Are hand dryers doing more harm than good? 5 things to know | 7 healthcare layoffs | 3 Zika updates | New Pa. hospital facility to forgo fabrics to prevent HAIs From: Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality <editorial@beckershealthcare.com> Subject:…
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CDC confirms Zika infections in 9 pregnant US residents | Putting hand sanitizer in high-traffic areas ups use 528% | CMS: Washington psych hospital in immediate jeopardy | 16 exec moves From: Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality <editorial@beckershealthcare.com> Subject:…
NJ hospital warns 213 patients of HIV, hepatitis risk | First uterus transplant in US performed at Cleveland Clinic | PrEP fails as man contracts drug-resistant HIV | 5 lessons healthcare can learn from nuclear power From: Becker's Infection Control…
[Nurse leadership] 5 thoughts, stats on nurse bullying | 7 latest CNO, CMO moves | Michigan’s first Zika case confirmed From: Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality <editorial@beckershealthcare.com> Subject: [Nurse leadership] 5 thoughts, stats on nurse bullying | 7 latest…
CDC: Half of gay black men will likely face HIV diagnosis | 4 key elements of early sepsis recognition, response | Hospital board chairman charged with stalking | Why Brigham and Women’s blogs about medical errors From: Becker's Infection Control…
RN helped with surgery at VA hospital while drunk, police say | Healthcare CEO faces life in prison for fraud that led to 2 patient deaths | Want to fight drug-resistant superbugs? Have a glass of mead | Homeless man’s…
OR mechanical problem cancels surgeries at Phoenix VA | Lawyer: 2 Swedish patients test positive for hep B | Hospital pays hackers $17k to get medical records back | Outpatient flu visits spike across US From: Becker's Infection Control &…
[Nurse leadership] Woman posing as RN arrested in Indiana | High nurse staffing ratios linked with lower mortality | 5 ways to motivate millennials, from millennials From: Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality <editorial@beckershealthcare.com> Subject: [Nurse leadership] Woman posing as…
Teen poses as physician, again | How Virginia Mason overhauled its scope reprocessing practices | 8 Wisconsin hospitals with cleanest rooms | Major collaboration reduces C. diff infections 36% From: Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality <editorial@beckershealthcare.com> Subject: Teen poses…
FDA issues guidance to keep Zika out of blood supply | How prepared are hospitals, physicians for the Zika virus? | CMS releases core measures for quality-based payment | Hackers shut down Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center IT systems From: Becker's…
