With healthcare costs rising aggressively, many providers are under pressure to reduce costs. Infection control is a critical element of cost-effectiveness. Infections can also cause harm to both patients and healthcare workers, so preventing their spread is essential. All medical facilities can benefit from the basics...
Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is a major problem in many healthcare facilities. The infection can have severe and long-lasting impacts—long-term hospitalization, higher mortality, and costly treatments. Luckily, there are measures that healthcare workers can take to reduce the risk of infection. In doing so, they will be...
Antimicrobial stewardship is the coordinated effort of professionals in the healthcare setting to ensure the appropriate use of antimicrobials. Antibiotics play an integral part in global health, including advanced health procedures. Unlike other drugs, however, antibiotics exert selective suppression on replicating bacteria, which can result in...
Infections are a major concern in healthcare settings like ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). ASCs are healthcare facilities where surgeries get performed on an outpatient basis. ASCs are often at higher risk for infection due to the nature of their work. Similar to other healthcare settings, ASCs...
Hospital-acquired infections (HAI) occur after a patient is admitted into any inpatient setting (e.g., hospital, long term care) or other healthcare setting, including clinics, community health centers and ambulatory surgery centers. Generally, HAIs do not present until the patient has been in the healthcare facility...
A successful medical facility is defined by the outcomes it produces for its patients. However, if receiving treatment exposes patients to infections, the healthcare operation risks doing more harm than good. Infection prevention is the number one priority for medical organizations since it protects patients and...