Why Wound Care is Essential during the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an influx of patients in hospitals and acute care facilities and it’s only expected to get worse. As a result, any procedure or service that is deemed “non-essential” is being shut down immediately. Many hospitals have already categorized wound care as “non-essential.” The Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders worry that […]
The Global Ongoing MRSA Epidemic
MORRIS, Ill., Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — “MRSA infections are rampant in the United States in healthcare facilities and in the community. The ongoing MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphyloccocus aureus) epidemic is fueling antibiotic resistance globally,” states Jeanine Thomas, founder of MRSA Survivors Network. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a current and dangerous global public health crisis and disaster. Hand hygiene compliance in […]
