While ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is well recognized, non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) poses a significant and often…
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Adherence to guidelines for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in hospitalized patients in a tertiary teaching hospital | BMC Infectious Diseases
CAUTIs remain one of the most common and preventable healthcare-associated infections. Evaluating adherence to CDC guidelines…
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Clinical Decision Support System effectiveness is context-specific when preventing cardiac death, research finds
Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Like virtually every other industry, health care is increasingly prioritizing digital…
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WHO Cites Slow Progress in Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections
A new global report on infection prevention and control (IPC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows countries…
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The Hidden Benefits of Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Through Oral Hygiene
Feature originally published in Infection Control Today. Glowing monitors in the intensive care department. Night shift…
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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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