While hospitals grapple with what operating room (OR) infection control procedures work best, a new study of Texas hospitals has determined two areas that stand out: mandating sterile operating ...

Adherence to proven protocols for disinfecting surgeons' hands, patients' skin, and operating room surfaces could help to halt the spread of dangerous Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) pathogens in ...

CHICAGO (Sept. 14, 2017): While hospitals grapple with what operating room (OR) infection control procedures work best, a new study of Texas hospitals has determined two areas that stand out: ...

This is the third article in a series of five articles focused on the most pressing issues in patient safety and infection control, published during International Infection Control Week. The series is ...

Nosocomial infections are infections that are acquired while at a health care facility and are not present at the time of admission. Nosocomial infections are many times also called hospital acquired ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A pandemic-themed escape room increased staff adherence to infection prevention and control measures in a Texas ...

The operating room of a Utah hospital was temporarily shut down after an inspection found “serious” issues with sterilization. That shut down happened last July. It's coming to light now thanks to the ...