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📗 JHI ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT 📗 The impact of sink removal and other water-free interventions in intensive care units on water-borne HCAI 💧🚿 With increasing awareness of water sinks as potential sources of outbreaks and transmission of multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria in intensive care units (ICUs), there is growing interest in water-free patient care systems. This systematic review reviewed and synthesized available evidence on the effectiveness of sink removal with or without water-free activities in the ICU environment to reduce water-borne healthcare-associated infections. Read full article 👉 https://ow.ly/55Ue50Sn5Mk 📣 New dates for our SOLD OUT 'Water safety in healthcare' course will be released soon 💧 📅 Be the first to know about the new dates by signing up to our EOI list 👉https://ow.ly/Ii4h50Sn5Mj

A healthy population is the backbone to sustained economic growth. Creating affordable and equitable access to healthcare is therefore imperative to broad-based economic growth.

I hope you will take the opportunity to learn more about preventing and managing Surgical Wound dehiscence(SWD)

Join us for the first webinar in our series to learn from CDC SMEs about the newly released Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements. Gain insights to implement each core element through in-depth discussions. #WeAreFirstline Register for the first event! http://spr.ly/6044u8E3I

Great quick read from Forbes this morning (link in comments). Concierge medicine (such as at SHIFT Medical) offers a more personalized, accessible, and proactive approach to healthcare. In a time when traditional healthcare systems can feel impersonal and rushed, concierge medicine provides dedicated time with your doctor, comprehensive care, and a focus on prevention and optimization rather than simply disease management . Prioritize your well-being by exploring the benefits of concierge medicine and investing in a healthcare model that truly cares for you.

Can I store this here? If you're like me, you have been asked this question dozens of times. It seems we are all short on storage, doesn't it? While I can't answer the million dollar question about the lack of storage, I can help you determine what can be stored where from an infection prevention perspective. It all hinges on one main principle....separate clean from dirty. Here is a podcast on distinguishing clean and dirty if you want to listen in here https://lnkd.in/epYi2F5R. 

🩸 It's Patient Blood Management Awareness Week! 🩸 Did you know that every drop of blood is precious, and by optimizing its use, we can save lives? Join us in raising awareness and spreading the word about the importance of Patient Blood Management (PBM)! 🌟 What is PBM? 🌟 PBM is a patient-focused, evidence-based approach to managing and preserving our precious blood resources. It involves strategies to reduce unnecessary blood transfusions, improve patient outcomes, and enhance overall healthcare quality.

At PDI, we frequently talk about our competitive advantages, and without fail, our clinical team comes up as one of them time and time again. Excited for #APIC2024 - Come see why you should #CallonClinical with PDI. #bethedifference #pdi

Can I store this here? If you're like me, you have been asked this question dozens of times. It seems we are all short on storage, doesn't it? While I can't answer the million dollar question about the lack of storage, I can help you determine what can be stored where from an infection prevention perspective. It all hinges on one main principle....separate clean from dirty. Here is a podcast on distinguishing clean and dirty if you want to listen in here https://lnkd.in/eyeQSmy8. 

Join Dr. Hudson Garrett, FACHDM, FAHVAP, FACHE, FSHEA, FNAP, FIDSA this evening at the Dayton, Ohio Chapter of AORN for a continuing education presentation on the new AORN Guidelines on Sterile Technique. During this discussion, Dr. Hudson Garrett, FACHDM, FAHVAP, FACHE, FSHEA, FNAP, FIDSA will review the role of healthcare air and sterile technique in reducing the risk of Healthcare-Associated Infections. Thanks to Aerobiotix for making this special symposium available! #infectioncontrol #infectiousdiseases #infectionprevention #AORN #perioperative #AORNGuidelines #perioperative