With COVID-19, influenza and RSV circulating in our hospitals, know what kind of protection you need.
infection
Best practice alert: Preventing spread of Stenotrophomonas
Hand hygiene and other simple measures can prevent this opportunistic pathogen.
Yes, proper masks are still required
Staff may be fully vaccinated, but pandemic precautions remain in place, including approved masks.
The nail and infection connection
Those artificial nails may look stylish, but they could be loaded with pathogens.
The risks of peripheral IV catheters
For several years Asante has successfully prevented many CAUTIs and CLABSIs through diligence and care bundles, but peripheral IVs carry an equal if not greater risk of infection.