Infection Control - November 2022
CDC: Hospital Associated Infections On the Rise
CDC recently reported continued increases in certain healthcare-associated infections (HAI) in 2021 and improvements in others.
11/29/2022
Flu, RSV, COVID-19 Combine to Impact Facilities
Over 4,300 influenza patients were admitted to hospitals in the week ending Oct. 29, the highest for that period in a decade.
11/21/2022
Fighting HAIs Takes Toll on Preventionists
Preventionists’ physical and mental health were negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/17/2022
CDC Sends Alert on Contaminated Water Lines
CDC reported it is investigating a March 2022 cluster of suspected nontuberculous Mycobacteria infections in children at an undisclosed location.
11/16/2022
How Hand Dryers Can Help Managers Reduce Costs
Managers should not overlook the critical role of hand dryers.
11/10/2022
How Proper Cleaning Can Limit the Spread of Norovirus
Norovirus can break out in any facility where the cleaning staff is not properly equipped or trained.
11/9/2022
Group Calls out Concern for Medical Waste During Extreme Weather
Hospitals that outsource RMW treatment services are most vulnerable when the transportation infrastructure is compromised due to flooding and debris.
11/3/2022
Cleaning to Impress Visitors
Every day of the week, hundreds or thousands of guests walk through your doors.
11/2/2022
