Enterococci-related healthcare-associated ventriculitis and meningitis: a multicenter retrospective case series from clinical practice | BMC Neurology

Enterococci-related healthcare-associated ventriculitis and meningitis: a multicenter retrospective case series from clinical practice | BMC Neurology

Rogers T, Sok K, Erickson T, Aguilera E, Wootton SH, Murray KO, et al. The comparison…

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MUHC to implement perceptive AI platform to reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve care

MUHC to implement perceptive AI platform to reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve care

New technology developed by Canadian tech firm Lumenix will support clinical teams, help protect patients and strengthen…

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Democrats’ health care demands are at the heart of the government shutdown

Democrats’ health care demands are at the heart of the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government shut down Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers insisting that any deal…

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Striving for zero traditional and non-traditional healthcare-associated infections (HAI): a target, vision, or philosophy | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology

Striving for zero traditional and non-traditional healthcare-associated infections (HAI): a target, vision, or philosophy | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology

Introduction Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections acquired by patients during medical treatment, and previously were known…

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key developments in prevention and control

key developments in prevention and control

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a central, but mostly preventable, concern in health care — here’s some…

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All you need to know about: hospital-acquired infections

All you need to know about: hospital-acquired infections

World Patient Safety Day, which falls on September 17 every year, is, according to the World…

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