HCPro.com: Infection Control Weekly Monitor

October 8, 2008 (Volume 1, Issue 2)

GAO report says 23 states now require public reporting of HAIs
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has turned its spotlight on hospitals’ efforts to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAI).

GAO looks at HAIs associated with medical devices
In another report, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) looked at healthcare-associated infections (HAI) in hospitals associated with medical devices.

Drug companies agree cold medicines not for children under 4
As cold and flu season approaches, drug companies that manufacturer pediatric cough and cold medicines announced October 7 that they will change their product labels to warn they should not be used in children under the age of 4.

Tip of the week: Check out Medicare's flu pandemic policies
Late last month, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) alerted healthcare providers that it has developed certain emergency policies and procedures that may be used for the Medicare program in the event of a flu pandemic or national emergency.

Tip of the week: Check out Medicare?s flu pandemic policies
Late last month, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) alerted healthcare providers that it has developed certain emergency policies and procedures that may be used for the Medicare program in the event of a flu pandemic or national emergency.

Other recently-published articles from Infection Control Weekly Monitor:

CDC releases new disinfection and sterilization guideline

Google tracks flu trends

Government agencies should improve response to TB incidents

Tip of the week: Create an IC business case and help save your sanity

C. diff infections more common than thought, study shows

Bioterrorism needs to be a priority for the Obama administration

GAO study says country needs to prepare for large-scale health emergencies

Tip of the week: When something doesn’t sound right

Study links age of blood in transfusions to infection risk

Cold germs lurk on home surfaces and kids’ toys

Army scientists developing vaccine to prevent dengue fever

Tip of the week: New blog deals with OSHA compliance for healthcare facilities

Infectious diseases the #2 killer worldwide

Outbreak of headlines on sports pages

Drugs in the pipeline may fight MRSA

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