Hospital Infection Control & Prevention – October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019
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IPs Playing Critical Role in Antibiotic Stewardship
Infection preventionists (IPs) are playing key roles in antibiotic stewardship programs, which are now in place in most U.S. hospitals and making some hard-earned progress against a horde of multidrug-resistant bacteria. -
Sepsis Can Begin With a Single Infection
The goal of antibiotic stewardship is to stop unnecessary use, but for those with sepsis, a critical step is to assess antibiotic therapy 48 to 72 hours after initiation.
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ID Groups Demand Border Patrol Give Detainees Flu Shots
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) decision to not vaccinate migrants in detention facilities against flu and other infections is being slammed by leading clinicians and public health officials. -
CDC Drafts Infection Control Guidelines for Staph in NICUs
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued draft guidelines to prevent invasive Staphylococcus aureus infections in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). -
Trained Dogs Detect C. diff in the Environment
A Canadian hospital is using highly trained dogs to sniff out C. diff in the environment, in a methodical manner akin to the way canines find drugs and explosives.