There is growing evidence that many nursing homes have a high prevalence of community-associated strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) and contribute to regional spread among healthcare facilities. In a new study of more than 20 nursing homes in California, the…
Prior to 2012, only 2 cases of hantavirus infection had been identified in visitors to California’s Yosemite National Park – one in 2000 and another in 2010. Both infections were acquired in the Tuolomne Meadows area, miles distant from the…
As predicted during the ramp up and passage of the controversial Affordable Care Act, infection prevention appears to be one of the clear winners under health care reform. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all states that…
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) is joining a lawsuit against the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), arguing that new reporting requirements for surgical site infections (SSIs) could have a “devastating impact on patient care.” Effective June…