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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Medical-Legal Partnership Model Is Growing — Including in EDs
Medical-legal partnerships (MLPs), which embed legal experts into healthcare teams, can result in benefits for patients, healthcare providers, and hospitals. However, implementing an MLP poses significant logistical challenges.
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Robust Data Validate PECARN Rules for Determining when CT Scans Can Be Avoided
It has been more than a decade since a study from the National Cancer Institute raised alarm bells about the risks associated with radiation from computed tomography (CT) scans. At the same time, no one can deny the huge value that a CT scan can provide to emergency clinicians who are racing to pin down what is causing a patient’s pain or distress. The question then becomes how to balance the benefits and risks when time is of the essence.
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Private Care Managers Hold Promise for Future Case Management
More older Americans will need care coordination and case management in the years ahead. One solution to dealing with their elderly parent's health crises could be hiring a private care manager.
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Diversity And Discomfort: Nurses, Racism, and Bias
‘Growth and learning mindset [needed] for anti-racist work in nursing.’
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Rates of Self-Managed Abortion Outside the Healthcare System Surge as the Battle for Mifepristone Heats Up
More patients are seeking abortion medication mifepristone outside the healthcare system as states restrict abortion access. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the fate of mifepristone access.