Promoting Hand Hygiene Culture: A Successful Infection Prevention Approach at Calamba Medical Center

Calamba Medical Center in the Philippines has received recognition for creating a highly effective, culture-driven hand hygiene programme aimed at bolstering infection prevention. The CMC Disease Prevention and Control Center spearheaded this endeavour, which recently earned the hospital an award in the Infection Control Initiative of the Year - Philippines category at the Healthcare Asia…

March 31, 2026

Infection Prevention News

Hoke Hospital Acclaimed for Its Excellence in Patient Safety and Quality by Leapfrog Group

Hoke Hospital, situated in Raeford, North Carolina, has once again raised the benchmark for hospitals nationwide by securing a prestigious recognition for its superior patient safety and quality measures. The health facility, through its unwavering efforts, has clinched the '2025 Leapfrog Top General Hospital' designation. This assignment comes as an accolade from the renowned nonprofit…

January 7, 2026

Infection Prevention News

The Significance of Active Surveillance in Tackling Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) in Healthcare Settings: A Study in A Greek Tertiary Hospital

Amplified rates of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) present an increasing challenge in healthcare establishments. Punctual detection through active surveillance stands as pivotal for effective infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship. A recent study explored the prevalence and microbiological profile of MDRO colonization among hospitalized patients at AHEPA University Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece. This prospective surveillance study was conducted…

November 20, 2025

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Rising Cases of Walking Pneumonia: Infection Prevention Measures in Focus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) exposes a growing concern with the rise in walking pneumonia cases, medically termed as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, across multiple hospitals in the United States, an issue that is notably affecting Arkansas as well. This particular type of lung infection has seen a troubling surge, especially among children. Dr. Amanda…

January 2, 2025

Infection Prevention News

Infection Prevention Prowess: UPMC Williamsport Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety

In a testament to the efforts in infection prevention, UPMC Williamsport has been bestowed with the Excellence in Patient Safety Recognition at the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania's (HAP) 2024 Patient Safety, Quality, and Equity Symposium. Positioned amongst 21 other distinguished hospitals from Pennsylvania, UPMC Williamsport's recognition stemmed from their outstanding endeavors in curtailing the…

October 10, 2024

Promoting Hand Hygiene Culture: A Successful Infection Prevention Approach at Calamba Medical Center

Hoke Hospital Acclaimed for Its Excellence in Patient Safety and Quality by Leapfrog Group

The Significance of Active Surveillance in Tackling Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) in Healthcare Settings: A Study in A Greek Tertiary Hospital

Rising Cases of Walking Pneumonia: Infection Prevention Measures in Focus

Infection Prevention Prowess: UPMC Williamsport Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety

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