Improper handling of intravenous saline at a West Virginia outpatient oncology clinic was linked with the first reported outbreak of Tsukamurella spp., gram-positive bacteria that rarely cause disease ...

Few areas in a hospital have more critical control needs then those where surgical procedures occur. These areas have exact requirements for temperature, humidity, pressurization, and ventilation. The ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every 20 hospitalized patients will contract a healthcare-associated infection. The spread of these infections, however, can be ...

Even as the pandemic fades further into the past, other concerns constantly threaten the skilled nursing sector, leading long-term care experts to call for stronger leadership in infection prevention ...

During surges, the differences in case rates between in-center and home patients were more apparent than during non-surge weeks for all variant-dominated periods.

Procedure-related complications and infections in outpatient surgery center settings can curb patient recovery and result in costly readmissions. Addressing these issues involves answering key ...

CHICAGO (February 12, 2014) – Improper handling of intravenous saline at a West Virginia outpatient oncology clinic was linked with the first reported outbreak of Tsukamurella spp., gram-positive ...