HCPro.com: Infection Control Weekly Monitor

November 26, 2008 (Volume 1, Issue 9)

Many hospitals ignore CDC recommendation on HIV testing
Two years ago, the CDC recommended routine HIV testing for everyone ages 13 to 64, whether or not the person was considered at risk.

Boston attempts to track flu vaccinations
Beginning last week, Boston became one of the first cities in the country to implement a system which creates a registry of people in the city who have received a flu vaccination, according to The Boston Globe.

Hospitals should take IC into account in design and construction
Hospital design characteristics can improve patient safety and healthcare outcomes, and provide a supportive environment for staff. Yet, most new hospitals are not being built to be “safe by design,” according to a new study by The Joint Commission that addressed future hospital development.

Tip of the week: Working in healthcare can be risky business
If you needed further evidence of the importance of healthcare workers protecting themselves against bloodborne infections, take a look at a new CDC study.

Other recently-published articles from Infection Control Weekly Monitor:

Heads up on Joint Commission news

Need for increased IC measures in ambulatory care settings cited

New Jersey law on flu vaccinations goes into effect

Tip of the week: Double check disinfection machines for endoscopes

CDC says flu resistant to antiviral drug

U.S. agency expected to approve malaria drug

Tracking MRSA in Virginia

Tip of the week: More states consider mandate of MRSA screening

Happy holidays

Scientists concerned stowaway mosquitoes may spread malaria

Scotland’s healthcare workers have new uniforms and dress code

Tip of the week: Think about supplies when planning for pandemic influenza

Budget cuts threaten emergency preparedness programs

Advisory group recommends smokers get pneumonia vaccination

European hospitals also fight HAIs

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