Infection Control

EVS Leadership Culture Critical in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Sepsis

Cleaning is an essential yet complex component for the prevention of HAI-induced sepsis.

7/2/2025

Legionella Detected at Michigan Health Facility

Case follows a similar finding of Legionnaires’ disease in a former patient.

6/30/2025

Building a Culture of Infection Prevention

Investing in infection prevention can benefit healthcare organizations and patient outcomes.

6/26/2025

How Carilion Clinic Cut HAIs by Over 50 Percent with IPC Expansion

An investment in infection prevention staffing during the pandemic led to improvements in patient safety and key quality metrics.

6/19/2025

Environmental Services Workers Deserve More Respect

Cleaning professionals are essential partners in preventing and controlling infectious diseases in healthcare facilities.

6/18/2025

Griffin Health Improves Patient Safety and Prevents HAIs with Electronic Hand Hygiene System

Case study: The system is used in all patient units, including the emergency department and ambulatory services.

6/13/2025

Seeking Standards for Microbial Loads in Healthcare Facilities

Why is there no binding standard for the acceptable microbial load on surfaces or in the air in hospitals?

6/9/2025

Privacy Curtains May Contribute to HAI Cases

Privacy curtains can harbor bacteria that can be passed down to patients.

5/27/2025

In or Out? Identifying an Effective Infection Control Strategy

The quality of training, supervision and oversight matter more than whether the cleaning team is in-house or outsourced.

5/14/2025

Regions Hospital Fined $100,000 for Improper Infectious Waste Disposal

Officials say the infectious waste was sent to the wrong facility several times.

5/7/2025

Next-Gen Disinfectants: Embrace the Upgrade

Understanding the role of the environment in healthcare-associated infections will lead to more effective use of disinfectants in healthcare settings.

5/5/2025

How Healthcare Furniture is Evolving for Infection Control

Cleanability, durability and safety remain key, but now they must coexist with aesthetics, comfort and sustainability.

5/2/2025

Should We Be Testing Toilet Water in Patient Restrooms?

Research suggests transmission of Legionella pneumophila through toilet flushing should be considered when investigating a Legionnaires’ disease case.

4/16/2025

The Effect of Over-Cleaning on Human Health

Environmental services managers should be concerned and informed about the oral and dermal toxicity of all chemicals used in their facilities.

4/2/2025

Patient Contacts Legionnaires' Disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital

No information has been given about the patient’s status or how they contracted the illness.

3/19/2025

Strategies to Eradicate Biofilm Containing C. Auris

Understanding the speed and risks of contamination after room disinfection should inform managers’ environmental cleaning recommendations.

3/12/2025

Listeria Outbreak Infects 38, Kills 12 in Senior Care Facilities

The Listeria outbreak largely affecting senior care facilities first started in 2018.

3/4/2025

Chemical-Dispensing Systems and Patient Health: A Closer Look

Chemical disinfectants with concentrations that deviate from recommendations can harm patients by compromising disinfection efficacy.

3/3/2025

Addressing Infection Prevention Staffing Gaps in Ambulatory and Procedural Care

Traditional models that are based on inpatient bed counts fail to account for the unique demands of ambulatory and procedural settings.

2/27/2025

HAIs Increase, Brand Reputations Fall

COVID-19 continues to being a major cause in hospital acquired infections, leading more people to be questioning their trust in healthcare facilities.

2/25/2025

When Product Labels and Regulatory Guidelines Clash

A huge gap exists between government registration protocols for disinfectants and processing an emergency department trauma room.

2/19/2025

Barriers to Infection: Rethinking Mattress Cleaning

Laundering removable bed barriers provides a more effective, consistent and safer method for eliminating harmful bacteria compared to manual cleaning.

2/5/2025