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Ambulatory Care Nurses: Take A Stand Against Infections
Author – Linda Brixey, RN President of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) I am excited the CDC is continuing to develop additional tools and resources for infection control. As the president of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN), I can reassure you these resources are useful for our members. A Read More >
Posted on by 5 CommentsInfection Prevention and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Author – Bret T. Petersen, MD, FASGE, Chairman, Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Reports of infections subsequent to gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy intermittently gain national media coverage. Significant clusters of hepatitis, in Las Vegas (2007) and in New York (2003), highlight the risks of insufficient care with medication administration during sedation. Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsMoving Toward Safer Outpatient Care: CDC Releases Guide for Preventing Infections
Author: Melissa Schaefer, MD Medical Officer in CDC’s Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion As healthcare professionals, we must recognize our responsibility to protect patients – care should not provide any avenue for the transmission of infections. By working together, we can ensure infection prevention practices are understood and followed by all, during every patient visit. Read More >
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