For years, infection control experts have warned that improper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE) when dealing with patients who have highly contagious illnesses can lead to trouble.
As this is a somewhat shortened week (in complete recognition that safety never takes a holiday), I just wanted to briefly touch base to thank you all for hanging out (...
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that antibiotic-resistant (AR) bacteria and fungi cause more than 2.8 million infections and 35,000 deaths per year in the U.S.
“When you start requiring silly things, and we think it’s silly and doesn’t make clinical sense, it’s not sustainable. And a process that’s not sustainable is an unsafe process.”
As Hurricane Dorian gained strength in the Atlantic in late August, hospitals and other healthcare organizations in Florida and other parts of the southern U.S. prepared for what then appeared would be a direct hit.
