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Data From New CDC Study Reveal Key Trends in U.S.

WebKey findings include: COVID-19 Case Trends Over Time. During the specified period, 83,775 HCP diagnosed with COVID-19 with known COVID-19 exposure …

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What are healthcare-associated infections

WebThe most common infections associated with healthcare facilities include catheter-associated urinary tract infections; central line-associated bloodstream infections, …

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50. Behavioral Health Infection Prevention for Practice

WebBehavioral Health services are provided in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, acute care hospitals, specialty psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse …

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Body Piercing, Tattoos, and Electrolysis

WebIn some ways, body piercing, tattoos, and electrolysis carry some of the same risks as operative procedures. There is a risk of infection to both the client and the …

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Study: MRSA Spread in Outpatient Healthcare

WebStudy published in the American Journal of Infection Control highlights frequency and risk factors for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) …

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Careers in Infection Prevention and Control

WebCareers in Infection Prevention and Control. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a growing field for students in nursing, public health, microbiology, and related disciplines. …

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APIC Toolkit for Patient Hand Hygiene

WebThis toolkit was developed by members of APIC’s 2023 Practice Guidance Committee as a resource for healthcare providers to aid in improving patient hand hygiene in different …

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Vaccinations Should be Required of Healthcare Personnel, say …

WebAPIC-led coalition sends letter to state leaders urging promotion of science-based information to address vaccine hesitancy. Arlington, Va., October 6, 2023 – Citing …

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Home Care section

WebHome Care section. Home care began as a voluntary home nursing service in the late 1800s, and today has evolved into a specialized field of patient care. Infection …

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Become an IP: Start a Career in Infection Prevention and Control

WebInfection preventionists (IPs) are professionals who make sure healthcare workers and health facilities are doing all the things they should to prevent infections from spreading. …

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CDC Releases 2021 HAI Progress Report

WebThe CDC released the 2021 annual National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Progress Report, which provides a summary of select HAIs across four healthcare …

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What are healthcare-associated infections

WebWhat are healthcare-associated infections? Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that patients can get in a healthcare facility while

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CORRECTION: CDC Publishes 2022 National and State Healthcare …

WebOverall, about 9% decrease in CLABSI between 2021 and 2022 Largest decrease in ICUs (21%) Largest increase in NICUs (11%) Overall, 12% decrease in CAUTI between 2021 …

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Guideline for infection control in health care personnel, 1998

WebAJIC 290 CDC Personnel Health Guideline June 1998 a. Overview 302 b. Hepatitis B 302 c. Hepatitis C 304 d. Human immunodeficiency virus 305 2. Conjunctivitis 305 3. …

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Study Finds Hospital Surfaces Can Harbor Harmful Microbes Even …

WebMicrobial contamination, including harmful pathogens, was found on bed rails, workstations, and other frequently-touched surfaces. Arlington, Va. — January 11, …

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Linda Greene, RN, MPS, CIV Infection Prevention Manager for …

WebLinda Greene, RN, MPS, CIV Infection Prevention Manager for UR, Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY Linda has over 25 years’ experience in infection prevention.

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Healthcare Information Technology Virtual Learning Lab: …

WebHealthcare Information Technology Virtual Learning Lab: 2016 Course Module Instructors. Module 1, March 14: Basics of Healthcare IT. Janet Haas, PhD, RN, CIC, FHSEA, …

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APIC Quotes in the Media Related to Ebola

WebAPIC Quotes in the Media Related to Ebola Hospitals and Health Network, 10/17/14 Linda Greene, manager of infection prevention at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Highland

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Infection control Oversee cleaning of linens and protect from …

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