Initiatives in Three States Show Progress Toward Reducing C. difficile Infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting on the work of three collaboratives that has been successful in reducing Clostridium difficile infections.
Illinois hospitals collaborated to reduce Clostridium difficile infections 15 percent to 26 percent; one strategy included engaging environmental service workers.
Massachusetts CDI Prevention Collaborative reduced Clostridium difficile infections 25 percent by empowering frontline hospital staff on multidisciplinary teams.
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New Yorks Clostridium difficile Collaborative saves millions in hospital costs using an evidence-based infection prevention bundle and standardized environmental cleaning protocols.
Vet IP Roundtable 2: Infection Control and Biosecurity Challenges in Veterinary Care
March 31st 2025Veterinary IPs highlight critical gaps in cleaning protocols, training, and biosecurity, stressing the urgent need for standardized, animal-specific infection prevention practices across diverse care settings.
Invisible, Indispensable: The Vital Role of AHRQ in Infection Prevention
March 25th 2025With health care systems under strain and infection preventionists being laid off nationwide, a little-known federal agency stands as a last line of defense against preventable patient harm. Yet the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is now facing devastating cuts—threatening decades of progress in patient safety.
From Shortages to Security: How Reusable Health Care Textiles Can Transform Infection Prevention
March 7th 2025Reusable health care textiles enhance infection prevention, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chains. Hygienically clean textiles offer a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to disposable PPE, ensuring patient safety and environmental responsibility.
