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Office of HOPE

The Office of HOPE is a consortium between MU Extension, School of Medicine, Sinclair School of Nursing, and College of Health Sciences focused on improving healthcare outcomes in rural communities across the State of Missouri.

How to Read a Disinfectant Label (PDF)

Examples of information that can be found on a disinfectant label.

Acute Care Hospital Toolkit

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Acute Care Hospital Toolkit explains the four moments of antibiotic decision making and has tools to support their implementation and improve prescribing.

2017 HICPAC-CDC Guideline for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection: What the i…

In the FALL 2017 Prevention Strategist, the authors state: “In spite of an increasing focus on SSI reduction efforts and overall lower infection rates, the stakes remain high for all patients having surgery. Approximately 55 percent of SSI cases may be preventable with appropriate implementation of evidence-based strategies.” Find out what’s new and what you need to know about preventing SSIs in this article.

Meet the experts

Shirley Farrah, TEACHING PROFESSOR EMERITA
Shirley Farrah

Teaching Professor Emerita - School of Nursing

Amy Larson 2025 portrait
Amy Larson

Assistant Extension Professor; Primary Nurse Planner