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Healthcare Optimizations for Pandemics: A Deep Dive Into Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Cough Etiquette Among Workers

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare practices have seen a tremendous shift, with an increased emphasis on safety measures aimed at reducing the transmission of respiratory infections. Emphasizing this paradigm shift, a study was conducted to assess the levels of awareness, behavior, and attitudes amongst healthcare professionals towards cough etiquette and safety protocols…
February 27, 2026

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Navigating Changes in Healthcare Systems: Enhancing Quality and Safety in Outpatient Settings

Healthcare systems globally are taking steps to enhance quality and safety measures in outpatient settings. This comes as a direct response to the increase in medical procedures historically only handled in hospitals being transitioned to ambulatory facilities. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently phased out their inpatient-only list under the 2026 hospital outpatient…
January 8, 2026

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Addressing High Rates of Hospital-Acquired Infections: The Importance of Often Overlooked Basic Measures

While new technologies frequently take center stage in medical innovation news, it is essential to remind ourselves of the critical role basic safety measures play in patient care. Infection prevention experts have expressed growing concerns, suggesting that the neglect of such simple but crucial safeguards contributes to the persistently elevated rates of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)…
December 2, 2025

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Impact of Infection Control Staff Cuts on Hospital Safety: An Alert

In light of financial constraints and federal funding cuts, many healthcare systems across the US are opting for staff reductions to alleviate cost pressures. Among these redundancies, many infection control professionals are reportedly losing their jobs, leading to concerns about the potential impact on patient and staff safety. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control…
June 7, 2025

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