CMS requires physicians to be included in infection control education, which is why Brainerd Lakes Surgery Center in Baxter, Minn., puts its physicians through infection control orientation. The ASC ...

The article explains that both qualifications relate to infection control, are designed for different treatment ...

The CDC and the American Nurses Association jointly launched a nursing education network for infection control and prevention. The Nursing Infection Control Education Network consists of 20 specialty ...

As part of new CMS rules that take effect in 2026, hospitals must adopt additional safety measures for sepsis care outlined by the agency to continue to receive government funding. Including sepsis ...

Hospital infection control programs can help healthcare organizations monitor and improve practices, identify risks and proactively establish policies to prevent the spread of infections. Judith ...

First came the federal requirement that every nursing home must have an infection control preventionist on staff. Now, a government watchdog says that minimum training requirements should be ...

Infection control continues to top the list of survey deficiencies for long-term care facilities with overall safety environment running a close second. Newly released data pinpoints areas where most ...

A multifaceted approach focused on enforcing basic infection prevention practices and promoting education about Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) transmission led to a reduction in the number of ...

Dental assistants are finally getting the recognition and support they deserve, and this new scholarship opportunity could open doors that were previously unavailable. In this episode, industry ...

Officials said the courses will be open to healthcare practitioners beyond the institute, including staff from other hospitals and organisations, on a payment basis ...