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The New Approach to Mitigating Clostridiodes difficile (C. diff) Transmission While Saving Direct Cost to the Hospital
Every year, thousands of patients across the United States are impacted by the effects of hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections (HO-CDIs). In this webinar, we examine the limitations of current interventions to prevent transmission of C. diff. We also present the manner in which an effective environmental hygiene program to reduce HO-CDI is implemented and the critical role EVS personnel played. (Webinar presented May 18, 2023)
3 Advances That Could Change Patient Care
Here’s a look at some breakthrough advances cited by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) that are designed to help providers tackle some of the most complex diseases.
CDC alerts clinicians to increase in drug-resistant Shigellosis infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today advised clinicians to report extensively drug-resistant strains of Shigella infections to their state or local health department, and educate patients and communities at increased risk.
Report calls for action to prevent infection disparities for dialysis patients
Adults receiving dialysis treatment for end-stage kidney disease were 100 times more likely to have a Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection than adults not on dialysis during 2017-2020, with the risk 40% higher for Hispanic patients than white patients, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
AHA Statement in Response to the Sentencing of Former Nurse Radonda Vaught
We are pleased that the judge showed leniency in the sentencing of a health care professional who made a medical error.
AHA Leadership Summit Roundtable: The Future of Health Care Quality
A Quality Leadership Roundtable that took place at the 2022 American Hospital Association Leadership Summit in San Diego. Hosted by the AHA Living Learning Network.
AHA Statement on FY 2023 IPPS Final Rule
We are pleased that CMS will provide hospitals and health systems with increased inpatient payments next year, rather than a cut as proposed, allowing them to better provide care for their patients and communities
Getting Hospitals to Zero | Center
A report highlighting key findings from STRIVE (States Targeting Reduction in Infections via Engagement) - a national initiative funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and aimed at improving infection control practices and strengthening health care-associated infection prevention stakeholder relationships at the local level.
LLN Open House - Getting Ahead of HAIs: Focus on Indirect Care
What has caused increases in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) since 2020 and how can we stop this trend?
LLN Open House - Getting Ahead of HAIs: Focus on Direct Care
What has caused increases in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) since 2020 and how can we stop this trend?