Call 911 immediately, and tell the operator that you have an infection and are worried about sepsis. Septic shock can set in quickly, so it’s important to not wait to see if your symptoms improve.

Based on an American Journal of Infection Control study, 17.4 percent of ambulatory care nurses comply with all nine standard precautions for infection prevention, according to APIC. Long Island, N.Y.

New guidance issued to providers and state survey agencies adds the use of personal protective equipment during high-contact care activities to its infection and prevention and control standards ...