Nurse Staffing and NICU Infection Rates
March 18, 2013 | Journal Article
Understaffing of nurses in NICUs associated with an increased risk of nosocomial infection among very low birth weight infants.
Hospital Acquired Infections/MRSA
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Accuracy of Hospital Administrative Data in Reporting Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Newborns
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Compared to clinical data, administrative data is an inaccurate source of information on hospital-associated bloodstream infections in NICU patients.
INQRI Study: Nurse-Led Intervention Can Dramatically Reduce Deadly, Costly Infections
September 27, 2012 | Story
Interdisciplinary team examines strategies to prevent problems with central intravenous lines.
New Study Finds Combination of Strategies and Practices Can Dramatically Reduce Deadly and Costly Infections Associated with Hospital Stays
September 13, 2012 | News Release
A new study reveals that combining several tested and proven practices for preventing central line associated bloodstream infections with a program to improve safety, teamwork and communication, can dramatically reduce the infection rates.
Human Capital News Roundup: 'Superbugs,' doctor rating systems, drug safety, and more.
August 30, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) leaders, scholars, fellows and grantees. Some recent examples: Forbes named RWJF President and CEO Risa Laviz ...
Iatrogenic Gastric Acid Suppression and the Risk of Nosocomial Clostridium Difficile Infection
May 10, 2010 | Journal Article
This article examines the relationship between acid-suppressive therapy and Clostridium difficile infection. It has been speculated that acid-suppressive may lead to increased rates of C difficile infection, but this theory has not been confirmed by prior research.
Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus and Methicillin-Resistant S aureus in the United States, 2001-2002
March 1, 2006 | Journal Article
Staphylococcus aureus, a common human pathogen, usually resides in nasal passages. In healthy individuals the bacterium is usually harmless but when passed among patients in hospitals or other institutions it can cause a variety of infections. Both ...
Sharing Nursing's Knowledge: What's in the Latest Issue
October 10, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
The monthly Sharing Nursing’s Knowledge e-newsletter will keep you up to date on the latest nursing news, research and trends.
Human Capital News Roundup: Voter ID laws, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, and more.
September 20, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) leaders, scholars, fellows and grantees. Some recent examples: The Associated Press reports that “as many as ...
Explaining Michigan
June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Social scientists describe what worked and why in a successful initiative to reduce central line infections in Michigan ICUs.