Enhancing Antimicrobial Stewardship in Rural Hospitals via Telemedicine: Insights from Veterans Affairs Studies

Significant strides are being made by Veterans Affairs (VA) researchers and clinicians towards supporting antimicrobial stewardship programs at rural VA hospitals through telemedicine, according to two new studies. These studies, recently published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, offer insights into the recommendations, staffing, and workload related to Videoconference Antimicrobial Stewardship Teams (VASTs). VASTs essentially…

May 8, 2026

Infection Prevention News

Transforming Safety Culture in Rural Hospitals: Insights from AHA’s Rural Patient Safety Convening

Rural hospital leaders from all corners of the United States convened to share strategies and insights for enhancing safety culture, governance, and reliability of care at the maiden Rural Patient Safety Convening, hosted by the American Hospital Association (AHA) in Little Rock, Arkansas between October 6-8. This unique confluence, an integral part of AHA's Patient…

November 4, 2025

Infection Prevention News

Exceptional Infection Prevention: Highlighting Hugh Chatham Health’s Commitment to Patient Safety

Hugh Chatham Health has proudly reported an exemplary record of patient safety, evident by its remarkable inclusion on Becker's Hospital Review's list of “514 hospitals with the lowest CAUTI rates”. The healthcare provider achieved this significant milestone by maintaining a zero rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) for the period stretching from July 2023…

July 29, 2025

Infection Prevention News

AHA Receives Nearly $1.5M CDC Grant to Bolster Opioid Use Interventions and Infection Prevention

The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced on October 24th that they have been granted nearly $1.5 million by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This funding forms part of the CDC's National Partners Cooperative Agreement, and will be utilized to reinforce hospital and health system initiatives targeted at grappling with opioid and stimulant…

October 28, 2024

Enhancing Antimicrobial Stewardship in Rural Hospitals via Telemedicine: Insights from Veterans Affairs Studies

Transforming Safety Culture in Rural Hospitals: Insights from AHA’s Rural Patient Safety Convening

Exceptional Infection Prevention: Highlighting Hugh Chatham Health’s Commitment to Patient Safety

AHA Receives Nearly $1.5M CDC Grant to Bolster Opioid Use Interventions and Infection Prevention

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