Top 10 infection control stories, May 16-20

Theranos recalling tens of thousands of tests, a deadly bacterial infection in Arkansas and a new FDA warning on side effects of a popular antibiotic captured the attention of readers last week.

The following are the 10 most read articles from Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality for the week of May 16, starting with the most popular.

1. Theranos recalls tens of thousands of tests: 7 things to know

2. Deadly bacteria kills dog, infects human in Arkansas: 4 things to know

3. FDA issues safety warning on side effects of popular antibiotics

4. UPMC mold infections stemmed from improper use of negative pressure rooms, CDC says — 5 things to know

5. UCLA, Cedars Sinai act quickly to address scope-related 'immediate jeopardy' violations

6. State report: 7,300 California hospital patients at risk of infection from contaminated meds

7. 8 Connecticut hospitals with the cleanest rooms, as reported by patients

8. For common surgeries, critical access hospitals are safer, less expensive, study shows

9. High number of cataract surgery errors in Massachusetts: What's to blame?

10. English hospital release hand hygiene rap and music video

Copyright © 2024 Becker's Healthcare. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Cookie Policy. Linking and Reprinting Policy.

 

Featured Whitepapers

Featured Webinars

>