Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – January 29, 2012 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that roughly one in 20 patients acquires an infection while hospitalized. These infections can come from ventilators; central lines used to deliver fluids, medication and blood; urinary catheters; or surgical sites. The Wisconsin Hospital Association has launched a statewide initiative, funded with money [...]

Pediatric ICUs report 20% more central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) than their adult counterparts, according to a report from the Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center. Using state reports and data provided by Leapfrog, Consumer Reports researchers assessed 2010 bloodstream infection rates at 92 pediatric ICUs across 31 states and the District of Columbia. They rated [...]

Contact: Bob Rogers Chief Executive Officer Ivera Medical Corp. Bob.rogers@iveramed.com 760-612-6090 – Disinfects in 3 minutes and stays clean for up to 7 days – Reduced CLABSI by 86.2 percent and contaminated blood cultures by 92 percent CARLSBAD, Calif., January 12, 2012 Ivera Medical Corporation today announced it has received a new FDA 510(k) clearance [...]

The Joint Commission targets central line-associated bloodstream infections in its 2011 national patient safety goals, with NPSG.07.04.01 calling for hospitals to “implement evidence-based practices to prevent (CLABSIs).” Specifically, the goal targets hand hygiene, multidrug-resistant organisms, central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections. The Joint Commission requires whole-house surveillance on this issue including every patient [...]