The industry can no longer ignore the complexity of infection prevention and control (IPC) in nursing homes and the need for better training, hiring and regulation, co-author Deborah Burdsall, Ph.D., ...

Staffing and support for an infection control and antibiotic stewardship programs in LTC are lagging behind acute-care facilities. So take the time to find the right staff member who is willing and ...

The Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication (CPHRC) and Office of Education, both within the Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health (DSPH), have collaborated to develop and launch ...

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Portland, Ore., June 14, 2017 - While nearly 400,000 residents of long-term care facilities die as a result of healthcare associated infections (HAIs), these facilities continue to lack the resources, ...

MOKENA, ILL. — For the first time, ASSE International will offer the opportunity to become ASSE Certified during its 2017 annual meeting, held Nov. 7-10, 2017, at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in San ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a free training resource on best infection control practices for physicians, other clinicians, patient advocates and medical students.

The CDC unveiled a national infection control training initiative Oct. 28 known as Project Firstline to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings. The $180 million ...

The following is written by Carla Daley, director of clinical operations for Regent Surgical Health. At Regent, we believe in “walking the walk,” meaning that our facilities should be status ...

Researchers say the same team-building and problem-solving skills individuals foster while playing escape room simulation games can be used to help healthcare staff improve their adherence to ...

November 5, 2024 — The Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication and Office of Education at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health have launched online micro-credentials in ...