Safe and effective infection prevention in the perioperative setting is more than just adhering to policies and checklists. This is the viewpoint of Colleen Becker, PhD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, who serves in the capacity of senior director of perioperative education at AORN. According to her, the bedrock of robust infection prevention efforts lie in the…
In the field of infection prevention, cultivating a work environment where nursing professionals are empowered to voice their concerns is crucial. In a recent discussion with Infection Control Today, healthcare expert Colleen Becker, PhD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, highlighted the pivotal role of consistent communication, transparent data sharing, and team-centric objectives in mitigating employee burnout, bolstering…
A recent qualitative study has scrutinized the communication dynamics existing between pharmacists and infection control staff under the Ministry of Health in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This research probe had the central aim of gaining a deeper understanding of how the interactions between these vital healthcare groups contribute to the functioning of healthcare processes within the…
Recent research, as documented in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care's June 2025 issue, offers valuable insights into various strategies that could potentially enhance the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. This retrospective study systematically reviewed the literature released in the past 5 years to pinpoint the factors influencing…
In the overlapping fields of healthcare and patient safety, consistent evaluations and ratings provide an invaluable barometer of how effectively hospitals are managing their primary responsibility - safe-guarding patients from harm. A notable source of these critical evaluations is The Leapfrog Group's biannual Hospital Safety Guide.
In the Spring 2025 edition of this guide, AdventHealth Redmond,…
In light of public scrutiny regarding the management of infection outbreaks at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), the Director of Communications at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Sandra Bustillo, has vehemently denied any intentions of 'deliberate concealment' or 'misrepresentation' of the events involved. The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry, currently examining the construction of the QEUH…