Infection Control - June 2019
Ebola death toll in Congo surpasses 1,500
A total of 2,239 Ebola cases were reported since the outbreak began
6/28/2019
Ebola efforts in Congo running short of money
Some fear situation will turn into a regional catastrophe
6/27/2019
Ohio hospital links hot water system to Legionnaires' outbreak
Testing showed significant legionella bacteria in the hot water system
6/25/2019
Arizona moves to revoke license after maggots found on Hacienda HealthCare resident
Hacienda is the same facility where an incapacitated female resident last year was raped and later gave birth to a baby
6/24/2019
Hospital faucets can harbor slime and biofilm
Water splashing out of a sink can spread contaminants
6/21/2019
Ohio hospital didn’t disinfect water lines linked to Legionnaires’
Officials said they think the bacteria are linked to inadequate disinfection prior to the facility’s opening
6/21/2019
Flint hospital ordered to reduce Legionnaires' risks
Hospital says the order is part of an effort to shift blame
6/21/2019
WHO repeats: Ebola outbreak not yet a global emergency.
It’s the third time agency has decided against emergency designation
6/20/2019
How to mitigate the spread of pathogens in sterile medical areas
Pathogens are most likely to proliferate in areas where moisture can accumulate and in any type of indentation, nook, cranny, divot, crack and puncture
6/20/2019
Twice-daily disinfection recommended for healthcare facility tablets
Tablets are often colonized with important human pathogens
6/17/2019
Problems with water pump postpones surgeries at Mayo University Hospital
The water pump in the sterilization facility
6/17/2019
WHO: Containing Congo Ebola outbreak may take two years
Of the 1,931 confirmed Ebola patients, 1,357 have died
6/14/2019
Man hires attorney after contracting lice from gurney at Detroit hospital
Hospital employees discovered that someone had stuffed wet clothes covered in bugs - possibly lice - under the gurney he was given as a mattress
6/13/2019
Ebola outbreak reaches 2,000 cases
The number of confirmed cases reached 2,000 three times as quickly as it took to reach 1,000
6/10/2019
Three more Legionnaires’ cases reported at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital
One person who contracted Legionnaires’ has died
6/10/2019
Areas outside nursing home resident rooms key to infection control
Residents have frequent contact with staff and the environment outside of their rooms
6/7/2019
New Ohio healthcare facility reports patient death in Legionnaires’ outbreak
The first patient was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ the day after the hospital opened
6/6/2019
Michigan investigates Legionnaires' at four hospitals
Patient at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor confirmed with Legionnaires' disease
6/4/2019
Environmental disinfection tips for Candida auris infection prevention and control
Preventing C. auris transmission requires diligent adherence to infection control recommendations, including placing patients colonized or infected with C. auris in single rooms on Standard and Contact Precautions
6/4/2019
Study finds solutions for limiting exposure to Candida auris
Procedures used in an animal facility can potentially be applied to healthcare facilities
6/3/2019
