Infection Control - February 2018
Copper-coated uniforms could curb infection transmission
Healthcare professionals could soon be wearing uniforms brushed with these tiny copper nanoparticles
2/26/2018
Maine healthcare facilities bracing for worsening of flu season
Swamped emergency rooms in Portland sending patients elsewhere
2/26/2018
Infection problems could cost Michigan healthcare facility its Medicare patients
An investigation found the hospital is not compliant with infection control standards
2/26/2018
Legionnaires' found at Illinois mental health facility
A patient at the Chester Mental Health Center in Chester has been diagnosed
2/26/2018
Study suggests hand-washing helps decrease nursing home deaths
Researchers recommend using hospital hand-hygiene protocols
2/23/2018
Washington hospital screening visitors at front door for flu-like symptoms
Visitors get color-coded tags upon entering facility
2/21/2018
Disinfecting robot can help fight HAIs
Studies demonstrate benefits and explore strategies for use
2/21/2018
Reducing cross-contamination risk in healthcare facilities
Environmental cleaning specialists offer tips to help control infections
2/20/2018
Woman claims OK hospital bathroom was infested with bugs
Hospital staff cleaned the shower with bleach after being alerted to the bugs
2/20/2018
Bed bug histamines persistent in infested areas
New research suggests bed bugs are a medically important threat
2/16/2018
W.Va. healthcare facility postpones surgeries due to sterilization issues
Cabell Huntington Hospital found residue on equipment and surgical trays
2/16/2018
Deadly ‘superbug’ fungus may be spreading
Number of U.S. patients infected with Candida auris has climbed to 200
2/16/2018
Managing healthcare facilities' airborne pathogens
The air is the source of more than one-third of nosocomial infections
2/15/2018
Seamless flooring for low-dust environments
Airborne particles are home to an incredibly diverse population of dust-residing microbes, including not only bacteria and viruses, but also fungi, algae and protozoa
2/15/2018
Are biofilms from hospital shower pipes harmful?
Some new bacteria with characteristics of species known to be harmful were seen
2/14/2018
Improvements for Missouri veterans homes urged
Report says facilities should encourage staff to report problems
2/14/2018
Best conditions for Legionella bacteria growth
Warm tap water with dissolved organic matter supports the growth of biofilms
2/13/2018
Norovirus outbreak among security staff suspected at Olympic Games
The South Korean military has been deployed to cover
2/12/2018
Hospital toilet flushing can spread pathogens
Study shows particle concentrations before and after the flush were significantly different
2/12/2018
Hospitals enforce stricter visitation rules during bad flu season
Flu activity in the U.S. has increased for 10 weeks in a row
2/9/2018
S. Korea prepping for potential disease outbreaks at Olympics
Study shows particle concentrations before and after the flush were significantly different
2/9/2018
Hospitalizations for flu nearing 10-year high
The overall hospitalization rate was 51.4 per 100,000 population for the week ending Jan. 27
2/8/2018
Florida nurse's flu rant goes viral
Nurse: 'There is a cesspool of funky flu at the E.R. right now'
2/7/2018
Colorado hospital suspends surgeries due to sterilization problems
Process at Aspen Valley Hospital compromised
2/7/2018
Healthcare facilities taking extra precautions this flu season
Clinics staff members are cleaning bathrooms with microbacterial disinfectant after each patient
2/6/2018
Flu season also taking financial toll on hospitals
Hospital costs are expected to spike because of lower reimbursement rates
2/5/2018
Restroom design working to keep healthcare facilities healthy
Restrooms in healthcare environments are the perfect storm for the spread of infectious disease
2/2/2018
