IU Health Has Reduced Healthcare-Associated Infections by Nearly 50%

IU Health Has Reduced Healthcare-Associated Infections by Nearly 50%

The health system has focused on catheter-associated urinary tract infection, central line-associated bloodstream infection, Clostridium difficile,…

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Healthcare-associated infections in the context of the pandemic

Healthcare-associated infections in the context of the pandemic

Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) occur in individuals while receiving medical care in a healthcare facility. These infections…

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Healthcare-Associated Infections Reduced by Over 50%

Healthcare-Associated Infections Reduced by Over 50%

18/06/2024 Controlling and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), including Meticillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridioides difficile (C.…

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Preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections

Preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections

In healthcare, preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is a critical component in ensuring patient safety…

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The impact of preoperative biliary drainage on postoperative healthcare-associated infections and clinical outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy: a ten-year retrospective analysis

The impact of preoperative biliary drainage on postoperative healthcare-associated infections and clinical outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy: a ten-year retrospective analysis

Introduction Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), a complex operation for the treatment of pancreatic cancer and other related diseases…

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Study: Pandemic infection prevention practices lowered healthcare-associated infections

Study: Pandemic infection prevention practices lowered healthcare-associated infections

Infection prevention and control measures during the pandemic did their job to lower many healthcare-associated infections…

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