The Food and Drug Administration last week issued a warning about duodenoscopes, which are linked to a recent superbug outbreak in a Los Angeles hospital that killed two patients.
CMS is preparing to launch a revamped version of its Partnership for Patients initiative, which united state hospital associations, health systems, and other companies to reduce hospital-acquired conditions and readmissions.
A U.K. study found that increased emphasis on hand hygiene in hospitals may be increasing dermatitis, which in turn increases the risk of infection in healthcare workers.
A partnership between an Indiana hospital and the Walgreens pharmacy chain eventually led to a program that has reduced unplanned hospital readmissions by 46% for participating patients.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that this season’s flu vaccine was only 12% effective for adults aged 18 to 49 and 14% effective for those 50 and older.
