When Antibiotics Lead to Deadly Diarrhea
Its day five of Get Smart About Antibiotics Week. In todays CDC Safe Healthcare Blog, Matthew Wayne MD, CMD, of the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) takes a close look at Clostridium difficile, a major cause of acute, antibiotic-associated diarrhea in the nations nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
Clostridium difficile results in nearly 14,000 deaths each and every year, of these deaths 90 percent involve people 65 years and older. As a patient, caregiver, or nursing home facility, there's a lot you can do to prevent these potentially deadly infections. To learn how you can help, join the conversation at http://blogs.cdc.gov/safehealthcare/.
Point-of-Care Engagement in Long-Term Care Decreasing Infections
November 26th 2024Get Well’s digital patient engagement platform decreases hospital-acquired infection rates by 31%, improves patient education, and fosters involvement in personalized care plans through real-time interaction tools.
Advancing Infection Prevention With Diagnostic Innovation: Insights From Alesia McKeown, PhD
September 17th 2024Alesia McKeown, PhD, discusses the pivotal role of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies in enhancing infection prevention, especially in high-risk health care environments, during an interview with Infection Control Today.
