Category Archives: Infection

Registered nurses make a difference in patient outcomes

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Pat Iyer

Evidence is mounting that the number of registered nurses and the hours per day that they provide care in hospitals can improve patient outcomes. “Nursing leaders and researchers acknowledge that if nursing units are understaffed or the skill mix is … Continue reading →

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Infection in Hospital After Carotid Stent videotip

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Pat Iyer

When I met David Seid, he told me this compelling story of a hospital acquired infection after a carotid stent and how this devastating complication affected his father.

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Prevent urinary tract infections

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Pat Iyer

Healthcare-associated urinary tract infections were once the most common type of infection in hospitals. They cause significant illness and even death in some patients. Catheterizations may injure the urethra (tube up to bladder), restrict the patient’s mobility, and cause the … Continue reading →

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How to avoid infections in the hospital videotip

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Pat Iyer
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Are you infected with HIV?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Pat Iyer

A front page headline in the USA Today for June 8, 2011 stated, “Many with HIV don’t know it.” Experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 20% of people infected with HIV don’t know it. One … Continue reading →

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