Infection Control - October 2018
N.J. gives quick infection control training to three other facilities after deaths of 9 children
The education and training campaign on infection prevention and control practices targets the state’s other pediatric specialty hospitals
10/31/2018
N.J. facility where 9 children died from virus outbreak cited for deficiencies
The longterm care facility in Wanaque has been cited for infection control lapses in recent years
10/30/2018
C diff. transmitted through non-critical items
Report says proper disinfection of tools is crucial
10/29/2018
Hospitals not confident about sustaining preparedness for outbreaks
Ninety-five percent of hospital administrators say other priorities reduce their ability to focus
10/29/2018
Tips to prevent infection and keep healthcare facilities clean
A flu outbreak among senior residents can lead to serious health complications and potentially life-threatening conditions
10/29/2018
7 children dead in virus outbreak at New Jersey healthcare facility
More are ill as a result of adenovirus at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell
10/26/2018
Sunshine may kill bacteria in dust
Dust kept in the dark contained organisms closely linked to some respiratory diseases
10/26/2018
Health officials monitoring flu season
There are signs the current flu season will not be as widespread or deadly as last year
10/26/2018
C. diff. outbreaks linked to hospital linens
Study offers possible source for Clostridium difficile outbreaks
10/26/2018
Montana hospital implements facility-wide infection-control strategy
New disinfection toolkit for environmental services and bleach-based protocol fight C. difficile
10/25/2018
Disinfectant selection is essential for effective cleaning
Adherence to the manufacturer’s label instructions is also key
10/25/2018
Diarrhea spores can survive hospital laundering's high temperatures
Washing bedsheets in a commercial washing machine with industrial detergent at high disinfecting temperatures failed to remove all traces of C. diff.
10/24/2018
California law gives healthcare laundries more flexibility
The legislation will allow healthcare laundries to use lower wash temperatures and shorten the wash time
10/22/2018
Legionella plan is not the same as a water management plan
State and accreditation inspectors know the difference, even though it may be slight, they can issue a violation for the mistaken identity
10/19/2018
WHO expects Congo's Ebola outbreak to last at least 3-4 months
The outbreak has caused 194 cases and 122 deaths
10/19/2018
Ebola cases in Congo more than doubled since September
There were 33 new cases between Oct. 1 and Oct. 9, compared to 41 cases during all of September
10/17/2018
RTLS tags: Security friend or infection-prevention foe?
Infection-control guidance from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology includes disinfecting or replacing items such as lanyards, identification tags, cellphones and pagers if they come into contact with patients.
10/16/2018
Study finds hospital sink traps may harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria
CPE outbreaks are mostly attributed to patient-to-patient transmission via healthcare workers
10/16/2018
Cleaning curbs therapy dogs' MRSA risk
The risk of infection is greater for people whose immune system is weakened
10/15/2018
Resistance to Ebola treatment remains in the Congo
Current outbreak has a higher reported number of cases than the previous outbreak, with 150 cases reported as of September 28
10/11/2018
National Infection Control Week: A Week to celebrate healthcare staff and promote hygiene compliance
Healthcare professionals believe technology can play an important role in hygiene compliance and infection control
10/11/2018
Developing a successful ASC infection control program
Specific procedures like sterile processing for instrument care should be in place
10/10/2018
Safety risks increase for health workers in Congo Ebola outbreak
Researchers tested 10 freshly laundered privacy curtains
10/4/2018
Employees believe tech can improve hygiene compliance
Healthcare professionals said it’s important for facilities to use tech such as hand-hygiene monitoring systems
10/4/2018
Study finds hospital privacy curtains harbor MRSA
Researchers tested 10 freshly laundered privacy curtains
10/4/2018
CMS focus on Legionella means its time to review water management plan
A good water management plan begins with the facilities management team
10/4/2018
