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Nasal decolonization decreases pediatric MRSA rates by 50%

Facing persistent cases of hospital-onset Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) during the pandemic, the infection prevention and control (IPC) team at Children's Hospital New Orleans developed an inexpensive nasal decolonization regimen previously used only in their adult patients that decreased rates of MRSA by 50 percent. Their results are being presented at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology's (APIC's) Annual Conference in Orlando Florida, June 26-28.

26 Jun 2023

New effort minimizes surgeon-specific standardized infection ratio

When excess surgical site infections (SSIs) were detected among neurosurgery patients at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Mercy in 2019, infection preventionist Katie Palladino, MPH, CPH, CIC, partnered with a hospital neurosurgeon on a multidisciplinary quality and process improvement initiative that led to a steep drop in infection rates over a two-year period. Their successful initiative is being presented at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology's (APIC's) Annual Conference in Orlando Florida, June 26-28.

26 Jun 2023

FDA clears Tristel ULT as a high-level disinfectant for ultrasound probes

Parker Laboratories Inc., a worldwide leader in ultrasound supplies and accessories, has announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for a unique disinfecting foam, called Tristel ULT, as a high-level disinfectant for ultrasound probes used within body cavities and for skin-surface transducers.

21 Jun 2023

When COVID meets Candida: exploring the alarming surge of C. auris in Israel

CDC reports an outbreak involving Candida auris (C. auris) in Israel.

13 Jun 2023

Disinfectants play vital role in infection control and prevention

Infection control stands as a cornerstone of modern healthcare systems, safeguarding patients, healthcare professionals, and the community at large.

10 Jun 2023

New innovation call seeks to inspire fresh ideas to promote child and maternal health

InnoScot Health is aiming to help NHS Scotland improve women’s health with a fresh innovation call targeted at pregnancy and perinatal treatment and care.

10 Jun 2023

Spike in childhood human metapneumovirus infections in Western Australia linked to reduced COVID-19 measures

Researchers investigated the prevalence of human metapneumovirus through 2020 considering the implementation of NPIs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

31 May 2023

Masks and portable air cleaners reduced the spread of COVID-19 in schools, study shows

A new study shows that masking and portable air cleaners reduced the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 in two Swiss schools.

19 May 2023

Study claims that mask-wearing is still as necessary in healthcare settings

Researchers advocated that it was not the (right) time to stop using masks in healthcare settings.

18 May 2023

Updated evidence suggests that masks may be associated with a reduction in risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers presented updated evidence of the effectiveness of masks in preventing SARS-CoV-2.

17 May 2023

Are masks effective in the protection against COVID-19?

Researchers discussed the efficacy of masks in preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

17 May 2023

Testing policy change could reduce the burden of C. diff infections

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control suggests that allowing bedside nurses to independently order testing for C. difficile significantly decreased the amount of time to receive test results as compared to requiring physician approval.

11 May 2023

Is wind spreading urban malaria?

Researchers proposed that the wind may facilitate mosquito transmission over long distances.

10 May 2023

New guidance recommends the discontinuation of antibiotics after closure of incisions

Antibiotics administered before and during surgery should be discontinued immediately after a patient's incision is closed, according to updated recommendations for preventing surgical site infections.

5 May 2023

The serious infectious threat response initiative service was essential for the efficient management of COVID-19

Researchers described the serious infectious threat response initiative (SITRI) service.

1 May 2023

What are the trends in severe outcomes among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Researchers documented surveillance across a network of 155 acute care hospitals in Canada between March 15, 2020, and May 28, 2022.

24 Apr 2023

Infection Control News and Research

Nasal decolonization decreases pediatric MRSA rates by 50%

New effort minimizes surgeon-specific standardized infection ratio

FDA clears Tristel ULT as a high-level disinfectant for ultrasound probes

When COVID meets Candida: exploring the alarming surge of C. auris in Israel

Disinfectants play vital role in infection control and prevention

New innovation call seeks to inspire fresh ideas to promote child and maternal health

Spike in childhood human metapneumovirus infections in Western Australia linked to reduced COVID-19 measures

Masks and portable air cleaners reduced the spread of COVID-19 in schools, study shows

Study claims that mask-wearing is still as necessary in healthcare settings

Updated evidence suggests that masks may be associated with a reduction in risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Are masks effective in the protection against COVID-19?

Testing policy change could reduce the burden of C. diff infections

Is wind spreading urban malaria?

New guidance recommends the discontinuation of antibiotics after closure of incisions

The serious infectious threat response initiative service was essential for the efficient management of COVID-19

What are the trends in severe outcomes among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic?

The prevalence and factors contributing to presenteeism with COVID-19

VR training shown to be as effective as inpatient training for nursing students

Hospitals need to establish antimicrobial stewardship programs to prevent C. difficile infections

SARS-CoV-2 infection among infants born to maternal COVID-19 cases during Omicron variant predominance

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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