Aspirus Health, a major player in the healthcare sector based in Wisconsin, has announced that one of its hospitals - Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital has been acknowledged for achieving an exemplary rate of zero for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). This recognition was bestowed upon them by Becker’s Hospital Review, based on recently released data…
The commendable dedication of Yoakum Community Hospital towards prioritizing patient safety and delivering superior quality care has been recognized through the Hospital Accreditation awarded by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). This prestigious award not only stands testament to the Hospital's adherence to CIHQ's rigorous standards but also ensures its compliance with the…
Initially met with skepticism, leaders at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Ohio set forth an ambitious target to entirely eliminate hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). However, their steadfast commitment, clear communication, and systematic efforts have so far achieved over 100 continuous days without any HAIs, including more than 200 days without a central line-associated bloodstream…
Detroit's Henry Ford Hospital has achieved an impressive 90% reduction in in-hospital Clostridioides difficile (C.diff) infections in its nephrology unit since 2023. An innovative strategy employed by the unit's leaders was central to this remarkable progress. They utilized the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP), a system developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality…
In a continuation of a closely watched round table discussion, the expert thoughts of seasoned infection preventionists (IPs) were recently shared with Infection Control Today® (ICT®). The panel of four IPs continued to explore the critical topic of burnout in the healthcare sector and discuss feasible solutions for this escalating problem. The focal points of…