Infectious Disease
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Full August 15, 2004, Issue in PDF
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Infection rate disclosure battle in PA may foretell struggle in other states
In a battle that is expected to unfold in an increasing number of states, infection control professionals in Pennsylvania are facing a demand for public disclosure of infection rates. -
Consumer group urges public to demand data
The Consumers Union, publishers of Consumer Reports, is urging people to write their government representatives and demand open records on hospital infection rates. -
JCAHO looking for hand hygiene compliance
ICPs be advised: Surveyors for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations are asking health care workers whether they understand the new hand hygiene guidelines and are looking for signs of compliance. -
Don’t miss program on JCAHO’s new IC standards
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Cat fever: Curiosity almost killed the owner
Heres one for the strange-but-true case file: A 48-year-old woman under home therapy for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) presented to the emergency department with a one-day history of fever and chills accompanied by general abdominal discomfort without nausea or vomiting. -
Full February 2004 Issue in PDF
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Abstract & Commentary: Contact isolation: Is patient too isolated?
Synopsis: As determined by process of care measurement, adverse event occurrence, and patient satisfaction, quality of care is compromised by infection control procedures. -
Bioterrorism Watch Supplement
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Respiratory rule includes several fit-testing basics
The Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) 1998 respiratory protection standard, which now applies to tuberculosis exposures in health care settings, includes the following general requirements for respirator fit-testing: