Infection Control
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

How Flooring Acts as a Mode of Infection Transmission
Here are strategies for breaking the mode of transmission if potential pathogens move from floors onto surfaces near patients.
12/29/2022

National Handwashing Awareness Week Focuses on Facilities
Proper hand hygiene adherence is one of the simplest and most cost-effective elements of infection prevention but remains unacceptably low.
12/15/2022

Bacteria Found in Tap Water at Franciscan Children's Hospital
Franciscan Children’s Hospital has begun restricting use of tap water after detection of harmful bacteria.
12/14/2022

Environmental Hygiene Programs Help Reduce C. diff Rates
Proper cleaning and disinfection procedures play a critical role against the spread of C diff, according to a recent study
12/13/2022

Maximizing Microfiber Cleaning Products
Performance of scientifically engineered wiping and mopping products performance depends on the way they are used, laundered and stored.
12/12/2022

New York Governor Signs Legislation to Help Spread of Infections in Senior Care Facilities
The legislation aims to expand the existing pandemic emergency plan.
12/12/2022

HAIs Contribute to Growth of Surface Disinfectant Market
The surface disinfectant market is expected to grow 8.5 percent by 2030.
12/12/2022

Disinfectants That Don't Disinfect
Workers cannot kill the pathogens if they do not make contact using an activated disinfect that is allowed to remain wet according to the product’s label.
12/6/2022

Crib Shortage Leaves Healthcare Facilities Scrambling During Flu Season
Increase of flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases in pediatric hospitals has left facilities without enough appropriate equipment.
12/6/2022

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
