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"Injection-related severe bacterial infections (SBIs), including skin and soft tissue infections, endocarditis, and osteomyelitis, are rising in prevalence in the United States and disproportionately affect people who inject drugs (PWID)" Appel et al (2026).
"Needlestick injuries remain a persistent occupational hazard for staff working in operating rooms, where sharp instruments are handled under time pressure within complex team environments" Noguchi et al (2026).
"Of the nurse sensitive quality indicators included, only central line-associated bloodstream infections were significantly (negatively) but weakly associated with overall hospital rating" Murphy et al (2026).
"OPAT is feasible and increasingly used in Italy, but remains inconsistently implemented across regions. Broader adoption would benefit from national guidance, standardized protocols, and integrated stewardship frameworks” Moreal et al (2026).
"This study aimed to analyze sharps waste management practices and to structure improvement actions for biosafety governance in Brazilian Emergency Care Units (ECUs) through the application of the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and DMAIC method (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control)" Ayres et al (2026).
"We conducted a quality improvement project at Evelina London Children's Hospital, aiming to reduce UVC-related complications by introducing routine monitoring of UVC tip position after insertion using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)” Gallo et al (2026).
"Our study supports transhepatic hemodialysis catheters as a viable option for patients with no other access options, showing good long-term functionality, low infection rates, and reasonable dialysis adequacy” Freitas et al (2026).
"This study aimed to systematically analyze the epidemiology, pathogen distribution, and independent predictors of 28-day mortality in CRBSI to support early risk warning and precise intervention” Li et al (2026).
"This project highlights the importance of improving nurses' competency in CDE management through OSCE and MFS. Additionally, the development of patient-centered educational materials enhanced patients' understanding of chemotherapy extravasation risks, thereby contributing to improved patient safety and quality of care” Wang et al (2026).
"We report a case with clinical side effects related to extravasation of 177Lu-PSMA (estimated activity of 2.25 GBq) after administration via the cubital vein” Corveleyn et al (2026).
"Our study aimed to reproduce in vitro the cross-transmission of bacteria from dry surfaces to invasive medical devices via healthcare professional's gloves” Lebielle et al (2026).
"To determine the feasibility of using a single use elastomeric pump (EP) to deliver CSCI medication for 24 hours, as an alternative to syringe drivers (SDs) at discharge” Gover et al (2026).
