Drug-resistant bacteria are one of the most urgent health challenges of our time, affecting people, animals, and the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon hospitals have been making progress in reducing health care-associated infections (HAIs), but they still fall short in meeting national standards in key areas. According to the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon hospitals have made strides in reducing health care-associated infections (HAIs) but still fall short in meeting national standards for certain infections, according to the ...

Infection prevention in senior living facilities has come a long way since the onset of COVID-19, but significant risks remain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an ...

A group of healthcare societies has issued updated infection control guidance for nursing homes, marking the guideline’s first update in 17 years. The guidance was published Oct. 28 in Infection ...

Health professionals in Minnesota are being offered a new way to sharpen their infection control skills, with a focus on stopping the spread of diarrheal diseases. The Minnesota Department of Health ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The updated guidance highlights best practices for infection prevention and control staffing and preparedness in ...

CORRECTED September 30, 2025 // An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the two drugs which are effective against NDM-CRE. The article has been updated to state aztreonam-avibactam and ...

Focused infection control surveys are no longer part of the standard survey process, federal officials announced in a memo to state directors Wednesday. Any COVID-19 or infection control concerns ...

A single lapse in infection control, patient positioning, or sterile technique in the operating room can lead to serious adverse events—jeopardizing not only patient safety, but also an organization’s ...