Blogs

HICprevent
This award-winning blog supplements the articles in Hospital Infection Control & Prevention.
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Decolonization Protocol in Facilities that Share Patients Saves Lives, Dollars
'Prevented estimated 800 hospitalizations and 60 deaths'
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After Undermining COVID Vacccine, Antivaxxers Target Measles Shot
'Over the past year, I have watched many children die of measles'
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As Predicted, Measles Returns in Unvaccinated
'Measles is a nasty virus.'
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Eureka! Vaccination Can Prevent Long COVID
Those vaccinated before infection have varying levels of protection — up to 73%.
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Atlanta Hospital Pays $45k to Settle Flu Vaccine Case
Fired worker had sought religious exemption

HOSPITAL REPORT
The premier resource for hospital professionals from Relias Media, the trusted source for healthcare information and continuing education.
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A Social Media Reminder: Nurses Fired Over TikToks
The firing of nurses for mocking patients on TikTok highlights the critical need for hospitals to enforce clear and explicit social media policies. Proactive education, coupled with well-defined guidelines, can help employees understand the professional and ethical implications of their online behavior.
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Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke: The Bullet Points
Stroke is a leading global health issue, with ischemic stroke accounting for a majority of cases. Mechanical thrombectomy has emerged as a transformative treatment for acute ischemic strokes caused by large vessel occlusions, significantly improving outcomes
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21st Century Cures Act May Help Drive Innovation in Case Management
One of the less well-known aspects of the 21st Century Cures Act is how it forces all electronic health records to communicate health data between health systems in standardized language. This could help revolutionize the continuum of care and the way healthcare entities communicate with each other.
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Pediatric ED Patients Are Focus of New ‘Choosing Wisely’ Recommendations
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Performance Measure Takes Aim at Missed Diagnoses for Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
When a patient presents to the emergency department with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, survival depends on the provider making a rapid diagnosis so that surgical intervention can be employed as quickly as possible.