Memorial Hermann Hospital, with locations in Houston, Texas and Texas Medical Center, has effectively curtailed the spread of the notorious and emergent multidrug-resistant fungus, Candida auris (C auris), by implementing an innovative and targeted isolation and screening protocol. This strategic approach shows promise in enhancing patient safety by minimizing exposure to healthcare-associated infections. C auris…
In a world where healthcare-associated infections and endemic pathogenic threats constantly create a volatile healthcare environment, especially within long-term care facilities, effective infection prevention measures have never been more crucial. According to a study published in the June 2024 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety (JQPS), healthcare facilities accredited by…