The risk of nosocomial infection has been thought to be minimal in ambulatory surgical settings because of the short stay in the facility, the short duration of anesthesia, the ‘minor’ nature of the ...

A new federal report calls into question whether Medicare’s required hours for registered and licensed practical nurses in nursing homes are adequate in helping protect nursing home residents from ...

First came the federal requirement that every nursing home must have an infection control preventionist on staff. Now, a government watchdog says that minimum training requirements should be ...

A group of healthcare societies has issued updated infection control guidance for nursing homes, marking the guideline’s first update in 17 years. The guidance was published Oct. 28 in Infection ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a free training resource on best infection control practices for physicians, other clinicians, patient advocates and medical students.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . National infection prevention experts, led by the CDC’s Health Research & Educational Trust, have developed a ...

CMS launched a national nursing home training program designed for front-line caregivers and management and aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. First announced by President Donald Trump in ...

Whether you are placing a central line, managing a Clostridioides difficile case, or keeping a surgical field sterile, you're likely following standards influenced by the Healthcare Infection Control ...

Researchers say the same team-building and problem-solving skills individuals foster while playing escape room simulation games can be used to help healthcare staff improve their adherence to ...