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Infection preventionists (IPs) are playing key roles in antibiotic stewardship programs, which are now in place in most U.S. hospitals and making some hard-earned progress against a horde of multidrug-resistant bacteria. Read More
The goal of antibiotic stewardship is to stop unnecessary use, but for those with sepsis, a critical step is to assess antibiotic therapy 48 to 72 hours after initiation.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) decision to not vaccinate migrants in detention facilities against flu and other infections is being slammed by leading clinicians and public health officials. Read More
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued draft guidelines to prevent invasive Staphylococcus aureus infections in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Read More
A Canadian hospital is using highly trained dogs to sniff out C. diff in the environment, in a methodical manner akin to the way canines find drugs and explosives.
Financial Disclosure: Peer Reviewer Patrick Joseph, MD, reports that he is a consultant for Genomic Health, Siemens, and CareDx. Senior Writer Gary Evans, Editor Jason Schneider, Editor Journey Roberts, Nurse Planner Patti Grant, RN, BSN, MS, CIC, and Editorial Group Manager Leslie Coplin report no consultant, stockholder, speaker’s bureau, research, or other financial relationships with companies having ties to this field of study.
