If you are expecting a survey from your accreditation organization (AO) in the upcoming weeks and months, check in with your liaison. Some AOs are...Read More »
A relatively brief offering for this week, but (as is usually the case with mini postings) there is some homework. When I find a source of...Read More »
We continue our interview with Ivan W. Gowe, MS, MLS (ASCP)CM, CIC, FAPIC, a hospital infection preventionist in North Carolina, and Ashley Reyes...Read More »
Within healthcare, bloodstream infections (BSI) are an evergreen danger for patients. Caused when bacteria enter a patient’s bloodstream via a...Read More »
As children across the country head back to school, the risk of viruses and infections spreading increases. Teachers, students, and staff all come...Read More »
Despite the danger to patients and repeated citations from CMS and other accreditors, many healthcare organizations still struggle to properly...Read More »
Healthcare facilities aim to provide high-quality care to patients in an environment that is safe for workers. One of the ways facilities can...Read More »
Effective July 1, 2024, The Joint Commission (TJC) approved new and revised requirements for the Infection Prevention and Control (IC) chapter for...Read More »
