Antimicrobial Stewardship

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Dick Davidson Quality Milestone Award

Ohio Hospital Association Works to Reduce Sepsis Mortality

State hospital association's efforts garner second consecutive Davidson honors

July 24, 2017

For the second consecutive year, the Ohio Hospital Association has garnered an honorable mention in the Dick Davidson Quality Milestone Award.

Hand Hygiene Do's and Don'ts

Proven methods for hospitals to improve hand-washing protocols

May 31, 2017

Julius A. Karash

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Proven methods for hospitals to improve hand-washing protocols.

Engaging Staff in Safety Initiatives

How Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s shift to new uniforms improved staff engagement

May 9, 2017

VESTEX

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Patient safety was a major focus of these efforts. As staff began to explore ways to improve, they uncovered an unexpected opportunity: staff uniforms.

Helper Drugs May Solve Resistance Problem

Studies indicate that drug-resistant bacteria genes can be manipulated

May 1, 2017

Richard R. Rogoski

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Studies indicate that drug-resistant bacteria genes can be manipulated.

How to Manage the Challenge of Preventing and Detecting Sepsis

Identifying sepsis can be difficult, but the deadly condition can be contained by following the proper protocols and acting quickly

March 16, 2017

Eric Gluck, M.D.

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Identifying sepsis can be difficult, but the deadly condition can be contained by following the proper protocols and acting quickly.

BRIGHT IDEA

Study: UV Light Helps to Eliminate Drug-resistant Bacteria

Transmission of four superbugs decreased a cumulative 30 percent

January 23, 2017

Marla Durben Hirsch

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Transmission of four superbugs decreased a cumulative 30 percent in Duke Health study published in Lancet.

Tapping the ED to Lower Infection Rates

Leave no emergency department behind in preventing health care–associated infections.

November 21, 2016

Leslie A. Mandel

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In light of emergency departments' role in health care–associated infections, can EDs be exempt from HAI-prevention efforts?

A Look at Multidrug-resistant Organisms

Here are prevention strategies for some common superbugs.

June 28, 2016

J. Hudson Garrett Jr., Ph.D.

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Here are prevention strategies for some common superbugs.

SIGNS OF RESISTANCE

Resistant Bacteria Require Added Efforts, Resources By Hospital Field

Strain of E. coli can fight off last-resort antibiotics

June 21, 2016

Julius A. Karash

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The emergence of a new strain of E. coli that is resistant to colistin raises the stakes for hospitals in their ongoing battle against drug-resistant infections.

Superbugs

7 Practical Strategies for Installing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program

National Quality Forum playbook comes as a resistant form of E. Coli found in the U.S.

May 27, 2016

Paul Barr

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National Quality Forum playbook comes as a resistant form of E. Coli found in the U.S.

New Bacterial Threat Known as Elizabethkingia Emerges

The origin of the Wisconsin strain seems to be based in the community, but hospitals should be alert for signs. An unrelated strain has emerged in Illinois.

April 22, 2016

Paul Barr

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The origin of the Wisconsin strain seems to be based in the community, but hospitals should be alert for signs. An unrelated strain has emerged in Illinois.

How to Choose the Right Care for Progressive Disease

The health care system must encourage early intervention and discussion about priorities for medical care in the context of progressive disease.

December 8, 2015

John R. Combes

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By reducing the utilization of nonbeneficial care — care that increases costs without a concomitant increase in value — health care can move closer toward achieving the Triple Aim.

The Right Care for Patients with Heart Disease

The AHA's most recent toolkit helps health care systems to employ elective percutaneous coronary intervention only when necessary.

August 6, 2015

John R. Combes

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The AHA's most recent toolkit helps health care systems to employ elective percutaneous coronary intervention only when necessary.

Recent Research

Many in ED for Chest Pain Don't Need to be Admitted

June 9, 2015

Bill Santamour

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Many in ED for Chest Pain Don't Need to be Admitted

Outlook is Improving for Antibiotic Stewardship

Health care is responding to the potential threat of antibiotic resistance, White House forum attendees say.

June 3, 2015

Paul Barr

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Health care is responding to the potential threat of antibiotic resistance, White House forum attendees say.

H&HN Daily

The Changing Role of Pharmacy

From Supporting Role to Strategic Contributor

May 20, 2015

Todd Sloane

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From Supporting Role to Strategic Contributor

H&HN Daily

Hospitals Play Big Role in Plan to Battle Antibiotic Resistance

A new presidential action plan for battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria could lead to changes at hospitals.

April 1, 2015

Paul Barr

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A new presidential action plan for battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria could lead to changes at hospitals.

H&HN Daily

Telehealth, Greening the OR and Resilient Design

In this video, H&HN staff preview articles on advances in telehealth, the greening of the OR and efforts to implement antimicrobial stewardship programs.

March 11, 2015

Bill Santamour

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In this video, H&HN staff preview articles on advances in telehealth, the greening of the OR and efforts to implement antimicrobial stewardship programs.

Executive Dialogue