Nursing Home Infection Control Measures Still Need Improvement Years After COVID: Study
Researchers report that persistent staffing issues in U.S. nursing homes are compromising the ability of facilities to implement effective infection controls.
Tag Archives: Nursing Home Infections
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Decolonization Technique Could Lead to Fewer Nursing Home “Superbug” Infections: Study
Researchers indicate that the nursing home decolonization technique was achievable with existing staff and leadership, suggesting other facilities should be able to duplicate the reductions in serious and life-threatening infections.
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Antibiotics Use Linked to Spread of Treatment-Resistant Nursing Home Infections: Study
Despite VRE being detected on surfaces in nursing home rooms, resident infection rates were more strongly linked to the use of antibiotics and a lack of hand-washing etiquette.
