Mitigating Risk of Endemic MRSA and VRE Transmission with the Discontinuation of Contact Precautions: Looking at the Issue

Author: Joan Hebden, RN, MS, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA

February 22, 2021

Infection Prevention expert, Joan Hebden, discusses the recommendations for patient management of endemic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) with contact precautions in part one of this two-part blog.

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When COVID-19 Rages On into Flu Season: The Challenges and Realities of Re-opening Schools

Author: Holly Montejano, MS, CIC, CPHQ

September 4, 2020

If you’re a parent with school-aged children navigating the world of “return to school options”, you know that the end...

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Hand Hygiene Compliance in a Non-Compliant World

Author: Holly Montejano, MS, CIC, CPHQ

April 28, 2019

We all know that hand hygiene is a cornerstone of infection prevention and the “wash your hands” slogan is synonymous...

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Support World Health and Save Lives by Cleaning Your Hands

Author: Debra Hagberg MT (ASCP), CIC

May 4, 2017

The single most effective way to prevent the spread of disease is by performing hand hygiene. Since this seems so...

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