Day archives: September 2nd, 2011

FHFA Sues 17 Firms to Recover Losses to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

News release: “The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as conservator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), today filed lawsuits against 17 financial institutions, certain of their officers and various unaffiliated lead underwriters. The suits allege violations of federal securities laws and common law in the sale of residential private-label mortgage-backed securities (PLS) to …

Subjects: Courts, Government Documents, Legal Research

Improving Adherence to Hand Hygiene Practice: A Multidisciplinary Approach

CDC: Improving Adherence to Hand Hygiene Practice: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Didier Pittet – University of Geneva Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland Hand hygiene prevents cross-infection in hospitals, but health-care workers’ adherence to guidelines is poor. Easy, timely access to both hand hygiene and skin protection is necessary for satisfactory hand hygiene behavior. Alcohol-based hand rubs may be …

Subjects: Government Documents

CDC: Mental Illness Surveillance Among Adults in the United States

Mental Illness Surveillance Among Adults in the United States, MMWR Supplements – September 2, 2011 / Vol. 60 / Supplement “This report summarizes data from selected CDC surveillance systems that measure the prevalence and impact of mental illness in the U.S. adult population. Data from the CDC 2005–2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicate …

Subjects: Government Documents