Red-vested ‘Infection Control Patrol’ offers staff support and supervision
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2020
A well-known operator has created an interdisciplinary group of red-vested volunteers to round on care areas, providing mentoring and feedback. COVID-19 infections have dropped since, it says.
C. diff often originates outside healthcare settings, new study suggests
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 11, 2019
One in 10 patients admitted to a New York hospital with no C. diff symptoms were found to be carriers. Six months later, 38% had symptoms.
Providers using ‘germ inspectors’ to prevent infections
Dec 09, 2010
Hospitals are leading a charge by healthcare providers looking to dramatically improve healthcare-acquired infection rates and retain Medicare dollars. Recent actions will keep patients—and visitors—healthier,...