Nursing homes must begin to use enhanced barrier precautions to prevent broader transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms, CMS said.

A cut on your skin. A urinary tract infection. The flu. These are all common conditions that millions of people experience every day – and they can also lead to sepsis, a life-threatening ...

The CDC is calling Candida auris, a deadly fungal infection, an 'urgent threat' as screened cases have tripled from 2020 to 2021.

Many nurses favor disposable gowns because they have a reputation for being cooler and more breathable, Luria said, but infection control should be prioritized over comfort.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed three bills into law aimed at improving infection prevention and control responses in nursing homes, according to a Nov. 10 press release.

A peer-reviewed study concludes that disposable gowns used in thousands of U.S. hospitals have underperformed in tests and may leave health care workers at greater risk.