November 20, 2019
New CDC Report Confirms Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report reinforces the growing threat of antibiotic resistance in the United States.
July 17, 2019
NYSDOH Advisory on Recommendations for BCG Live Single-Use Vials During Shortage
To address the shortage of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Live, a drug used in treatment of bladder cancer, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has issued interim infection control guidance permitting providers to treat multiple patients from the same single-use vial of BCG.
July 15, 2019
CDC Offers Infection Control Training Which Qualifies for Free Continuing Education Credits
New courses from the CDC are part of a free curriculum that includes over 40 training modules designed to address both the technical and foundational elements of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention.
June 4, 2019
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.
February 21, 2019
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.
February 12, 2019
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.
July 18, 2018
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.
February 28, 2018
CMS to Enforce Hand Hygiene Guidelines in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Infection transmission in healthcare facilities is strongly associated with poor hand hygiene. Starting this year, CMS surveyors will issue citations when they observe any ambulatory surgery center employee failing to follow proper hand hygiene protocol.