Top 10 infection control stories, Feb. 9-13

Healthcare-associated infections, readmissions and the measles outbreak captured the attention of infection control and clinical quality readers last week.

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The following are the 10 most-read infection control and clinical quality articles from Becker’s Hospital Review for the week of Feb. 9, starting with the most popular.

1. CDC: 121 measles cases in 17 states

2. 5 important patient safety supplies for hospitals

3. Vaccine exemptions and the measles outbreak: 5 things to know

4. How Wisconsin hospitals reduced HAIs, saved $87M in healthcare costs

5. CareChex names 10 highest quality health systems in 3 categories

6. Surgical site infections top reason for unplanned readmissions

7. Compliance with WHO’s hand hygiene alcohol rub technique: 4 findings

8. 3 healthcare companies formed due to patient dissatisfaction

9. How firefighters are helping one Minnesota hospital reduce readmissions

10. Hospital room size impacts risk of C. diff. infections

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