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Study finds flu, COVID-19 infection temporarily raises risk of heart attack, stroke
A study published Oct. 30 by the American Heart Association found that people have an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke following flu and COVID-19 infection.
U.S. Hospitals and Health Systems Enhance Patient Safety
Hospitals and health systems across the nation are implementing innovative programs to connect with their communities and enhance patient safety.
CDC says 3 cases of severe mpox in California may be linked to August case
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an advisory Oct. 29 on three unrelated cases of clade I mpox recently identified in California.
Gearing Up Our Defenses for Flu Season
The flu vaccine is updated for the 2025-2026 season and is now available at many workplaces, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and other locations.
Understanding Positive vs. Negative Pressurization
Positive vs Negative
Operating room and protective isolation = Positive
Airborne isolation = Negative
Putting Competition Aside: Architects Collaborate to Eliminate HAIs | ASHE
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Speakers: Cathleen Lange, Paula Wright, Teresa Wilson, Shawn Seaman, and Alison Faecher
Infection Prevention & Life Safety Checklist
Compliance Tools
Although the primary role of hospital engineering and maintenance staff is to service and maintain the building and equipment, it also plays an important role in preventing infections and other safety issues. By being constantly aware of their surroundings and watching for issues that can increase the risk of infection and other dangers, facility professionals can do even more to improve the safety of their buildings. This checklist provides a guide they can use as they walk through their facilities.
iSpy - Identifying Issues within the Patient Room
Compliance Tools
In this video a nurse enters a patient's room to check on the patient during typical rounding. Can you identify the infection control, life safety, and environment of care issues?
iSpy - Identifying Issues in a Patient Corridor
Compliance Tools
In this video an environmental services employee accesses his cart and proceeds to clean the patient corridor.
iSpy - Identifying Issues Surrounding the Nurse's Station
Compliance Tools
In this video a nurse's station is very active during a typical day. Can you identify the infection control, life safety, and environment of care issues?