🏥 New research shows a carefully designed bundle of nine infection-control practices drastically cut rates of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) — and the impressive part is, the benefit lasted over 7 years, even through the COVID-19 pandemic. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Hospital CIOs are being asked to turn genomics from “pilot” to core infrastructure. Here are 4 questions to ask before you pick a genomics platform, plus how PraediGene supports them in the real world. Read the guide: bit.ly/4oqgzDq

New Study: Pharmacy-driven MRSA PCR nares screening + EMR enhancements cut vancomycin duration in pneumonia (55h → 22h) w/o worse outcomes. Tools like PraediAlert can instantly flag Neg MRSA nares patients still on vancomycin to support faster, safer de-escalation. #Stewardship bit.ly/4ot4ayH

We are thankful 🦃for new multi-society Long-Term Care IPC guidance that demands a proactive shift. PraediAlert facilitates this by automating surveillance & providing the real-time insights IPs need for rapid intervention.#InfectionControl #Surveillance

Public knowledge gaps on antibiotics persist — misconceptions about viral infections & spread of resistance fuel inappropriate demand. Pharmacists & other clinicians are key in reinforcing patient education. doi.org/10.1016/j.cm... #AntimicrobialStewardship

A new Clinical Infectious Diseases study found that AI–assisted review identified CLABSI with high accuracy (93%), reduced chart review time, and lowered inter-facility variability. AI-supported surveillance may help modernize HAI detection and reporting. https://bit.ly/3LZD70g

A recent analysis, presented at IDWeek 2025, reveals new data on CDI mortality demographics. Read more about it: tinyurl.com/pwftnvb7 #CDiff #InfectionPrevention #IDWeek2025

🚨 APIC's Updated Mpox Playbook is live & the epidemiology is evolving. The playbook flags critical updates: 1) CDC Traveler Notice: Level 2 (Enhanced Precautions); 2) CLADE WARNING: Int'l travel-associated spread of Clade Ib detected. Review now: apic.org/wp-content/...

🚨 PK matters! Cefdinir showed higher treatment failure vs cephalexin for uncomplicated UTI (doi.org/10.1093/ofid...). Remember to account for bioavailability & urinary penetration when selecting UTI therapy. #AntimicrobialStewardship

💜 U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is Nov 18–24. We are going purple to highlight appropriate antibiotic and antifungal use, its link to AMR, and to recognize VA clinicians and ASP teams caring for veterans. #USAAW #antimicrobialresistance #stewardship #PraediAlert

SHEA Expert Guidance has recently updated its recommendations for infection prevention in nursing homes. Check it out! #InfectionPrevention #NursingHomes spice.unc.edu/wp-con...

🧪 New in CID: review on antibiotic allergy delabeling. Many “antibiotic allergies” are not true allergies. Covers risk tools, oral challenge, and targeted testing to remove labels. A MUST-READ for ID, allergy, pharmacy & stewardship: academic.oup.com/cid...

Day 2 at #AMPath2025 Booth 1047 is going great! Interest in PraediGene is significant (which is no surprise to us, of course). Be sure to stop by and grab a copy of the VA Case Study! #PraediGene #Genomics #MolecularPathology

We're all set up at #AMPath2025 - be sure to swing by Booth 1047 and grab our VA Case Study. The results just might surprise you. #PraediGene #Genomics #MolecularPathology

Stop the IP-OH data gap! PraediAlert instantly links a new patient's infection to all potentially exposed staff members. Real-time contact tracing speeds up OH notification, protecting your workforce immediately. www.infectioncontrol... #InfectionControl #PraediAlert

DoxyPEP offers STI prevention benefits—but not without trade-offs. This study highlights increasing resistance, reinforcing the need for judicious antimicrobial stewardship. doi.org/10.1093/cid/... #AntimicrobialStewardship

We honor all Veterans today. Your service inspires our work. Thank you. #VeteransDay

We’re thrilled to welcome Kelly Echevarria, Pharm.D., BCIDP as National Program Expert for Clinical Stewardship Solutions on PraediAlert for VAMCs. Read the full announcement: tinyurl.com/5pu84ba2

🎉 Congrats to Overton Brooks VAMC (Shreveport) for being 1 of 514 hospitals nationwide to achieve ZERO CAUTI from July 2023-June 2024. We are proud to be associated with organizations setting this gold standard for patient safety! #PatientSafety #HealthcareExcellence #CAUTI tinyurl.com/jhxjd93d

#AMPath2025 kicks off this week in Boston. See how the VA launched LDTs and cut turnaround time with PraediGene. Stop by booth #1047 and meet Bill Maher and Joel Mewton to hear more! #Genomics #MolecularPathology #LDT #PrecisionMedicine

FDA ALERT: IV fosfomycin (CONTEPO®) now approved for adults with cUTI, including pyelonephritis — the first IV fosfomycin available in the U.S. Broad GNR coverage, including MDR E. coli & Klebsiella. Supported by ZEUS Phase 2/3 trial > CONTEPO noninferior to pip-tazo for cUTI. tinyurl.com/48k3da4d

#AMPath2025 Booth 1047 topics: VA LDTs, TAT gains, oncology workflows, report customization, and PraediGene demos. DM to pre-schedule with Bill or Joel before slots fill up! #Genomics #LabOps #PathologyInformatics

#AMPath2025 starts in about FOUR DAYS! We'll be in Booth #1047 sharing how the VA launched LDTs and cut turnaround time with PraediGene. Swing by and connect with Bill Maher and Joel Mewton. #Genomics #MolecularPathology #LDT #PrecisionMedicine

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is one of only 338 hospitals nationwide recognized by Becker's with a zero CLABSI rate (Oct 2023–Sept 2024). We are proud to be associated with organizations setting this gold standard for patient safety! Read more: tinyurl.com/wvmhznjj

Heading to #AMPath2025 next week. We'll be sharing about LDTs + faster TAT in the VA with PraediGene. Visit us at Booth #1047. DM to schedule a 15-min slot in advance.

Another reason to revisit penicillin allergy labels: non–beta-lactams used for surgical prophylaxis were associated with 1.8× higher odds of postoperative SSI. doi.org/10.1001/jama... #AntimicrobialStewardship #SurgicalProphylaxis

To bring genomics into the EHR without chaos: structured data, outputs that match your stack (PDF, JSON/VCF, HL7), and automate the last mile from pipeline to provider. PraediGene makes it real. #Genomics #EHR #HealthIT Details: bit.ly/4oShLQG

🚨 According to a recent article in Infection Control Today, outpatient clinic waiting areas can easily become transmission hubs if proper infection-prevention measures aren’t in place. How are you protecting patients in outpatient settings?

New meta-analysis in Journal of Infection: Across 136 RCTs, GLP-1 receptor agonists were linked to lower infection risk including serious, respiratory, skin, musculoskeletal, vascular, and even COVID-19 infections. journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(25)00245-2/fulltext

Recurrent C. diff = financial drain and preventable patient harm. Protect your 💰 and well-being with PraediAlert which has prevention strategies like real-time alerts, antimicrobial stewardship, hand hygiene tracking. tinyurl.com/3zr75ej4 #CDiff #InfectionControl

Still using anti-staphylococcal penicillins for MSSA bacteremia? The CloCeBa trial found cefazolin had similar efficacy with fewer adverse effects. doi.org/10.1016/S014... What’s your go-to beta-lactam for MSSA? #AntimicrobialStewardship

According to this article in AJIC, there's a growing urgency around the retention of healthcare workers. Infection prevention is a highly specialized role that requires focused retention efforts. How are you retaining your IP staff? #InfectionPrevention #Healthcare

Your next sepsis data analyst might be… an LLM. A JAMA Network Open study used LLaMA 3 to parse >100k clinical notes, clustering symptoms that predicted infection source, resistance, & mortality—with 99% accuracy. 🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #Sepsis #AI #ClinicalResearch

Infection Prevention Week 2025: we want to recognize the incredible work IPs do every day. You are the shield between patients & the threat of infection. You educate teams & tirelessly enforce the standards that keep hospitals & communities safe. #IIPW #InfectionPrevention #Infection

Celebrating Healthcare Quality Week with gratitude! 🙏 This week, we shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals in Healthcare Quality & Safety who are the driving force behind high-quality, safe care for all. Join the celebration! Happy #HQW2025! NAHQ.org/HQW

As we celebrate #PharmacyWeek2025, this article highlights how pharmacists enhance transitions of care—reducing readmissions and improving outcomes. 👏

🌍 During International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), we honor the IP pros whose expertise keeps patients and staff safe every day. Your dedication prevents outbreaks, saves lives, and strengthens healthcare everywhere. Thank you for all you do! 💙 #IIPW #InfectionPrevention #HealthcareHeroes

Diane Keaton’s death from pneumonia highlights how deadly this “common” infection remains. New Lancet review shows pneumonia continues to cause immense global burden. 🔗 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #PneumoniaAwareness

Common infections are becoming harder to treat. The World Health Organization warned new data shows that 1 in 6 bacterial infections globally are resistant to standard antibiotics, endangering millions and straining health systems worldwide. news.un.org/en/story/202...

Emerging evidence suggests moderate fever may support immune response in sepsis—challenging routine antipyretic use. A thought-provoking read for hospital clinicians: doi.org/10.1093/ofid... #Sepsis #InfectiousDisease

🗓️ OCT 15 is Global Handwashing Day! 👏 Washing your hands is the single most effective way to stop the spread of germs, helping to prevent respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Commit to the 20-second scrub! fightbac.org/handwas... #GlobalHandwashingDay #InfectionPrevention #PraediAlert

A “negative” dalbavancin trial doesn’t mean a dead end—it means opportunity. @PaulSaxMD highlights why even when results aren’t what we hoped for, there’s room for optimism in innovation, stewardship, and trial design. Read more: tinyurl.com/3m9wj28k #AntibioticStewardship #Dalbavancin

PGx at scale often stalls on workflow. Here are 5 pitfalls to avoid so reports are fast, consistent, and audit ready. bitscopic.com/building-a-s... #PraediGene #PGx #HealthIT

A recent study in Cambridge Care reveals how recurring C. difficile infections can cause a financial burden on healthcare organizations. How are you preventing these infections to protect patients and reduce costs at your facility? #PraediAlert #Cdiff www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/infe...

🚨 LISTERIA OUTBREAK: 4 deaths, 19 hospitalized. Foodborne illness requires rapid reporting to trace the source! PraediAlert by Bitscopic enables you to share case data quickly with public health to accelerate investigations. CDC: www.cdc.gov/listeria... #Listeria #FoodSafety #Bitscopic #PraediAlert

New study finds primary oral vancomycin prophylaxis reduced C. difficile infection in high-risk hospitalized patients, with few adverse events. Raises key questions for clinicians on dosing, resistance, and stewardship. doi.org/10.1017/ash.... #AMS #Cdiff

How do you reward hand hygiene heroes? This study shows that a hospital observed an 11.45% increase in hand hygiene compliance after implementing a daily reward program for top performers. #HandHygiene #PraediAlert

🩺 Can reducing the frequency of monitoring safely lessen the burden on OPAT teams and patients? In 420 patients, only 2% had lab abnormalities linked to readmission or treatment change. academic.oup.com/ofid/article... #OPAT #AntimicrobialStewardship #IDPharmacy

Summer's over, but the fight against HAIs continues! These are the top 5 topics from the season: + Borescopes in Sterile Processing + Risks of unauthorized UVC devices + Emerging pathogens (BOTM) + Dental assistant training & more Stay ahead of the curve:

The FDA has officially rescinded its 2024 rule on laboratory developed tests (LDTs) confirming that oversight belongs under CLIA. What does this mean for clinical labs? bitscopic.com/the-fda-back...