Tag: Infectious diseases

Flexible IV needle aims to reduce needle injuries, infections

Editor's Note Researchers have designed a new IV needle, called the Phase-Convertible, Adapting and non-REusable (P-CARE) needle, which becomes soft and flexible when inserted. The findings were published in Nature Biomedical Engineering on October 30.  Some highlights of the article include: Because medical IV needles are rigid, it allows them…

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By: Brita Belli
November 13, 2023
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The Joint Commission seeking comments on proposed new infection control requirements for hospitals, critical access hospitals

Editor's Note The Joint Commission, on May 24, announced that it is seeking comments on new infection control (IC) requirements for hospitals and critical access hospitals on preparedness for high-consequence diseases or special pathogens. These new requirements will replace the current standard IC.01.06.01 on preparing for an influx of potentially…

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By: Judy Mathias
May 25, 2023
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