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ANA joins CDC’s new infection control training collaborative  Healthcare professionals agree that infection prevention and control measures, when implemented correctly and consistently, have the potential to dramatically lower…
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Candida auris: Nurses’ response to an emerging threat

Prevention and management of “superbugs” or “nightmare bacteria” require that nurses understand the complexity of the organisms involved and their impact on the care environment. They also require…

Do polio and smallpox present a threat?

The 2022 reemergence of polio and smallpox in the United States has many healthcare providers wondering if they should prepare for a potential outbreak. Nurses need to know…

Empowering nurses with infection control resources

As the frontline defense in many healthcare facilities, nurses and their knowledge of infection control principles and confidence in infection control protocols are essential to maintaining the well-being and…

Hands: Keep them clean

It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week, so what better time to remind everyone about the importance of hand hygiene to help prevent the spread of infection?  The American Nurses…

Hepatitis C: Updates and beyond

In October 2021, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) updated their hepatitis C virus (HCV) guidelines…
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Hospitals Reduce Infection Rates Post-Pandemic

Hospitals have reduced healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) for the first time since they reached a five-year high during the pandemic in 2020. The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit patient-safety organization,…

Improving PrEP adherence

PrEP-RN intervention would allow more healthcare professionals to counsel and initiate PrEP, which might help improve adherence.

Insulin injection and changing injury trends

A lot can change in healthcare over 5 years, including advancements in precise and early diagnosis of disease, treatment options, expansion of outpatient and pharmacy services, robotics for…

Preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia

Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is a serious complication of an acute care admission, particularly for patients noted to be at risk. HAP can be reduced when infection prevention measures…

Revisiting CLABSI prevention strategies: Part 2

When a patient’s healthcare team determines that a central line is needed (see myamericannurse.com/revisiting-clabsi-prevention-strategies-part-1), proper maintenance is required to prevent CLABSI and prompt action is needed if one…

Revisiting CLABSI prevention strategies: Pt 1

Follow the basics to keep your patients safe. Takeaways: · Central line–associated bloodstream infection prevention requires meticulous attention to insertion, care, and maintenance of central lines. · Collaboration…

Seasonal flu: 2023-24

In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ influenza vaccination recommendations for the 2023–2024 flu season This article is…

Sepsis beyond the hospital

Nurses are on the frontline of preventing sepsis in the community. Early recognition of sepsis symptoms is essential to initiate timely interventions, avoid rehospitalization, and prevent poor outcomes.

UTI revisited: Optimizing best practices

Urinary tract infection (UTI) continues to attract clinical attention as one of the world’s most prevalent infections. UTI broadly describes several clinical conditions, including cystitis, pyelonephritis, and renal…

UV-C: A tool for disinfecting mobile devices

Staff satisfied with cleaning workflow. Takeaways: Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices are being used with increasing frequency in healthcare, but protocols for cleaning them aren’t keeping pace.…

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