HAIs

Far UV-C Light Shows Promise for Decontaminating Medical Equipment in Clinical Settings

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Concept images of Far-UVC (Adobe Stock 316993517 by hopenv) Portable medical equipment is a well-documented vector for the transmission of health care-associated pathogens, yet consistent cleaning after each patient use remains a challenge. A new study investigated the effectiveness of wall-mounted far UV-C light technology as an automated, adjunctive solution to enhance equipment decontamination in … Read more

Enhancing Patient Safety With a Unique Device Identification Tracking System

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Pingtung Veterans General Hospital Nursing Department poster at AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of surgical care, precision is nonnegotiable—especially when tracking surgical instruments. At the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo held from April 5 to 9, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, a poster presented by Pingtung Veterans General Hospital … Read more

What Should Patients and Caregivers Know About Staying Healthy While in the Hospital

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Ill patient in hospital bed (Adobe Stock 924599139 by Darya) Background Due to the increased complexity of hospital settings, patients may experience care delays, errors, and complications, including infections. Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is the most common hospital-acquired infection in the US.1 The definition of HAP is not present on admission with an onset greater than … Read more