Infection Control

How Touchless Soap Dispensers and Nursing Station Hand Sanitizers Affect Germ Spread

Soap manufacturers discuss how both play a role in preventing the spread of germs.

5/26/2023

Study Shows Air Purification Reduces Healthcare Acquired Infections

Indoor air quality is heavily affected by both HVAC systems and filtration.

5/22/2023

How Healthcare Facilities Can Ensure Handwashing Happens

Soap manufacturers join to discuss the importance of medical staff washing their hands.

5/19/2023

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends – What Now?

Three years after it was first put into place, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends.

5/17/2023

Antibiotic-resistant CRAB Contaminates Entire ICU in Hangzhou

Of 35 positive patients, 14 acquired CRAB during their stay in the ICU.

5/16/2023

Infection Prevention Is Not Always at the Microbial Level

The guiding principle is to always remove the obvious, visible soil.

5/15/2023

AHCA/NCAL and APIC Launch National Infection Prevention Forum

The Forum aims to help facilitate dissemination of the latest information on infectious diseases.

5/8/2023

Seattle Hospital Battling Klebsiella pneumoniae Outbreak Since October

Hand washing plays a critical role in reducing spread of infection.

5/5/2023

Bacterial Infection Outbreak at Virginia Mason Medical Center

The outbreak has been going on since October 2022.

5/5/2023

Is ROI More Important Than ROL?

Hospitals should not place the value of a return on investment (ROI) above the return on a life (ROL) saved by a patient care environment that is safe, clean and disinfected.

5/1/2023

Infection Prevention and Control Team at VANTHCS Implemented Effective Initiative

The initiative positively impacted IPC staff burnout and aided prevention of healthcare-associated infections.

4/28/2023

Wrong Disinfectant Can Lead to Occupational Health Risks

Overuse of disinfectants cause healthcare workers to be unnecessarily exposed to substances that could cause or aggravate asthma or dermatitis.

4/17/2023

Surface Disinfectant Chemicals Market to Reach $5.3 Billion by 2033

The rise in use of disinfectants is due to several factors, including the pandemic.

4/10/2023

Cases of Candida Auris on the Rise

Cases of Candida Auris have spread throughout half the country.

4/5/2023

'Elbow Grease' Is Critical for Infection Control

Elbow grease can help ensure healthcare facilities remain as pathogen-free as possible.

4/3/2023

Disinfectants Effective Against Candida auris

Fungus won’t be killed while disinfecting for COVID-19

3/29/2023

Hand Hygiene Guidelines Updated

There are two new recommendations on how to improve hand hygiene.

3/23/2023

Infection Prevention: The HAI That Never Happened

Hospitals need to raise the level of awareness regarding environmental hygiene and its importance throughout society.

3/13/2023

Handwashing is Key to Prevent the Spread of Norovirus

According to the CDC, alcohol-based hand sanitizer does not work well against the norovirus.

3/13/2023

90 People Infected with COVID-19 at Massachusetts Nursing Home

Residents and staff have been fighting off the outbreak since February.

3/9/2023

Damaged Hospital Surfaces Cannot Be Disinfected

Some chemical disinfectants are so harmful to surfaces that damage might shorten their lifespans.

3/6/2023

Pest Management's Role in Patient Safety

Pest infestations can compromise patient care.

2/14/2023

How to Choose the Right Disinfectants

The growing selection of disinfectants and hospital equipment has made the selection of the most appropriate disinfectant a confusing task.

2/7/2023

Gram-Negative Bacteria Threaten Hospital Patients

World Health Organization has named antimicrobial resistance as one of the 10 biggest threats to global public health.

2/1/2023

Striving for Better Cleaning in Hospitals

Cleaning patient rooms is more efficient when workers follow a set pattern.

1/30/2023

Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection Found in Mississippi Senior Care Facility

Two residents have died from the infection.

1/18/2023

Is Routine Disinfecting Necessary?

The need for the right surface disinfectant in the hands of educated professional cleaners is paramount.

1/16/2023

Industry Group Requests OSHA Standard Remains Consistent with Updated COVID Standards

The American Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living argues that original COVID-19 protocols are no longer prudent due to new variants.

1/11/2023

Reality Check: Rethinking Surface Disinfectants

Huge gap remains between government registration protocols for disinfectants and the real world.

1/5/2023

Infection Control Market on the Rise

Several healthcare-associated factors contribute to the rise of infection control.

1/5/2023

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