For the first time, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), IDSA, and three other leading health care organizations have come together to publish practical, evidence-based strategies to help hospitals prevent six of the most important health care-associated infections (HAIs). Hospitals should take note; otherwise their accreditation could be at risk.

As emphasis on quality of care grows and reimbursement for hospital-associated infections declines, infectious diseases specialists have a growing opportunity to demonstrate their value as practitioners of infection control.  A new tool can help you justify your value and make your case effectively in negotiations with your hospital administration.

This month: influenza symptoms in hospitalized patients; oseltamivir resistance rising; antiviral treatment and hepatitis C cirrhosis; Bartonella and chronic neurological symptoms; HPV in men; and new data on HAART and cardiovascualr risk. 

Upcoming dates to remember

48th Annual ICAAC/IDSA 46th Annual Meeting
October 25-28, 2008
Washington, DC
The online registration deadline has passed, but you may still register on site.
*New* 48th Annual ICAAC/IDSA 46th Annual Meeting HIV Track

IDSA 47th Annual Meeting
October 29-November 1, 2009
Philadelphia, PA

Fellows In-Training Exam
March 3-4, 2009
*Note: This is a different date than was previously advertised.

Clinical Practice Management Meeting
March 20-21, 2009
San Diego, CA
Registration opens October 25, 2008.

SHEA 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting March 19-22, 2009 San Diego, CA Online Abstract Submission: November 17, 2008