Improving Infection Control Practices Related to Anesthesia Care in the OR
New recommendations aim to improve patient safety by establishing infection control practices specific to OR anesthesia care.
Research Shows Even Sterile Needles and Syringes May Transmit Hepatitis C Virus
A recent study has identified that transmission of hepatitis is possible even when using sterile needles and syringes. MLMIC encourages all medical professionals to remain vigilant with use of proper technique for the administration of injectable medications.
Hospital-Acquired Conditions Dropped Nearly 1 Million from 2014 to 2017
From 2014 to 2017, reductions of hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) helped to prevent roughly 20,500 hospital deaths and saved the healthcare industry $7.7 billion in costs.
Declines in Hospital-Acquired Conditions Save Lives and Money
According to new data, hospital-acquired condition reduction efforts resulted in an 8% decrease in events, $2.9 billion in savings and the prevention of about 8,000 deaths.