Two common conditions caused by hospital-acquired infections killed 48,000 people and ramped up health care costs by $8.1 billion in 2006 alone, according to a study released Feb. 22 in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
hospital-acquired infections
Infection prevention reality
We know what to do, but we don’t always do it. (more…)
Moving toward zero hospital-acquired infections
As a nurse, you’re likely familiar with the added workload of caring for patients with healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)—catheter-associated urinary tract…
Nurses’ crucial role in preventing and documenting conditions not present on admission
Medicare has reduced its reimbursement for hospital-acquired conditions. Will some hospitals try to offset the shortfall by slashing nurse staffing?
