Connie Steed, an infection prevention consultant, discussed the benefits of universal nasal decolonization at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology annual meeting. She talked about how this practice can lower the burden of S. aureus colonization in healthcare facilities and prevent infections. Nasal decolonization has become standard procedure to reduce the risk of transmission of Staphylococcus aureus in hospitals. Steed received the 2024 Carole DeMille Award for her 40 years of contributions as an infection preventionist.
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The potential benefit of universal nasal decolonization
