Healthcare facilities around the world grapple with the challenge of managing infections in patients who are already there for treatment. The vulnerability of such patients is particularly amplified when they acquire infections resistant to conventional drugs during their hospital stay. One such threat is Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), which has a significant impact on patients admitted…
Memorial Hermann Hospital, with locations in Houston, Texas and Texas Medical Center, has effectively curtailed the spread of the notorious and emergent multidrug-resistant fungus, Candida auris (C auris), by implementing an innovative and targeted isolation and screening protocol. This strategic approach shows promise in enhancing patient safety by minimizing exposure to healthcare-associated infections. C auris…