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Outbreaks of Gut ‘Superbug’ More Common in Northeast: Study

May 13, 2015/ Comments 0 / in News / by

University of Texas researchers looked at slightly more than 2 million cases of infection with the germ, which causes colon inflammation and life-threatening diarrhea. The bug causes more health care-related infections in U.S. hospitals than any other, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Source: http://consumer.healthday.com/caregiving-information-6/hospital-news-393/outbreaks-of-gut-superbug-more-common-in-northeast-study-698943.html

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Leapfrog updates hospital safety grades

May 9, 2015/ Comments 0 / in News / by

“More than 1,000 people die each day in the U.S. because of preventable hospital errors,” said Binder. “While patients should always reference a hospital’s current grade as the most important indicator of safety, it’s wise to check whether their hospital is making improvements over time or if its focus on safety has begun to slide.”…

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The Dirty Little Secret of Nursing Homes

May 8, 2015/ Comments 0 / in News / by

In an era when fierce infections like MRSA and Clostridium difficile haunt nursing homes and hospitals (patients in one often become patients in the other, and around again), this represents a dispiriting trend. Usually very elderly, and sick and frail almost by definition, nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to infection. Infections picked up in…

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Cost Of UV Disinfection Techology

May 1, 2015/ Comments 0 / in News / by

While UV-C technology offers a quick way to effectively disinfect surfaces in healthcare settings, there are some limitations, says John Scherberger, owner of Healthcare Risk Mitigation, a Spartanburg, South Carolina-consulting firm aiding healthcare facilities in infection control. When the technology is used, he says it’s necessary to also add staff to run the equipment. Source:…

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Understanding Transmission Of Germs

Apr 29, 2015/ Comments 0 / in News / by

No one can predict what the next infection outbreak will be or when it will strike; therefore, custodial executives need an all-encompassing program that will prepare them for any situation. Blackwell recommends starting by considering the possible pandemic and route of transfer. Source: http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Understanding-Transmission-Of-Germs–18202

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Avian influenza: Six key facts about bird flu!

Apr 24, 2015/ Comments 0 / in News / by

Most avian influenza viruses do not infect humans, however certain strains are infectious to humans. These include – H5N1, H7N3, H7N7, H7N9 and H9N2. Source: http://zeenews.india.com/news/health/tips/avian-influenza-six-key-facts-about-bird-flu_1582565.html

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‘Superbug’ Outbreak at California Hospital, More Than 160 Exposed

Apr 23, 2015/ Comments 0 / in News / by

The drug-resistant superbug known as CRE was likely transmitted to the Los Angeles patients by contaminated medical scopes during endoscopic procedures that took place between October 2014 and January 2015, a university statement said. Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/superbug-outbreak-california-hospital-160-exposed/story?id=29071426

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