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Antibiotic overuse puts patients at risk for adverse events and contributes to global antibiotic resistance. More than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the United States each year, and more than 35,000 people die as a result.1

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) have been associated with lower in-hospital antimicrobial consumption, earlier discharge when the oral switch protocol is implemented, and lower hospital costs. Nevertheless, their impact on antimicrobial

Hospitalization can be a stressful and emotionally taxing event for patients. Support provided to patients by visitors is recognized as an integral component in addressing the complex needs of hospitalized patients. Patient and family centered care

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is principally healthcare-associated with substantial impact on morbidity and mortality. Guidelines recommend CDI therapy for 10 days; however, it is often extended in practice when concurrent antibiotics are

Over the last fifteen years, the US health care system and its patients have paid an increasingly high price for adverse events. The health care system needs safe and reliable delivery systems to prevent common causes of patient harm.1-4 Health care

Peter JüniMay 25, 2020; 192:E566-E573Research

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is principally health care–associated, with a substantial impact on morbidity and mortality. The guidelines recommend CDI therapy for 10 days; however, it is often extended in practice when concurrent

Human adenoviruses are nonenveloped, double stranded DNA viruses causing healthcare-associated infections like respiratory infections, conjunctivitis, and gastroenteritis. They are transmitted by direct and indirect contact. For example, in hospitals

While vaginal preparation prior to hysterectomies to reduce the risk of contamination by vaginal flora is standard, there is no consensus on the appropriate choice of antisepsis agent. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the conversion from