Infection Control

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Phone: (804) 233-3707 Fax: (804) 233-3705 Email: editor@peakdev.com Bed bugs are tiny insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals, such as dogs, cats, mice, birds and bats. They tend to infest areas where people sleep, hiding during the day and coming out at night to feed on people sleeping in their beds. This is why they’re called bed bugs. A bed bug infestation can occur in any setting. As a nursing assistant, it’s important for you to be aware of how bed bugs are transmitted, and signs of infestation. This newsletter will discuss bed bugs, including their increasing incidence, life cycle, signs of bed bug infestation and treatment. Guidelines for detecting and preventing bed bug infestation in the facility will also be covered.