Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology recently published new guidance for infection prevention and control in nursing homes.

Introduction More than 75% of the global population resides in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where ...

Objective The 2019–2020 outbreak of novel coronavirus has raised concerns about nosocomial transmission. This review’s aim was to explore the existing literature on emerging infectious disease ...

Preventive antibiotics before dental work may not lower the risk of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) in patients who underwent total hip or knee replacements, according to a study recently ...

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) warned of the risk of hepatitis B infection in infants on Wednesday, ahead of a meeting of a federal vaccine advisory panel during which changes to the current immunization ...

This course introduces the student to infection and hazard control procedures necessary for the healthcare worker. Topics include introduction to Microbiology, Practical Infection Control, ...

Become a licensed Cosmetologist - our simulated school salon will be your classroom! This introductory course (the first of a four-part series) covers basic cosmetology concepts and provides the ...

Focused infection control surveys are no longer part of the standard survey process, federal officials announced in a memo to state directors Wednesday. Any COVID-19 or infection control concerns ...

Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with overcrowded hospitals, physician burnout, and rising surgery delays. Which is why it’s always a good thing to see research exploring new solutions ...

The Affiliated Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) method ...