In an era where innovative healthcare solutions are increasingly in demand, frontline Infection Preventionists (IPs) are being thrust into the spotlight. Traditionally, these healthcare experts have performed critical roles behind the scenes but are now stepping forward into the realm of research. Aiming to facilitate this transition and shape the future of infection prevention methodologies,…
According to a recent study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, there is no significant correlation between the number of patients that a physician or nurse practitioner treats in a nursing home and the outcomes of these patients. The study, which analyzed factors such as readmissions and visits to the emergency department, reveals that the…
Cindy Prins, an esteemed associate professor of medicine at the University of Central Florida (UCF), is doing remarkable work to enhance the field of Infection Prevention. Not only through her personal research focused on nursing homes, but also through her mentorship of medical students, she is a stalwart proponent of securing safer healthcare spaces.
Prins has…
In a decisive move that signals a potential shift in federal funding strategies, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been directed to put a stop to the cancellation of numerous research grants. As reported by The New York Times on June 25th, this decision follows rulings by two different federal judges against the NIH's…
Research conducted by UCI Health indicates a significant reduction in the risk of post-brain surgery infections owing to a novel wound care protocol. Aside from reducing infection risk, the protocol also markedly improved the appearance of incisions.
A multidisciplinary team of specialists, including neurosurgeons, neurosurgical nurses, wound care experts, and infection preventionists, was instrumental in…
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…