Infection Control - July 2021

Delta Variant’s Spread Prompts Vaccine Mandates

Officials in California, New York City, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to require vaccinations or proof of negative test

7/30/2021

Environmental services, nurses and infection control services need clear roles and responsibilities

7/29/2021

Device is paired with real-time, cloud-based reporting feedback technology

7/21/2021

Healthcare group calls for COVID vaccine mandate since similar initiatives have proven successful

7/20/2021

Poor cleaning protocols increase risk of healthcare acquired infections

7/15/2021

Covering high-touch surfaces with silver-impregnated foil could reduce bacterial pathogen contamination

7/15/2021

Disinfecting is critical to infection control. Get answers for disinfecting around occupants, common touch points, chemical alternatives and more

7/12/2021

Health experts warn public there also could be very difficult flu season ahead

7/9/2021

CMS lacked authority to ensure hospitals had plans to prevent infectious diseases in place during pandemic

7/2/2021

Nationwide, little fanfare has greeted dozens of hospitals that require vaccinations

7/1/2021

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