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Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Antimicrobial Stewardship for Enhanced Carbapenem Utilization
In the face of voluminous, shifting guidance endorsing antimicrobial stewardship, including limited instructions for carbapenem use, numerous hospitals are observed persisting with carbapenem application in ways incompatible with the most recent recommendations. A multicenter study, arguably the largest
Addressing Paper Waste in Healthcare: Environmental Concerns and Strategies for Reduction
Healthcare facilities are major contributors to paper waste, given its extensive use in administrative, clinical, and hygiene functions. The EPA reports that paper and paperboard waste accounted for 23.1% of total waste in the US in 2018, although
The Impact of Multiple Interventions on Nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Insights from England’s Hospitals Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak from March 2020 to July 2022
A study published in BMC Infectious Diseases, volume 24, highlights an in-depth analysis of the impact of varied interventions implemented in English hospitals during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. An estimated 55,000–90,000 hospital inpatients in England were potentially infected with
A Comprehensive Analysis of New COVID-19 Variants and Their Impact on Hospitalizations and Mortality
Emerging data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) places the spotlight on remarkable shifts in the incidence rates of COVID-19 variants, with newer strains now accounting for one-third of all cases in the United States.
Vaccination Urgency and Infection Control: Piercing Analysis of Rising Mpox Cases and Healthcare-Associated Infections
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) has issued a stark alert concerning a significant increase in Mpox cases since October 2023, predominantly among individuals who have either been unvaccinated or have only
Emerging Trends in Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs): An Insight into the European Scenario
Roughly 44,000 patients annually acquire an infection during their stay in Irish hospitals, as portrayed in a report from the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC). Based on their estimations, about 7.5% or 915 patients in Irish hospitals
Efficient Monkeypox Identification and Treatment: A Key to Successful Outbreak Management
Monkeypox is an infectious disease characterized by flu-like symptoms and a painful rash. While it isn’t life-threatening, the uncertainty associated with waiting five or more days for confirmatory results from a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) laboratory test adds
Ensuring Hospital Safety: A Discerning Look at Louisiana’s Healthcare System Rating
Hospitals epitomize places where individuals seek solace in care and treatment for numerous medical conditions. It is requisite that these establishments ensure absolute safety to prevent unwarranted medical errors, infections, and accidents that could be detrimental to patients.