Respiratory Fluoroquiolone Use and Influenza
June 10, 2011 | Journal Article
Seasonal patterns of antibiotic use show unnecessary prescriptions given to treat flu-like symptoms.
Hospital Acquired Infections/MRSA
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Preventing Bloodstream Infections
April 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Over the past decade, advances in the quality of care have been slow. One area of success, however, has been in combating central line–associated bloodstream infections.
Working to Curb Antibiotic Overuse: CDC's Get Smart About Antibiotics Week
November 15, 2011 | Story
RWJF-funded Extending the Cure releases new research showing troubling trends in antibiotic use.
United States Falling Behind In Efforts to Curb Superbugs
September 27, 2011 | Book
A new online Web tool from ResistanceMap shows the latest regional and global trends in antibiotic resistance.
Learning Accountability for Patient Outcomes
July 14, 2010 | Commentary
In this commentary, Dr. Pronovost calls for greater accountability for patient safety within the U.S. health care system. He emphasizes the role of teamwork in reducing CLABSI and other preventable infections.
Increasing Resistance of Acinetobacter Species to Imipenem in United States Hospitals, 1999-2006
January 3, 2010 | Journal Article
This article explores both national and regional trends in rates of Acinetobacter resistance to imipenem, an antibiotic often reserved as a last-line treatment for infections.
'Get Smart' About New Solutions to Antibiotic Resistance
November 18, 2010 | Story
RWJF-funded program is partnering with the CDC in a new campaign to raise awareness.
Pharmaceutical Conservation Key to Slowing Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
September 7, 2010 | News Release
Proposal would reward drug companies for reducing resistance.
Implementing Standardized Operating Room Briefings and Debriefings at a Large Regional Medical Center
August 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Implementation of a standardized briefing and debriefing tool in a large regional medical center was a practical and feasible strategy to improve perceptions of interdisciplinary communication and teamwork in the operating room.
Reducing Health Care Hazards
April 7, 2009 | Journal Article
A proposed public-private partnership to help the health care community emulate the successes of the Commercial Aviation Safety Team in commercial aviation.