Protecting residents staff ratings requires four actionable infection control steps to improve safety, compliance and operational performance in ...

Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology recently published new guidance for infection prevention and control in nursing homes.

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) continue to represent a major challenge for health systems worldwide, significantly impacting patient outcomes and contributing to increased healthcare costs.

It's respiratory virus season — and between RSV, the flu and COVID-19, there’s no shortage of contagious viruses making people cough, sneeze and ache right now. And if you've got a stuffy nose, you ...

As a sinus infection gets better, people will start noticing an improvement in symptoms. This may include a decrease in congestion, facial pressure, and postnasal drip. Most sinus infections develop ...

A middle ear infection often causes symptoms like ear pain, discharge, and hearing difficulties. Most ear infections go away within 2-3 days. Symptoms like high fever or sudden hearing loss require ...

Imagine your body as the town of Hawkins that’s being hunted by the monsters of Upside Down! In reality, that’s what infections are. Your body is constantly fighting battles to keep you healthy.

Focused infection control surveys are no longer part of the standard survey process, federal officials announced in a memo to state directors Wednesday. Any COVID-19 or infection control concerns ...

What is a Master of Science in Infection Prevention & Control? The Master of Science (MS) in Infection Prevention & Control degree trains students to work as professionals in the field of infection ...

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