Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership & Infection Control Stories
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Researchers discover protein that could lower mortality rates among flu patients
New research, in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, details how a small protein called retrocyclin-101 could improve symptoms and reduce mortality associated with influenza infection. - 10/2/17 -
Online patient feedback can help pinpoint high-risk hospitals in England
Aggregated online patient feedback, including social media platforms, can provide a collective judgment that helps identify hospitals with risks to quality of care, which may require inspections, according a study published in BMJ Quality & Safety. - 10/2/17 -
Top 10 infection control stories, Sept. 25-29
A fatal case of flesh-eating bacteria contracted from Harvey floodwaters, a study linking positive mood during a flu shot to increased viral protection and the impact of patient hand hygiene on Clostridium difficile infection rates piqued the interest of readers last week. - 10/2/17 -
CDC deactivates Zika emergency response center
The CDC deactivated its emergency response to the Zika virus Sept. 29. - 10/2/17 -
Top 10 infection control stories for September
Two cases of flesh-eating bacteria linked to Harvey floodwaters, 12 cases of rare surgical-site infections associated with heater-coolers at Children's Hospital in New Orleans and the postponement of CMS' October hospital star ratings update captured the attention of readers last month. - 10/2/17 -
Thousands in need of dialysis in Puerto Rico, 3 already dead
Nearly half the dialysis centers in Puerto Rico are without power in the wake of Hurricane Maria, leaving three people dead due to a lack of treatment and thousands more at risk, according to The Hill. - 10/2/17 -
Hershey Medical Center cited for care delays that contributed to 2 patient deaths
State health officials recently issued five citations against Penn State Health's Milton S. Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center over delayed care for three patients, two of which later died, according to a report from Lebanon Daily News. - 10/2/17 -
Halifax Health links Vocera, Wolters Kluwer Health solutions for sepsis detection
Daytona Beach, Fla.-based Halifax Health integrated its EHR with solutions from Wolters Kluwer Health and Vocera Communications to streamline sepsis surveillance. - 9/29/17 -
Flu vaccination rates among healthcare workers stagnant over last few years
The rate of influenza vaccine adherence among healthcare personnel has remained relatively static over the last few flu seasons, according to the CDC's most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. - 9/29/17 -
3 reasons the operating room needs actionable data now
Today’s hospitals face relentless pressure to improve quality, especially in the operating room. - 9/29/17 -
Hepatitis A, cyclosporiasis, E. coli: 5 recent and ongoing outbreaks
Various parts of the United States have experienced outbreaks caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites in recent months. Some of these events have approached epidemic levels, while others have been relatively small in scale. Five such outbreaks are detailed below. - 9/29/17 -
CMS postpones October hospital star ratings update: 5 things to know
CMS will not update Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings on its Hospital Compare website in October, according to AHA News Now. - 9/29/17 -
National Quality Forum's new roadmap aims to minimize healthcare disparities
The National Quality Forum released a roadmap for healthcare stakeholders, which is designed to help them eliminate healthcare disparities. - 9/28/17 -
Can boosting patient hand hygiene impact C. diff infection rates?
A study, published in the American Journal of Infection Control, examined whether patient hand hygiene affected incidence of Clostridium difficile infection in a hospital setting. - 9/28/17 -
CDC: 54% of adults with work-related asthma not protected against pneumococcal pneumonia
More than half of adults with asthma spurred by work-related exposures are vaccinated against pneumococcal disease, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine. - 9/28/17 -
CDC: Cyclospora parasitic infections in US top 1k cases
More than 1,000 Americans have contracted the intestinal infection cyclosporiasis this year, according to a Sept. 22 CDC update. - 9/28/17 -
4 DC hospitals with top nurse-patient communication scores
The following hospitals in Washington, D.C., received top marks on patients' HCAHPS surveys for nurse communication. - 9/28/17 -
Survey: 1 in 5 Americans say they've experienced a medical error
More than 20 percent of Americans say they have experienced a medical error, according to a recent survey. - 9/28/17 -
Michigan community pushes back against psych hospital they say is unsafe
New Baltimore, Mich.-based Harbor Oaks Hospital has proposed an expansion, but community members are pushing back, claiming conditions in the psychiatric hospital are unsafe, according to WXYZ. - 9/28/17 -
CMS to review investigation into alleged unsafe patient care at UPHS-Marquette
State officials said they conducted a two-day onsite inspection of Upper Peninsula Health System-Marquette (Mich.) following union allegations of unsafe patient care, according to ABC 10. - 9/27/17
