Information about the prevention and eradication of hospital-acquired infection.

In a symposium held during the 2007 annual APIC meeting, three nationally known experts presented their infection-fighting success stories: a team-based interventions approach; proven ideas for reducing infections in the pediatric ICU; and the use of innovative technologies in combating hospital-acquired infections. View the presentations August 25, 2008 Hand hygiene hijinks Proper hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways hospitals can reduce healthcare-associated infections, but compliance rates remain low. To reinforce the importance of hand washing, some hospitals are thinking outside the box. Take a closer look. Receive regular updates on infection-control issues. Choose the option that works for you. RSS Feeds E-mail Notifications