Financial Impact of SSI: Emerging From the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID Increases Strain on Hospital Systems Negative trends have been strongly projected for the healthcare system during the pandemic—yet, while COVID has posed many new challenges, financial strain is not a new issue for hospitals. All organizations need positive operating margins to survive long-term; this is especially important in the healthcare sector to ensure continuous…

Headshot of Jo Ann Brooks with text: 3 Questions with Jo Ann Brooks, PhD, RN, FAAN, FCCP

3 Questions with Jo Ann Brooks PhD, RN, FAAN, FCCP

3 Questions with Jo Ann Brooks PhD, RN, FAAN, FCCP 3 Questions With… features some of the finest thought leaders in healthcare specialties such as Infection Prevention, Vascular Access, Surgical Care and more. These experts answer questions on the latest insights, evidence and current practices. For our newest 3 Questions With… vlog, Eloquest Healthcare is proud…

Evidence‐Based Products and Practices Facilitate the Pivot to Telemedicine

Evidence‐Based Products and Practices Facilitate the Pivot to Telemedicine

Pivoting to Telemedicine Throughout the COVID‐19 pandemic, social distancing and reducing in‐person interactions have been essential to decrease viral spread. The healthcare industry has largely pivoted to telehealth per CDC recommendations, conducting clinical visits via virtual methods and operating in‐person facilities at restricted capacity. Doing so reduces unnecessary patient contact and exposure.¹ In order for…

3 Questions with S. Matt Gibson, RN, CRNI, VA-BC, CPUI by Eloquest Healthcare

3 Questions with S. Matthew Gibson, RN, CRNI, VA-BC, CPUI

3 Questions with S. Matthew Gibson, RN, CRNI, VA-BC, CPUI 3 Questions With… features some of the finest thought leaders in healthcare specialties such as Infection Prevention, Vascular Access, Surgical Care and more. These experts answer questions on the latest insights, evidence and current practices. For our newest 3 Questions With… vlog, Eloquest Healthcare is proud…

Device and Dressing Securement: Updated Practices Recommendations in the 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice

Device and Dressing Securement: Updated Practice Recommendations in the 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice

The newly released 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice (the Standards) has been substantially updated from the previous edition. Continuing to improve and standardize practice based on evidence improves patient quality of care and boosts efficiency at the same time. The Standards are rich with many new or refined practice recommendations, based on the ever-evolving…

Target Zero: Evidence Based Strategies for Reducing the Risk of CAUTIs. Webinar by Patricia Posa, MSA, BSN, RN, CCRN‐K, FAAN.

Target Zero: Evidence Based Strategies for Reducing the Risk of CAUTI

The webinar “Target Zero: Evidence Based Strategies for Reducing the Risk of CAUTIs”, led by Patricia Posa, MSA, BSN, RN, CCRN‐K, FAAN details the negative impacts of high CAUTI (Catheter‐Associated Urinary Tract Infection) rates for both patients and hospitals, identifies evidence‐based practices and alternative methods to prevent CAUTIs, and discusses strategies for maximizing CAUTI prevention…

3 Questions with Kathie Posa-Kearney MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN

Agent of Change: A CNS’s Recommendations for CAUTI Prevention 3 Questions With… features some of the finest thought leaders in healthcare specialties such as Infection Prevention, Vascular Access, Surgical Care and more. These experts answer questions on the latest insights, evidence and current practices. For our newest 3 Questions With… vlog, Eloquest Healthcare is proud to…

Vascular Access Care & Maintenance: Avoid MARSI during Dressing Changes

In our previous blog, “MARSI Guidelines on Safe Adhesive Removal,” we discuss the one often overlooked hospital acquired condition (HAC) is medical adhesive related skin injury (MARSI). Its prevention should be on every institution’s radar. In this video, Jack LeDonne, MD, FACS, VA-BC, features a case example of mechanical skin injury related to the removal of…

3 Questions with Marcia Ryder, PhD, MS, RN

3 Questions with Marcia Ryder, PhD, MS, RN 3 Questions With… features some of the finest thought leaders in healthcare specialties such as Infection Prevention, Vascular Access, Surgical Care and more. These experts answer questions on the latest insights, evidence and current practices. For our newest 3 Questions With… vlog, Eloquest Healthcare is proud to feature…