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Emerging pathogen—Candida auris: What you need to know

Candida auris is a yeast that can spread easily among patients in health care facilities, colonize patients, and potentially result in severe infections.

How a nursing assistant’s quick thinking turned a crisis into a lifesaving moment

Ali Paidar earned a Good Catch Award after taking immediate action when she noticed unusual bleeding on a patient.

New AI tools to improve patient care and clinician well-being

Evidently and Nabla, two new AI tools that were recently rolled out at UI Health Care, are prime examples of the technology partnerships we're pursuing to support our teams and enable stronger connection with our patients.

New medical directors

We welcomed a new medical director and a new physician value officer this month who will serve as clinical team leaders and be responsible for aligning their area with hospital initiatives

Clinical documentation improvement: Clinical documentation of sepsis

Sepsis is frequently seen in the acute hospital setting, but the definitions and clinical criteria leading to a diagnosis of sepsis can often be broad, cause confusion, and documentation can be conflicting within the medical record.

Compliance: Receiving compensation for travel from industry

Learn more about the UI Health Care Conflict of Interest policy regarding the acceptance of industry-compensated travel.

Recent patient comments about ‘Explain’

We receive a range of comments when patients leave us feedback including praise and recommendations for improvement. This month’s patient feedback is focused on explaining.

MicroGuide app transition to Eolas

The MicroGuide app containing UI Health Care-specific microbiology, pharmacy, infectious disease, and infection control guidelines transitioned to a new app, Eolas, on Monday, Sept. 23.

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