Clostridium difficile: Hiding in Plain Sight?

Author: Frances (Fran) K. Canty, MA, BSN, RN, VA-BC™

August 7, 2019

Healthcare workers are hypersensitive to the dreaded words, Clostridium difficile (C. diff.). Like a category 5 hurricane, its impact can...

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There’s a Guide For That!

Author: Frances (Fran) K. Canty, MA, BSN, RN, VA-BC™

October 1, 2018

An admission to the hospital is an unnerving experience for both patients and their families. Patients are hopeful that their...

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Back to Basics in Dealing with Healthcare Outbreaks

Author: Frances (Fran) K. Canty, MA, BSN, RN, VA-BC™

February 23, 2018

In the midst of the flu season storm, we have become hyper vigilant about alerts on new and multiple outbreaks,...

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Sustaining Life: Infection Prevention in Dialysis

Author: Frances (Fran) K. Canty, MA, BSN, RN, VA-BC™

July 20, 2017

Healthy kidney function is an integral part of maintaining the balance of the body to sustain life. The purpose of...

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The Unhealthy Reality in Healthcare

Author: Frances (Fran) K. Canty, MA, BSN, RN, VA-BC™

February 8, 2017

Dirty Little Secret: When someone is acutely ill, he/she relies on hospitals with trained professionals and employees to treat or...

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