The number of complaints from patients who are harmed by complications when undergoing cosmetic procedures has increased in recent years. Complaints have ranged from harm done to patients to ...

This book is part of the ‘Quintessentials’ range and provides a comprehensive overview of the ‘why and how’ of infection control in a well illustrated and concise format. It can easily be read within ...

Incidence of surgical site infections declined at multiple hospitals across six states by 32.8% for some procedures after Phoenix-based Banner Health introduced a comprehensive surgical site infection ...

Many efforts to implement best practices in healthcare settings concede one fundamental universal truth: Successful change doesn’t happen in a vacuum. When it comes to implementing infection control ...

Healthcare providers should follow established infection-control recommendations during spinal procedures, including the use of a mask and adherence to aseptic technique, says the Centers for Disease ...

While hospitals grapple with what operating room (OR) infection control procedures work best, a new study of Texas hospitals has determined two areas that stand out: mandating sterile operating ...

More than a year ago, Jenn Morrone went to her dentist for a root canal. As she sat in the chair waiting for the routine procedure to begin, she wasn't offered eye protection, and this would have ...

The importance of maintaining adequate safeguards for infection control was the topic of a session at ADA 2013 in New Orleans. Recent infection-control breaches have resulted in the deaths of some ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW YORK — Infections among children initiated in day care settings can affect the health of parents and staff, ...