Category: Healthcare-associated infections
Implementing Infection Prevention and Control Measures Reduces CRE in Vietnam
This story has moved and can be found on the International Infection Control Website at https://www.cdc.gov/international-infection-control/php/stories/cre-vietnam.html Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsFive Ways Nursing Staff use Infection Control to Make Health Care Safer
May was National Nurses Month, an important observance to acknowledge nurses’ significant impact on health care. Every day, nurses across the country make an invaluable difference in the lives of their patients and the communities they serve. Project Firstline recognizes their ongoing sacrifices and contributions and strives to support nurses by providing the critical infection Read More >
Posted on by 8 CommentsEight Ways Health Department Leaders Can Support Effective HAI/AR Programs to Advance Prevention Efforts in their Community
State and territorial health agency (S/THA) Healthcare-Associated Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) programs play a critical role in spearheading prevention, detection, and outbreak response in their communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, HAI/AR programs led and supported healthcare infection prevention and control activities to help keep the public safe. Several significant federal investments have been made Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsA Superbug Stalked My Daughter and Stole Her Life. Phage Therapy Could Have Saved Her
This blog is a part of a series that CDC launched to highlight the importance of patient safety by providing educational information and simple ways to help people stay informed on patient safety topics. Read the blog below authored by Diane Shader Smith, to learn more about antimicrobial resistance and the importance of investing in Read More >
Posted on by 3 CommentsPatient Engagement in Infection Prevention
This blog is a part of a series that CDC launched to highlight the importance of patient safety by providing educational information and simple ways to help people stay informed on public safety topics. Read the blog below, authored by Lori Nerbonne and Marie K. Moss, to learn more about the importance of patient engagement Read More >
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