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Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, published a review with findings and recommendations for proper laundering and handling of healthcare fabrics and textiles.

Communication errors are a key factor in what can commonly derail patient handoffs in the ASC, according to investigators at the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, N.J.

Healthcare facilities must prioritize cleanliness to maintain good population health despite the associated costs.  However, the definition of "clean" has been disputed in recent years, and providers must be aware of the differences between "clean" and "disinfected," according to Outbreak…

A police detective from Lee Summit who was diagnosed with a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection went home, according to the Topeka Capital-Journal.

Peer influence among physicians affects the repeated use of new prescription drugs, according to a study published in Marketing Science, a journal of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences.

Governor Rick Scott signed Florida House Bill 279, offering new vaccinations to residents at neighborhood pharmacies rather than only physician offices, according to The Famuan.

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology granted Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, the Distinguished Scientist Award. The award was presented at APIC's 42nd Annual Conference on June 27.

Extreme heat and precipitation, which are expected to rise due to climate change, are associated with increased risk of salmonella infections, according to researchers from the University of Maryland School of Public Health.

Pulsed xenon ultraviolet light contributed to a reduction in Clostridium difficile infection when used frequently for room disinfection, according to a study in the American Journal of Infection Control.

The House passed the 21st Century Cures Act on Friday which would increase federal funding for medical research and changes drug approvals, which included an amendment aimed to improve safety monitoring of medical devices, reports The Wall Street Journal.