10 most-read infection control stories in May

An untreatable superbug found in Pennsylvania, Theranos recalling tens of thousands of tests, and deadly bacteria that killed a dog and infected a human in Arkansas captured the attention of readers in May.

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The following are the 10 most popular stories from Becker’s Infection Control & Clinical Quality from the past month, starting with the most popular.

1. Untreatable superbug makes its way to US for first time: 6 things to know

2. CMS officials to hospitals: Stop misusing HCAHPS measures

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

4. Medical errors are No. 3 cause of death in the US, study unveils

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

6. Wrong-patient surgery at Pennsylvania hospital nets $6M judgment

7. 55 hospitals with the lowest 30-day heart attack readmission rates

8. 5 high-touch areas in the OR to include in cleaning protocols

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

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

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