Expensive hospital readmissions linked to healthcare-associated infections
New research finds a strong link between healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and patient readmission after an initial hospital stay. The findings, published in the June 2012 issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), suggest that reducing such infections could help reduce readmissions, considered to be a major driver of unnecessary healthcare spending and increased patient morbidity and mortality.
Date added: 05/04/12
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From Bench to Bedside: Meeting Furthers Evidence-Based Infection Control Practices
With increasing public concern over healthcare-associated infections, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the global spread of these organisms, infectious diseases experts met at the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) spring training and leadership meeting to review best practices for prevention strategies and steps for broadening the success of these models of care.
Date added: 04/18/12
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Research demonstrates bacterial contamination in pharmacy robots
Drug dispensing robots designed to quickly prepare intravenous medications in a sterile environment can harbor dangerous bacteria, according to a report in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
Date added: 04/04/12
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