Parasitic Infections
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Flu recs redefine HCW protection
In a lingering legacy of the H1N1 pandemic, stronger protections are now advised for seasonal influenza than was the case prior to the emergence of the novel H1N1 strain. That distinctive status was recently highlighted in new influenza guidance in California. -
Abstract & Commentary: Flawed data mar reports of BSIs
Central line-associated infections, particularly bloodstream infections (BSI), remain a huge issue in our technological age. Four academic medical centers were used to accumulate 165,963 central-line days associated with 241,518 patient days. -
iPNewbe: What's protecting who and how?
The public is getting savvier by the day regarding what is expected in healthcare facilities from an infection prevention standpoint. It wasn't too long ago that communication with the general public was an uncommon occurrence. -
2010 Salary Survey Results: On the mend: IPs rebound with new demands, new opportunities
Infection preventionists appear to be on the rebound with the national economy, gradually regaining program resources and improved compensation as healthcare associated infections (HAIs) continue to draw unprecedented public attention and regulatory activity. -
Are you using sterile equipment on your patients? How can you be sure?
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CDC may drop routine TB skin testing in some areas
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OSHA may try to salvage less ‘burdensome’ version of TB reg for health care
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Risk of infection, death from TB in health care
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The big chill: Icing saline leads to LASIK infections
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Journal reviews: Bacterio-phage therapy for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus; hospital-acquired infections and patient transfers