Healthcare-Associated Infections Archives

#WeLoveIPs – International Infection Prevention Week

by Keri McDermott | Oct 19, 2020 | Featured, Healthcare-Associated Infections

For this year’s International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), October 18-24, the goal is to shine a spotlight on the Infection Preventionist’s (IP’s) role in protecting frontline healthcare workers and patients from COVID-19. To honor and thank IPs for their...

National Plan for Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

by Keri McDermott | Oct 9, 2020 | Featured, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Patient Safety

The Federal Task Force on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria has released an updated National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria. This updated plan provides strategic actions to address antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 5 years,...

CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls – Week of May 25, 2020

by Keri McDermott | May 22, 2020 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections

CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open to members of the healthcare community and are intended to provide updates, share best practices among peers, and...

Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Personnel – Responding to COVID-19 [FAQs]

by Keri McDermott | Mar 24, 2020 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality

Frequently Asked Questions Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site for updates and resources on this topic. The CDC continues to recommend the use of alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) as the primary method for hand hygiene in most clinical...

Clean Hands Count Campaign & Tips for Hand Hygiene

by Keri McDermott | Jun 16, 2016 | Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) New Clean Hands Count Campaign The CDC’s Clean Hands Count Campaign answers common questions CDC receives related to hand hygiene, from technique to caring for patients with C. difficile. The campaign promotes...