Infection Control Archives - Page 82 of 103 - Becker's Hospital Review

Use of 2 central line catheters at once can up CLABSI risk, study shows

Using two central venous catheters on one patient at the same time can significantly increase the risk of developing a central line-associated bloodstream infection, according to a study published March 4 in JAMA Network Open.

A third of kids are prescribed antibiotics inappropriately before surgery, study shows

A new study shows that antibiotics were prescribed inappropriately for about 33 percent of surgery patients at U.S. children's hospitals, according to the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.

CMS inspections to prioritize infection control amid coronavirus outbreak

CMS on March 4 instructed state agencies and accrediting organizations to almost exclusively focus on infection control compliance during hospital and nursing home inspections to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Over 50% of top US hospitals lack sufficient infection control practices to fight coronavirus, ProPublica finds

More than half of 55 top-tier hospitals have been cited for infection control failures or other factors that could hinder effective responses to a COVID-19 outbreak, according to a ProPublica analysis.

Infectious disease specialists improve 5-year outcomes for staph patients

Having a consultation with an infectious disease specialist was associated with improved outcomes for patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia after leaving the hospital, a study published in JAMA Network Open found.

Repeated antibiotic use tied to higher hospitalization risk

Taking repeated courses of antibiotics could increase the risk of being admitted to a hospital due to infection, according to a study published in BMC Medicine.

Perfecting the basics helps healthcare fight the unexpected

Whether we were told to wash our hands for 20 seconds or encouraged to sing "Happy Birthday" while we lathered up, we learned from a young age that hand-washing is an integral part of preventing sickness and germs. That’s still…

How health systems can measure the effects of hospital-acquired infections and unactionable alarms

Hospital-acquired infections are growing more difficult to treat due to rise of antibiotic resistance. These infections pose dangerous health consequences for patients and threaten hospitals' bottom lines.

Flu vaccine keeps most kids with the infection out of hospital, study finds

Influenza vaccination provides children with significant protection from being admitted to the hospital with the flu, according to a study published in Vaccine.

Judge changes mind, orders release of Seattle Children's mold records

A judge who had previously ruled in favor of Seattle Children's Hospital's request to seal records concerning recurrent mold issues changed his mind, ruling that health department files must be publicly released, according to King 5.