CDC Presents Core Elements for Sepsis Programs
Sepsis, which is defined as life threatening organ dysfunction caused by dysregulated host response to infection, 1 is a leading cause of mortality and hospitalizations in the United States and…
Ending Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19: Interim Guidance
As of February 18, 2021 Some severely immunocompromised persons with COVID-19 may remain infectious beyond 20 days after their symptoms began and require additional SARS-CoV-2 testing and consultation with infectious…
Use and Care of Masks
People at higher risk for severe illness Some people are more likely to become very sick with COVID-19 People who are older People with certain medical conditions Pregnant and recently…
COVID-19 Overview and Infection Prevention and Control Priorities in non-U.S. Healthcare Settings
Summary of changes: ITF IPC COVID-19 Overview and Infection Prevention and Control Priorities in non-U.S. Healthcare Settings Webpage Structure of the document This overview is organized by first presenting a…
CDC Study: Rate of Nosocomial Infections in Nation’s Hospitals Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic
CDC’s findings are a setback for the national effort to encourage hospitals and their clinical laboratories to reduce the number of nosocomial infections and practice better antimicrobial stewardship Nosocomial infections—also…
CDC Study: Rate of Nosocomial Infections in Nation’s Hospitals Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic
CDC’s findings are a setback for the national effort to encourage hospitals and their clinical laboratories to reduce the number of nosocomial infections and practice better antimicrobial stewardship Nosocomial infections—also…
CDC advises trans people ‘chestfeeding’ kids, accused of neglecting health risks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s official website published advice for trans and non-binary individuals on seeking guidance on how to “chestfeed” their infants. In sections of the major health institute’s…
Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19: Information for Healthcare Professionals
What You Need to Know An updated list of high-risk underlying conditions, along with their associated evidence, is provided below. The conditions are grouped by the level of evidence, with…
COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review
Weekly Review, Signing Off This is the 97th and final issue of the COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review. Yesterday, May 11, 2023, marked the end of the federal COVID-19 public…
Post-COVID Conditions: Information for Healthcare Providers
Setting achievable goals through shared decision-making can be beneficial. Transparency is important for the process of goal setting; healthcare professionals should advise patients that Post-COVID Conditions are not yet well understood…