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Happy Hand Hygiene Day! Bradley’s 2024 survey unveils American handwashing trends: It increased during illness and travel but decreased after restroom use. Parents are key in fostering hygiene habits.
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Mashup Score: 7The Shifting Responsibilities of Infection Preventionists - 2 day(s) ago
The role of infection preventionists (IPs) has evolved significantly over 75 years, from early surveillance of nosocomial infections to becoming data-driven experts navigating pandemics like COVID-19.
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Maintaining boundaries can be challenging in a culture of overwork. In this installment of Dear Helpdesk, learn how to communicate effectively with your boss, prioritize your values, and safeguard your work-life balance.
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Mashup Score: 2Revolutionary UV-C Device Offers Hope in the Fight Against Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) - 3 day(s) ago
A recent study’s results demonstrate that PuraCath Medical Inc.’s breakthrough UV-C device disinfects needleless connectors, potentially reducing CLABSI risks in hospital settings.
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Mashup Score: 0Advancing Viral Disease Treatment of Recurrent Genital Herpes, Hepatitis B and D Viruses - 3 day(s) ago
Health care has an unmet need for the treatment of herpesviruses, hepatitis B, and hepatitis D, which would enhance patient outcomes. What should be done, and what challenges do companies that are trying to develop treatments face?
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Mashup Score: 0Optimizing Drying for Medical Devices: Insights and Strategies From Cheri Ackert-Burr, DNP - 4 day(s) ago
Cheri Ackert-Burr, DNP, BAEd, RN, CNOR, CNS, AGTS, discusses optimizing drying strategies for medical devices, crucial in instrument processing, emphasizing efficiency gains and insights shared at the HSPA Annual Conference.
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Mashup Score: 0Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Personality and Brain Function: A Grim Reality or a Wake-Up Call? - 5 day(s) ago
Opinion: Examine a summary of studies on how COVID-19 may damage the brain’s frontal lobes, alter personality traits and cognitive functions, and potentially reshape society’s dynamics.
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Mashup Score: 0Preventing Surgical Site Infection in the OR: A Comprehensive Approach to Point-of-Use Instrument Care - 5 day(s) ago
Lisa Pawlowski, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CRMST, presents a poster at the HSPA 2024 Conference highlighting an evidence-based bundle that reduces SSIs by improving post-use instrument care and storage practices.
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Noah Wald-Dickler, MD, FACP, discusses the safety and efficacy of oral transition therapy, challenges in antimicrobial stewardship, and evidence-based alternatives presented at SHEA 2024.
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A struggling infection preventionist seeks guidance on combatting monotony and finding fulfillment in their role amidst recurring challenges.
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