Hospital Negligence: Bed Sheets Can Be Source Of Life-Threatening Bacteria
A recent study published shows that dangerous C. difficile bacteria can be found on hospital bed sheets even after the linens have been laundered. C. difficile, sometimes referred to as C. diff, is a bacteria that causes symptoms that can range from diarrhea to a life-threatening inflammation of the colon. The research in this study … Keep reading…
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Connecticut Hospitals Among Worst for Patient Acquired Infections
According to a recent study conducted by Kaiser Health, Connecticut’s hospitals rank nationally as some of worst for infection safety. Six types of infections are monitored and tracked by the federal government: bloodstream infections from a central line, urinary tract infections (UTI) from a catheter, two types of surgical site infections, and two types of … Keep reading…
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Tagged C.Diff infection, Hospital acquired infection, MRSA infection
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