Some evidence shows hospital infection preventionists may be able to spend less time monitoring hand hygiene, according to a study published Dec. 19 in the American Journal of Infection Control.
More information: Sara M. Reese et al, Right-sizing Expectations for Hand Hygiene Observation Collection, American Journal of Infection Control (2024).
Despite the constant pressures and potential pitfalls of battling infectious diseases, many nursing homes do an exemplary job tackling all that comes with caring for an immunocompromised population.
The workshop focused on enhancing infection prevention and control practices through hands-on training, live demonstrations, ...
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