Infection Control Today


	NOVEMBER 26, 2019


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	Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs to Depend More on Nurses

The CDC’s Core Elements for Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs reflects the growing realization that nurses can play a key role on any antibiotic stewardship team.

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Ward-Based Hand Hygiene Program Sees Improved Compliance Rates

Usually hand hygiene programs are aimed at individuals but one recent study showed that focusing on wards seems to garner better results.

FDA Approves Duodenoscope With Disposable Elevator Piece

The FDA has been pushing for this upgrade because the elevator component can be a breeding ground for infectious contamination if not cleaned properly. Now, providers can just throw it away.

Flu Season Poses Unique Risk to Cancer Patients

About 650,000 cancer patients receive outpatient chemo and radiation therapy each year and while those treatments can save lives, they also often weaken immune systems, and that opens the door to opportunistic infections.

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