By: Carol Shenold, RN, ICP, Quality Specialist, MRSA Lead       

     How did something we all learned in kindergarten become such a massive, complex issue? We all know how to do it and we take for granted that everyone does it.  Preschoolers learn to wash their hands while they sing "Happy Birthday."   

     But do others carry it out in practice? Do we? Do you? Really? Even though we take for granted that everyone washes at all the appropriate times, they don't. Click here to read more. 

     Understand the rationale and guidelines for different approaches to contact precautions in different settings of care. Read more...

Norman Regional Recognized for Progress Toward Elimination of HAIs.  

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