ICCS Infection Prevention & Infection Control Newsletter: 2019 Year in Review (Part II)
In this second part of a two-part special edition of the ICCS Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter, find some of the biggest infection prevention and control news items from 2019. Note: Access Part I here.
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Special Report: 10 of the Scariest Healthcare Infections and Threats — In the spirit of Halloween, the team of ICCS consultants shared 10 of their scariest healthcare infections and threats.
FDA: Facilities Should Transition to Duodenoscopes With Disposable Parts — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised hospitals and endoscopy facilities to transition away from fixed endcap duodenoscopes to duodenoscopes with disposable components that help with or even eliminate the need for reprocessing.
Outpatient Facilities Struggling With Joint Commission Infection Control Standards — The Joint Commission released its top challenging standards through the first half of 2019 for ambulatory healthcare organizations and office-based surgery practices. High on both lists: multiple infection control standards.
Healthcare-Acquired Infections Account for 16% of Medical Errors — The results of a study indicated that healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) are associated with nearly one in six incidents of preventable patient harm.
Joint Commission Introduces New Ambulatory Antimicrobial Stewardship Requirements — The Joint Commission announced new antimicrobial stewardship requirements for accredited ambulatory healthcare organizations that routinely prescribe antimicrobial medications.
Sterile Processing Errors Earns Spot on ECRI Top Health Technology Hazards List — ECRI Institute issued its annual list of the top 10 health technology hazards. Sterile processing errors came in at #3.
CDC Issues 2nd Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report: 12 Key Takeaways — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its second "Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States" report and there were a number of significant issues raised.
Study Identifies Risk Factors for Serious Knee Replacement Infection — A study identified the most important risk factors for developing severe infection following knee replacement surgery.
Surgical Gloves Before Surgical Gown Decreases Infection Risk — Putting on surgical gloves before putting on a surgical gown was shown to have a significant impact on sleeve contamination, according to a study.
Measles Outbreak: 8 Resources for Outpatient Settings — Several outpatient center clients contacted ICCS regarding the measles epidemic and how outpatient settings should respond. We compiled and shared a compendium of resources available for free access and download.
CDC: Medical Device-Associated HAIs More Likely to Be Antibiotic Resistant — A CDC report indicated that healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) linked to medical device use are more likely to be antibiotic resistant than surgical site infections (SSIs).
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