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Maintaining Patient Safety During a Water Intrusion in the OR
Health workers had to act quickly when 30,000 gallons of water spilled into the operating room of a level 1 trauma center in Texas.
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Containing an A baumannii Infection Outbreak Across Multiple Facilities
Research documents inadequate sanitation at a skilled nursing facility and a long-term acute care facility where an individual with A baumannii infection was treated.
Social Media Use Could Increase Public Awareness of Antimicrobial Stewardship
Investigators from the Washington State Department of Health set out to identify ways to leverage technology to increase public awareness of the importance of antimicrobial stewardship.
More Than 80% of Infection Prophylaxis Antibiotics Prescribed by Dentists Are Unnecessary
Dentists write 1 in 10 antibiotic prescriptions in the United States and a new study has found that more than 80% of the antibiotics prescribed for infection prophylaxis are unnecessary.
Not All Clinicians Adhere to Pediatric Pneumonia Guidelines, Study Finds
Antibiotics and chest x-rays are routinely used to diagnose and treat pediatric CAP, despite guidelines advising the contrary.
US Measles Outbreaks Surpass 1000 Cases for 2019
With more than 1000 cases of measles in the United States, HHS is reinforcing its commitment to vaccination.
Nipah Virus Reappears 1 Year After Deadly Outbreak
Over 300 people are under surveillance after 1 confirmed case of Nipah virus in India.
Ohio Increases Funding to Fight Hepatitis A Outbreak
The state will allocate an additional $650,000 that will be divided up amongst areas of need.