Top 10 infection control stories, July 18-22

A norovirus outbreak at the Republican National Convention, several Zika happenings and a new cardiac and stroke innovation model from CMS captured the attention of readers this week.

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The following are the 10 most-read articles from Becker’s Infection Control & Clinical Quality for the week of July 18, starting with the most popular.

1. Norovirus reported at Republican National Convention

2. 18 overdose deaths cited in the license suspension of Seattle Pain Centers’ director

3. Miami may have first case of locally acquired Zika in US

4. CDC investigates Zika case not transmitted by mosquito, sexual contact

5. Minimizing foot traffic in OR linked to SSI reduction in new study

6. First ever female-to-male sexual Zika transmission reported in NYC

7. CMS reveals new cardiac, stroke innovation model: 5 things to know

8. CMS releases some overall star ratings data: How many hospitals have 5 stars?

9. 9-step infection prevention bundle halves spine surgery SSIs

10. Most US hospitals fail to staff ICUs appropriately, Leapfrog survey finds

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