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New superbug shares its antibiotic resistance with other bacteria

January 03, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety

More cases of a dangerous strain of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) have been reported in the U.S. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. ...

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Hospital acquired conditions rates level off; areas still in need of improvement

January 03, 2026

Infection Control

The Department of Health & Human Services released a study showing that the rate Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs) has leveled off after three years of decline....

Briefings on Accreditation & Quality

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Safety alert: Bacterial infections associated with heater-cooler devices

January 03, 2026

Infection Control

Last month, the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a safety communication concerning Nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) infections related to heater-cooler devices. Heat...

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Joint Commission puts antimicrobial stewardship standard up for field review

January 03, 2026

Infection Control

The Joint Commission seeks comments from healthcare facilities about a proposed standard that would require organizations to establish antimicrobial stewardship programs. ...

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Safety alert: Bacterial infections associated with heater-cooler devices

January 03, 2026

Infection Control

Last month, the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a safety communication concerning Nontuberculous mycobacterium infections related to heater-cooler devices....

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Joint Commission NPSG updates reflect existing CAUTI best practices

January 03, 2026

Infection Control

When The Joint Commission announced its proposed changes to NPSG.07.06.01 in September, it's likely that they were met with more shrugged shoulders than panicked expressions....

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Experts: U.S. still at risk for infectious disease outbreak

January 03, 2026

Infection Control

Experts say heightened vigilance and additional funding will be keys to preparing for the next infectious disease outbreak in the U.S. ...

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Hospital workers still at risk of infection despite gloves and gowns

January 03, 2026

Infection Control

A new study found that even with protection from gowns and gloves, hospital workers have a nearly 50% chance of getting contaminated with bacteria. ...

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Study: Infections lead to increased fall risk

January 03, 2026

Infection Control

New research shows that infections can be an underlying cause of patient falls....

Briefings on Accreditation & Quality

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Infection control is an area of increased concern in 2015

January 03, 2026

Infection Control

When The Joint Commission released its list of the five most-cited standards for the first half of 2015, it was not surprising that infection control, specifically IC.02.02.01 (reduction of infectio...

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New superbug shares its antibiotic resistance with other bacteria

Hospital acquired conditions rates level off; areas still in need of improvement

Safety alert: Bacterial infections associated with heater-cooler devices

Joint Commission puts antimicrobial stewardship standard up for field review

Safety alert: Bacterial infections associated with heater-cooler devices

Joint Commission NPSG updates reflect existing CAUTI best practices

Experts: U.S. still at risk for infectious disease outbreak

Hospital workers still at risk of infection despite gloves and gowns

Study: Infections lead to increased fall risk

Infection control is an area of increased concern in 2015

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