Just 17.4 percent of ambulatory care nurses reported that they comply with all nine standard precautions for infection prevention, according to a study in the American Journal of Infection Control.

A mixed media education-based intervention proved effective in improving knowledge, attitude and compliance with standard precautions, according to an American Journal of Infection Control-published ...

North Carolina reports its first flu death of the season and urges vaccinations and hygiene to prevent more cases.

Medically reviewed by Gurdeep S. Sareen, PharmDMedically reviewed by Gurdeep S. Sareen, PharmD Preventing a dirty hospital is a top priority for healthcare professionals. There are many precautions ...

On the heels of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services emphasizing the importance of using enhanced barrier precautions when caring for certain nursing home residents, infection control ...