Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus rates are falling in both healthcare facilities and in communities, suggesting a change in how MRSA is being transmitted and prevented, a cohort study finds.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, Aug. 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 10, 2020
Online Forum tackles skin integrity, infection control and staffing amid COVID-19 on Tuesday … Speed of coronavirus vaccine development raises safety concerns … Low-dose aspirin regimen in elderly...
Approved influenza vaccine uses microinjection delivery system
May 11, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Sanofi Pasteur’s licensure application for Fluzone Intradermal. This vaccine is indicated for active immunization of adults against influenza disease...
Ask the wound care expert… about the costs of wound care
By
Fatima Naqvi, MD
Dec 07, 2023
A 2014 analysis of Medicare spending found between $28.1 billion and $96.8 billion per year was spent on wound care in the US.
Candida auris outbreaks reported across Nevada skilled nursing and acute-care facilities
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 19, 2022
Nevada health officials have been investigating outbreaks of Candida auris since mid-April in “several” long-term care facilities, a local news outlet reports.
Ask The Treatment Expert: Implementing a pressure injury prevention program
By
Jeri Lundgren
Jan 04, 2019
We need to implement a pressure injury prevention and treatment program. I’m overwhelmed. Can you suggest where to start?
Ask the treatment expert: What’s the best dressing for wet wounds?
By
Susan Wickard
Jul 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
High-powered cleaner is eco-friendly
Oct 08, 2010
Eco-friendly Oil Eater Original cleaner-degreaser quickly cleans blood, serum, stool and dirt on floors, walls and other areas. Ideal for long-term care, Oil Eater is water-based, non-flammable, biodegradable,...
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 12, 2021
It’s time to appoint medical directors in assisted living, panel says … UK COVID variant 64% more deadly … Thousands of bottles of Lipitor generic pulled over impurity fears … Scientists detect...
Report: Doctors doling out antifungal creams at high rates, causing drug resistance
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 16, 2024
Doctors in the United States are prescribing antifungal creams at rates so high they could be contributing to the rise of drug-resistant infections, new research shows.