It might be helpful for some to think of healthcare-associated infection prevention as an algebraic equation. That’s because so many factors tie in to effectively combating HAIs, and each has a ...

New guidance on infection prevention and control for nursing homes offers recommendations for a variety of updated protocols and standards.

Infection control within nursing homes is paramount to the health and well-being of residents, who are often more vulnerable to diseases due to age-related factors and pre-existing conditions.

Welcome to the third article in the Vital Guide Series. At the end of the article are some CPD questions, which are designed to get you thinking about the article and to help you remember some of the ...

Three gastroenterologists discuss best practices for infection control at their endoscopy centers and hospitals, and how they’re able to stay at the forefront of providing quality patient care. Pankaj ...

A group of healthcare societies has issued updated infection control guidance for nursing homes, marking the guideline’s first update in 17 years. The guidance was published Oct. 28 in Infection ...

As dental teams review infection-control protocol and strive for compliance within their practices, one component of infection control often remains overlooked: the use of single-use disposable items.

In the fast-paced environment of dental offices, infection control protocols are essential to ensuring patient safety and maintaining a high standard of care. However, the mantra "If you don't write ...

Reducing infection rates is always a goal for surgery centers, but getting buy-in from 100 percent of a center’s staff can be challenging. Scott J. Trimas, MD, FACS, a Florida facial plastic surgeon ...

In 1989, Dr Narin Sehgal got a licence to open a five-bedded nursing home in Delhi’s Paschim Vihar – without having to establish any infection control protocols. “We had learnt about basic ...