Here are the 10 most read articles from Becker’s Infection Control & Clinical Quality for the week of Aug. 28, starting with the most popular.
1. Floodwater injuries, mold and more: 7 likely health ramifications after Hurricane Harvey
2. 2 patients contract Legionnaires’ at Seattle’s UW Medical Center: 5 things to know
3. Hershey Medical Center cited for second patient safety event: 4 things to know
4. Massachusetts closes state psychiatric hospital weeks after declaring it safe for patients
5. What defines a high-performing healthcare system? There is no consensus, study shows
6. Arizona woman dies of rabbit fever likely contracted from pet dog
7. Health myth fuels demand for tetanus shots after Harvey: 6 things to know
8. Structured vs. unstructured hand-washing techniques — which is more effective for removing C. diff?
9. ‘Syphilis detectives’ encounter dangerous work in OKC outbreak: 5 things to know
10. Salmonella, syphilis, hepatitis A: 6 recent and ongoing outbreaks
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.