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State Tackles Winnable Battle with Innovative Acute and Long-Term Care Partnership
Guest author – Patsy Tassler Kelso, Ph.D. Epidemiologist Vermont Department of Health – Infectious Disease Vermont is taking on an exciting new project to prove that preventing healthcare-associated infections is a “winnable battle.” We recognize that infections occur in all healthcare settings, and that multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) can travel with patients. That’s why the Read More >
Posted on by 5 CommentsNursing Homes: New Partners in the Fight Against Healthcare-Associated Infections
Author — Nimalie Stone, M.D. Medical Epidemiologist CDC’s Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion As a healthcare professional, I have had the opportunity to work in nursing homes for many years both as a physician, as well as a consultant for infection control programs. When we say “nursing home,” many of us imagine communal living environments Read More >
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