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

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