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Delving into Dexur’s Infection Prevention and Risk Management Analytic Platforms: To Enhance Quality, Safety, and Efficiency

Mark your calendars for an hour-long educational webinar titled, 'Advancing Quality & Safety: An Introduction to Dexur’s Revolutionary Infection Prevention and Risk Management Analytic Platforms'. This enlightening session is slated for Thursday, March 5 at 12:00 pm. Designed to equip healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge of the two groundbreaking tools, Dexur and the Illinois Health…
February 20, 2026

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Understanding Secondary Infections in Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae Colonized Patients: Evidence for Strategic Infection Prevention

This article presents a detailed study on intestinal colonization by Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) conducted by the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, aiming to gain an understanding of the molecular epidemiology and risks contributing to subsequent infection. The research studiously tracked patients identified as CRE-positive through active rectal-swab screening from August 2023 to August…
January 5, 2026

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Exploring the Under-Reporting of Harm Events in Hospitals: A Deep Dive into Patient Care

In an increasingly alarming trend, many hospitals are failing to capture a significant percentage of patient harm events, according to a report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG), under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This oversight comes as a result of staff misinterpretation, dismissal of potential harm indicators, or rigid reporting…
August 1, 2025

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CDC Updates Vaccination Guidelines for Adults Aged 60 and Above with Focus on Respiratory Syncytial Virus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has refreshed its guidelines surrounding the vaccination of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for older adults. This significant update primarily affects adults who are within the 60-74 age bracket with an elevated risk for RSV. In addition to this, all individuals aged 75 and over are now recommended…
August 12, 2024

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