Infection Control for Physician Practices Archives – October 1, 2007
October 1, 2007
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Physician offices should take note of revised infection control guidelines
If you haven't revised your facility's infection control policies and procedures within the past month, then they probably are out of date. -
New guidelines for respiratory etiquette
Concern about several emerging health problems, including the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), bioterrorism agents, and an anticipated influenza pandemic have contributed to a strengthened focus on respiratory etiquette in two revised guidelines. -
Antibacterial resistance makes IC imperative
The world faces a crisis due to antibacterial drug resistance, and pharmaceutical companies and physicians have failed to stay far enough ahead of adaptable bacteria, according to a new study. -
Web-based surveillance allows CDC to expand sites
The infection tracking system of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) no longer will be limited to certain hospitals, the CDC recently announced.