Multisociety guidance recommended that nursing homes employ an infection preventionist and invest in training and preparedness.

What is a Master of Science in Infection Prevention & Control? The Master of Science (MS) in Infection Prevention & Control degree trains students to work as professionals in the field of infection ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee issued guidance on the prevention and control of ...

Hand hygiene remains a cornerstone of infection prevention in healthcare settings, vital for curtailing the transmission of multidrug‐resistant organisms and reducing the incidence of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Simulated pathogen transmission and interventions suggest EMR data can improve infection prevention. Better HCW ...

There is a direct correlation between how well an infection prevention program is staffed and a facility’s rate of infection. Your reaction might be “duh,” but the scientific proof was elusive — until ...

Introduction More than 75% of the global population resides in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where ...

A Jefferson Health doctor explains what’s going around — and when you should worry.

A potentially deadly bacterial infection called streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, is spreading in Japan, prompting questions about what causes it and how to prevent it. That's almost two ...