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• Nursing Home Antibiotic Resistant Infection Rates Impacted by Staffing Problems: Study

  January 31, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Nursing homes with higher staffing rates could face a smaller proportion of infections by certain dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria like MRSA, researchers conclude.

• Decolonization of Residents Lead to Fewer Nursing Home Infections: Study

  October 23, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals that targeted antiseptic bathing can significantly reduce the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections for nursing home residents.

• Newly-Admitted Hospital Patients’ Hands Often Carry Drug-Resistant Superbug Colonies: Study

  April 24, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that patients often bring colonies of antibiotic-resistant bacteria with them on their hands when admitted to hospitals.

• Staph Infections Still Major Health Risk, Killed Nearly 20,000 In 2017: CDC

  March 6, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  After years of declining rates, some types of serious staph infections are on the rise, the CDC warns.

• Cleaning MRSA Colonies Off Patients Before Discharge Leads To Fewer Infections: Study

  February 18, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals that a six month regimen of disinfection hygiene protocols can reduce the risk of MRSA following hospital discharge, but the procedures are hard for patients to follow.

• Nursing Homes Fail To Use Isolation Procedures for Residents Infected By Superbugs: Study

  March 10, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Nursing homes rarely employ recommended isolation precautions on patients with multidrug-resistant infections, a new study warns.

• Infection Control Initiative Making Progress Against MRSA at VA Hospitals: Report

  January 11, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Preventative measures put in place by the VA against the spread of MRSA appear to have had significant success in lowering hospital infection rates, according to the findings of a new study.

• “Superbug” Germs Often Found on Hands of Hospital Patients: Study

  March 16, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates that antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be being spread from patient's hands at hospitals and nursing homes.

• Unnecessary Antibiotics Prescriptions Rampant, Despite Risks: Study

  October 11, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Overuse of antibiotics is still rampant, and could be putting patients and humanity at risk, according to the findings of a new study.

• MRSA Rate Drops, CDC Releases Plan For Drug-Resistant Threats

  September 17, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  While we are winning the battle against MRSA, the CDC warns of new drug-resistant threats.