The first national survey to determine the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant organisms has revealed that one in 12 adults in hospitals across Canada are either colonized or infected with a superbug.
While Georgia health inspectors are vigilant about the cleanliness and safety of places like restaurants and public pools, hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) have slipped under their radar.
The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) is directing facilities to guidelines published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent the spread of CRE.