Monthly Archives: November 2014

Issue #14: November 3, 2014

NEWS THE EBOLA EPIDEMIC – New evidence reveals that US hospitals are unprepared to provide reliable infection control for Ebola virus disease (EVD). The Association of Professionals in Infection Control conducted a survey of members completed on October 15, showing that only 6% of more than 1,000 hospitals are well prepared to control infection risks from treating highly contagious EVD patients. The National Nurses United’s survey of members reveals that as of October 21 only 16% of nurses have received education from their hospitals regarding safe and effective infection control that included an opportunity for questions and answers. Healthcare providers…
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