Advocacy Group Urges HHS to Halt Sepsis Trial

Public Citizen claims the Crystalloid Liberal or Vasopressors Early Resuscitation in Sepsis (CLOVERS) trial is dangerous because patients are being given one of two treatments for sepsis, both of which are risky and neither of which is considered standard treatment.

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HAIs Can Cause Emotional Pain, According to Study

Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland looked at 17 studies from five different countries that examined five different HAIs, with a focus on patient experiences of colonization and infection from bacteria that commonly cause HAIs.

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CMS Revises Memo on Requirements to Reduce Risk of Legionella Infection

While there are no new expectations for hospitals or critical access hospitals, be aware it does add a specific statement that “facilities must have water management plans” as well as a new note that testing for waterborne pathogens is left “to the discretion of the provider,” according to the letter to CMS’ Quality, Safety and Oversight group, formerly the Survey & Certification group.

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