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

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
