In this article, we offer three investigations that uncovered unexpected pathways of healthcare associated infections, less well-known sources of infections, and novel approaches to pinpointing and mitigating the root cause of infection. With this insight, healthcare professionals can find ways to partner more quickly, creatively, and effectively stop healthcare-associated outbreaks.
On episode 90 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious disease physician at Intermountain Health, talks about new guidance on preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
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Join us for Patient Safety NOW, PSQH's exclusive virtual event on October 18, 2023. Presenter Marge McFarlane, PhD, MS, MT(ASCP), CHFM, CHSP, CJCP, HEM, MEP, will discuss the hierarchy of resources that need to be considered as infection prevention policies and procedures are reviewed and updated. Staff turnover, new leaders and a changing environment are all challenges for effectively deciding which laws, regulations, instructions or guidelines need to be followed. She will discuss respiratory etiquette requirements as we move into the fall respiratory illness season as part of basic standard precautions.
As part of Infection Prevention Week, PSQH reached out to our readers with a few questions about how nursing impacts patient safety and healthcare quality. Results coming soon.
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