Infection Control - September 2022
Tackling Infection in Senior Living Communities
Sodexo program implements enhanced cleaning protocols that fight the spread of infection to protect residents, staff and their families.
9/29/2022
Legionella Prevention in Cooling Tower Systems
With the support of a team of experts, managers can effectively prevent, detect and respond to positive Legionella tests.
9/28/2022
Some Healthcare Facilities No Longer Need Face Masks While Working
The CDC releases new masking guidance for healthcare facilities.
9/27/2022
Senior Care Facilities Still at Risk of HAIs, Calls for Improvement Lag
Despite calls for improvements at senior care facilities, little progress has been made.
9/20/2022
Thermal Imaging Can Improve Handwashing
Researchers obtained thermal images of 12 healthcare professionals using an infrared camera attached to an iPhone.
9/19/2022
Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring Systems Promote Cleaner Healthcare Facilities
Automated hand hygiene monitoring systems are able to achieve greater improvement in hand hygiene performance.
9/16/2022
The Looming Legal Battle over Hospital-Associated Infections
The belief that infections are unavoidable has shielded hospitals and doctors from liability for decades, but not in the future.
9/15/2022
Strategies for Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
Most elements of the healthcare industry encountered setbacks during the pandemic, including the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
9/14/2022
US Funds Expand Locations for Monkeypox Vaccines
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expanded the number of locations that can be supported with direct federal shipments of vaccine and treatments for monkeypox.
9/8/2022
HAIs Spread in Community, Complicating Infection Control
Findings are concerning because CRE infections resistant most antibiotics and are considered a major public health threat.
9/7/2022
What is the Threat of Infections Acquired in Ambulances
Contamination of emergency medical vehicles with pathogenic microbes poses a potential threat to public health.
9/1/2022
