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CDC releases rough draft of updated influenza guidelines for
public comment
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After announcing a review of the 2009 interim flu guidelines, the CDC has released a rough draft of updated guidelines on the Federal Register, which will be
up for public comment until July 22.
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Bees could help beat superbugs
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Bees could have a key role to play in urgently needed new treatments to fight methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to research led at the University of Strathclyde.
The scientists found that a substance known as beeglue or propolis, originating from beehives in the Pacific region, was active against MRSA, which causes potentially fatal infections, particularly in hospital patients. The pathogen was either
the underlying cause or a contributory factor in more than 1,900 deaths between 1996 and 2008.
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ASHES Annual Conference schedule now available online!
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The event schedule and sessions list for the ASHES Annual Conference can now be previewed online. This will let you know what to look forward to at the Conference and help make your case to your employer for joining us in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. ASHES has put together a great Conference for you to help expand your knowledge, broaden your
horizons, and integrate fresh ideas into your work environment. The Conference also provides excellent opportunities to acquire new contacts, network, exchange ideas with colleagues, and enjoy multi-faceted activities in relaxing atmosphere.
Carpet seen as the right prescription for health care facilities
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In response to the call for warmer, quieter, more humanizing and overall healthier health care environments, carpet is increasingly the flooring of choice – finding its way into a variety of areas from administrative spaces and waiting rooms to nursing stations, corridors and patient rooms. Given carpeting's soothing design aesthetic and the health benefits it provides both patients and caregivers, it's no surprise.
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Call for Award Nominations/Applications for the ASHES Recognition Awards Program
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ASHES Award Applications/Nominations Now Open ASHES is now accepting applications for the 2010 Member Recognition Awards. We encourage you to nominate your ASHES peers, but don't hesitate to nominate yourselves as well. The ASHES Recognition Awards Program is a great opportunity to demonstrate the stellar work being done in your hospitals, departments and in your communities. The nomination and selections process for all awards will
remain consistent with previous years. Please submit your nomination on or before July 23rd, 2010 for consideration.
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Clostridium difficile: The newest superbug beats out MRSA
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According to Becky A. Miller, MD, who presented study results at an oral session at the Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections 2010, hospital-onset, healthcare-associated Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) have increased in frequency. Now, C. difficile has passed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in the
race to be the most prevalent healthcare-acquired infection (HAI) in hospitals.
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Antimicrobial Copper surfaces can
supplement routine hygienic practices by reducing surface contamination between cleanings, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Visit www.AntimicrobialCopper.com for important information about these products and their proper use.
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Vaccination role unclear in whooping cough outbreak
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Whooping cough, declared an epidemic in California last week, may look like just a cold or a persistent cough in adults. But in infants, it can be fatal, making adult vaccination essential, doctors
say.
Peaks in cases of the highly contagious disease cycle every two to five years. California saw its last peak in 2005, with 3,182 cases, according to state health officials.
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U.K.: Robots to do hospital's dirty work
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A fleet of robots is to carry out day-to-day tasks at an NHS hospital, it has been revealed.
The robots will be used to transport clinical waste and dirty linen, deliver food and dispense drugs at the new Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, Stirlingshire. It is the first time a U.K. hospital will use the state-of-the-art technology, which is already in place in hospitals in Japan, the U.S. and France.
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Patient satisfaction scores can have more to do with the patient perception of their experience, than the quality of the care given. EVS is more than just being able to clean rooms...it's about understanding what actions contribute to positive patient experiences. Learn about 3 EVS strategies for raising HCAHPS scores. MORE
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Measure outcomes and drive continuous improvement with the DAZO® Monitoring System
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The SMG is the world's first glove-specific quality certification, developed in consultation with the U.S. FDA, to ensure the manufacture of high-quality low-protein low-powder and powder-free medical examination gloves. Cost effective SMG-certified gloves provide excellent barrier protection with minimized latex allergy risk and are naturally environment friendly unlike synthetic gloves.
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