by Keri McDermott | Feb 1, 2021 | Covid-19, Featured, Healthcare-Associated Infections
The focus on combating coronavirus during the pandemic has made it easier for other healthcare associated infections (HAIs) to spread. Many of the interventions to prevent, test and monitor for HAI were deprioritized to have additional resources available to address...
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...
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,...
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...
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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...
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...
