From the Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control The impact of surgical site infections (SSIs) following prosthesis procedures is devastating, often leading to higher mortality, prolonged hospitalizations, frequent readmissions, and increased costs and overall healthcare burden. According to the United States (US) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), SSI rates following total knee or hip arthroplasty procedures […]
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Study: Staphylococcus aureus infections following knee and hip prosthesis insertion procedures
June 9, 2015Category: Hospital Acquired Infections, Infection Control, Nursing
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New Guidelines for Hospital Visitors of Patients with Infectious Diseases
May 5, 2015Leading infectious diseases experts have released new guidance for healthcare facilities looking to establish precautions for visitors of patients with infectious diseases. The guidance looks to reduce the potential for healthcare visitors in spreading dangerous bacteria within the healthcare facility and community. The recommendations are published online in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal […]
Category: Infection Control, Infectious Disease
Tags: Hand Hygiene, Hospital Visitor Guidelines for Infectious Disease, infection control, Infection Control Guidelines, Infectious Disease, Isolation Precautions, MRSA, Staph aureus, VRE | Comments Off on New Guidelines for Hospital Visitors of Patients with Infectious Diseases
