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Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Over 50% of hospital infections could be prevented with proper protocols

February 21, 2026

Infection Control

A new study claims that healthcare organizations can reduce healthcare–associated infections (HAI) by more than half, simply by upping their game on infection control practices. ...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Every hour matters; delaying sepsis antibiotics in ER increases odds of mortality

February 21, 2026

Infection Control, Policies and Procedures

New research finds that every hour of delay in administering antibiotics to sepsis patients in emergency rooms increases odds of 1-year mortality. ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Case Study: Maryland hospital reduces sepsis mortality by 65%

February 21, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety

From 2012 to 2016, Frederick Memorial Hospital implemented sepsis surveillance and treatment measures that reduced the infection’s mortality rate by 65% ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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FDA: Problems persist with duodenoscope reprocessing

February 21, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety

Despite progress made with the reprocessing of duodenoscopes over the last few years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says continued improvement is necessary. ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Multidrug-resistant infections can cost $4,600 per hospital stay

February 21, 2026

Infection Control, Quality & Errors

The national price tag for treating infections linked to MDROs in the hospital setting is at least $2.39 billion, according to the recent research. ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Contain infections with proper HVAC monitoring systems

February 21, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

Continuous monitoring keeps watch over life safety systems such as fire suppression and HVAC systems, which control the physical environment in crucial places such as operating rooms (OR) and patient ...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Seattle Hospital shuts down ORs after finding fungus

February 21, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Patient Safety

Seattle Children’s Hospital shut down four of its 14 operating rooms (OR) this week after mold was detected last weekend, forcing the facility to reschedule or move dozens of surgeries. ...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Does your healthcare facility have water intrusion?

February 21, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

Protect your building and patients from fungal exposure ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Stethoscopes: Far dirtier than you think they are

February 21, 2026

Infection Control

According to a new study, stethoscopes are also very dirty, much more than should be acceptable in an industry trying to reduce infections spreading to patients. ...

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SHEA urges increased focus on superbugs

February 21, 2026

Climate Change, Infection Control

The report found that progress against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections has slowed in hospitals, while methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) is increasing i...

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Over 50% of hospital infections could be prevented with proper protocols

Every hour matters; delaying sepsis antibiotics in ER increases odds of mortality

Case Study: Maryland hospital reduces sepsis mortality by 65%

FDA: Problems persist with duodenoscope reprocessing

Multidrug-resistant infections can cost $4,600 per hospital stay

Contain infections with proper HVAC monitoring systems

Seattle Hospital shuts down ORs after finding fungus

Does your healthcare facility have water intrusion?

Stethoscopes: Far dirtier than you think they are

SHEA urges increased focus on superbugs

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