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• Norovirus is top reason for U.S. hospital infection outbreaks

  Norovirus is number one on the list of infection outbreaks in U.S. hospitals and was responsible for 65% of unit closures, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Infection Control.

• Colorado considers mandatory flu shots

  The Colorado State Board of Health will vote next month on whether to mandate flu shots for healthcare workers.

• Emergency department visits linked to nursing home infections

  A Canadian study indicates that elderly long-term care residents are three times more likely to develop new respiratory and gastrointestinal infections after a visit to the emergency department.

• AORN nixes multidose vials among other medication recommendations

  The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) hopes two new recommendations will prompt healthcare facilities to rethink medication practices for safety’s sake.

• Study: Workplace exposures put nurses at risk for lost pregnancies

  A study appearing in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology raises concerns about common workplaces exposures and reproductive risks with nurses.

• ANA survey shows nurses concerned about infectious diseases at work

  A survey by the American Nurses Association shows that overall workplace safety has improved compared to 10 years ago, but there is still concern about infectious diseases, among other hazards.