infection prevention

CDC’s Top Infection Control Committee Shut Down

The Trump administration has eliminated the CDC’s Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee ...

MAY 13, 2025

In Need of Inspection: Hospital Mattresses May Be Increasing Risk for Infection

Nearly three-fourths of hospital beds and mattresses are damaged, placing patients at an increased risk for ...

APRIL 13, 2023

CLABSI Surveillance and Home Infusion: Are We Prepared?

Many home infusion therapy staff receive no formal training on performing central line?associated bloodstream ...

JANUARY 27, 2023

Repacking Increases Risk for Infection After Preperitoneal Pelvic Packing

DALLAS—Of the two factors independently associated with pelvic infection in patients with pelvic fractures ...

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

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