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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.