Infection Control

Be on the lookout for patients presenting with symptoms of measles after an unvaccinated person attended a large gathering in Kentucky.Read More »

Hand hygiene remains a perennial issue in healthcare and requires constant vigilance on the part of providers. With the “...Read More »

Infection prevention and control is fundamental to providing safe and high-quality patient care. A poor infection control program can result in...Read More »

Health equity now NPSG, PHE to end May 11, TJC completes round one standards review.Read More »

TJC finishes first round of standards review; PHE continues through May 11Read More »

Congenital syphilis rates going up across the countryRead More »

Expect more patients in the emergency room (ER) seeking help with behavioral health issues when the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ends—...Read More »

While some waivers have been extended for two years, other freedoms—including an important Ryan Haight Act provision—will end soon, forcing some...Read More »

At the national level, vaccination rates for vaccine-preventable diseases are stable, but healthcare providers need to address vaccine hesitancy...Read More »

Beware of repeat deficiencies. CMS is pressing accrediting organizations (AO) to deal more harshly with hospitals that have repeat citations,...Read More »