Infection Control - June 2017
The truth about disinfectant contact time
More providers are moving closer to potential patients
6/30/2017
Study says healthcare facilities need pet therapy guidelines to limit infection
Without proper policies, pet associated infection risks may outweigh any benefits
6/29/2017
Patients at Md. medical center may be infected by improperly cleaned equipment
A piece of the endoscopy equipment had a defect that may have prevented it from being properly disinfected
6/29/2017
Adding a UV disinfection system to a healthcare cleaning routine
There are specific steps to creative an effective system
6/28/2017
U.S. Airmen may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis due to contaminated scopes
135 patients were treated with improperly sterilized endoscopes at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
6/27/2017
Study finds airborne pathogens live for 45 minutes
Queensland researchers have developed technique to study how some pathogens can spread
6/26/2017
Widow sues Olympus over scope-related superbug outbreak
Case is the first to go to trial in the U.S. stemming from a series of superbug outbreaks
6/26/2017
Tailored veterans home infection control cuts MRSA
Program led to a 64 percent reduction during first year
6/23/2017
Louisiana VA hospital cited for improper cleaning
OIG investigated the hospital's compounding pharmacy
6/23/2017
Two Legionnaires' case linked to hot tub at Florida senior facility
A third individual who showed signs of Legionnaires' disease later died, but his tests for the disease were negative
6/23/2017
Hospital floors are critical areas when it comes to cleaning
In rooms with a C. diff patient, floors were more likely to be contaminated with any of the three pathogens
6/23/2017
Deadly bacteria found in 37 percent of tested heater-cooler devices
CDC recommends hospitals notify patients who have had open-heart surgery in the last five years
6/22/2017
Study: Copper-impregnated surface has 80 percent reduction of contamination
The study examined the amount of microbial contamination on overbed tables
6/22/2017
Scope cleaning and sterilization processes leave instruments contaminated
Study finds sterilization process leaves instruments contaminated with debris, residue and bacteria
6/21/2017
APIC 2017 Film Festival winner highlights hand hygiene
Providence Health & Services Alaska as the winner of its seventh annual competition announced
6/20/2017
Interior design choices can support infection prevention
Style must be balanced with ease of cleaning
6/19/2017
Antiseptic manufacturers help make sense of FDA rules
The American Cleaning Institute will help infection control experts understand the pending Food and Drug Administration decision
6/19/2017
Study says removing sinks from ICU cuts bacterial colonization
'Water-free' patient care can reduce the number of ICU patients colonized with gram-negative bacteria
6/19/2017
Whitepaper offers guidance on choosing the right disinfectant
"Researching the Right Disinfectant for Your Facility: Without Damaging Instruments or Surfaces" available on Infection Control Today website
6/16/2017
Calif. hospital closes surgical unit after mold is found in sink
Healthcare facility has no way to sterilize equipment
6/16/2017
CMS says healthcare facilities must develop water management policies to prevent Legionnaires'
CMS surveyors will review facilities' water management implementation policies, procedures and reports
6/15/2017
Two infants develop Legionnaires' following water births
Two infants delivered in Arizona were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in early 2016
6/15/2017
Bacterial outbreak in NICU linked to contaminated tap water
An investigation were associated with absence of point-of-use filters on faucets
6/14/2017
Study examines disinfectants effect on C. diff
Researchers compare effectiveness of four products
6/13/2017
Too many Legionnaires' cases start in healthcare facilities, CDC says
After hotels, long-term care facilities and hospitals are the most common types of buildings associated with Legionnaires
6/12/2017
Focusing on surface contact in hand hygiene
The fifth moment of The World Health Organization's Five Moments for Hand Hygiene is the most overlooked
6/12/2017
Infection control in longterm care facilities
A proposed rule would make major changes to improve the care and safety in longterm care facilities or nursing homes that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs
6/9/2017
Creating a superior washroom experience
Washrooms play a critical role in driving a positive perception of healthcare facilities
6/9/2017
Cool water as effective as hot for hand washing
New study found that cool water removes the same amount of harmful bacteria
6/5/2017
Yearlong survey tracks bacterial diversity in new hospital
Study focuses on the flow of microbes between patients, staff and surfaces
6/5/2017
Healthcare facilities review plans in response to Congo Ebola outbreak
Experts say healthcare providers should review their Ebola response plans now to avoid repeating past mistakes
6/2/2017
Hospital cleaning budget cuts blamed for superbug outbreak
The hospital has been forced to dramatically increase its cleaning budget
6/2/2017