Infection Control - September 2017
Where healthcare laundry and infection prevention meet
A healthcare facility infection preventionist must navigate the intersection where healthcare laundry and infection prevention come together
9/26/2017
New Orleans hospital patient infections linked to contaminated heater-cooler
Twelve patients at Children's Hospital in New Orleans contract rare SSI
9/25/2017
Montana hospital water tests positive for legionella
The test was prompted after a patient tested positive for the bacteria
9/22/2017
Study says separating septic, aseptic operating areas unnecessary
No relevant differences were seen microbial concentration in the environmental air between septic and aseptic procedures
9/20/2017
Bacteria stays on scrubs even with antibacterial fabrics
New research shows hospital scrubs can easily be contaminated
9/20/2017
Harvey floodwaters carry high levels of E coli, toxins
Precautions needed when returning to flooded buildings, public health experts said
9/18/2017
Specific environmental strategies needed in infection control
World Health Organization offers first-ever priority pathogens list
9/13/2017
Microbicidal paint used in George healthcare facility oncology unit
The microbicidal properties were attractive given the compromised immune system of the patient population
9/13/2017
Germicidal technologies reduce hospital airborne pathogens
UV-C technologies can contribute to strategies for reducing HAIs and ARMs without adding to their resistance to medicinal treatments
9/5/2017