Infection Control
New Cases of COVID-19 Decline in Nursing Homes
From late December to early February, deaths have decreased by more than 65 percent
3/2/2021

774 Hospitals Penalized Over Patient Infections
Hospitals will lose 1 percent of their Medicare payments over 12 months
3/1/2021

Case Study: Disinfecting Contaminated Cell Phones and Tablets
Ultraviolet-C light is an effective alternative to germicidal wipes for disinfecting devices
2/26/2021

Beware Casual Conversations and COVID-19: Study
Researchers say infections occurred likely due to not wearing a mask in social situations
2/25/2021

No Surface? No Touch: Technology Targets Infections
Touchless technology aims to enhance hygiene and minimize risk of infection
2/25/2021

Should We Introduce Good Microbes into a Facility?
Instead of killing all the bacteria, facilities could add good microbes into surfaces or the air
2/23/2021

Strategies and Tactics to Improve Hand Hygiene
Monitoring by itself doesn’t change behavior of healthcare workers
2/22/2021

Americans Backsliding on Handwashing
As pandemic wears on, Americans are washing their hands less often and for less time
2/18/2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Checklist for Facility Managers
Executing a high distribution of the vaccine is possible with a solid plan
2/17/2021

Ice Machines Linked to Nosocomial Infections: Study
Dozens of machines frequently contaminated with gram-negative bacilli and Candida species
2/17/2021

Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Strike Hospitals: CDC
Outbreaks linked might be linked to reuse of personal protective equipment by staff
2/16/2021

Evidence Grows That Masks Essential in Battling COVID-19 Spread
Two studies take closer look at role of mask-wearing in preventing illness
2/16/2021

Strict Infection-Prevention Measures Stop Superbug Outbreak
Cleaning, disinfection, hand hygiene and other measures, contained outbreak within two months
2/11/2021

Researchers Test Wearable Device Targeting Handwashing
Technology must be further developed and tested to improve hand hygiene compliance
2/11/2021

NFL Scores with COVID-19 Measures
A closer look at key elements of program to minimize spread of coronavirus
2/8/2021

Clinics Ventilation Not Up to Standard: Study
Investigators looked at stand-alone clinics, ancillary clinics to hospital systems, clinics in retail pharmacies and urgent care centers
2/4/2021

Hospital Study Explores Benefits of Disinfectant Wipes
Cleaning time decreased by 12 minutes for discharges and 20 percent for daily cleaning
2/4/2021

COVID-19 Ramps Up Hazards in Healthcare
UV disinfection and masks can create issues for staff, occupants and visitors
2/3/2021

EPA OKs Antiviral Air Treatment for COVID-19
Product can be used in indoor spaces where social distancing is difficult, including food preparation areas in healthcare facilities
2/3/2021

Hand Hygiene Key in Controlling COVID-19
When staff focus on imminent patient care needs, hand hygiene compliance can slip
2/1/2021

Vaccine Storage Problems Arise in Hospitals
Nearly 2,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were spoiled after a contractor accidentally unplugged a freezer
1/27/2021

Flu Watch: Social Distancing in Facilities Paying Off
Flu numbers are well below normal across all ages
1/26/2021

Automated Technology Reinforces Proper Handwashing
Technology uses near-field magnetic induction technology to verify clinicians sanitize hands properly
1/25/2021

Hospital-Acquired COVID-19: A Closer Look
Healthcare decision makers need metrics to provide accurate estimates of cases to effectively allocate resources
1/25/2021

4 Factors in COVID-19 Spread in Long-Term Care
Staff member infections, facility size among the factors associated with cases and deaths
1/22/2021

Decade-Long Legionnaires' Outbreak Tied to Michigan Hospital: CDC
state reported 90 cases of Legionnaires' disease during 2014 and 2015
1/18/2021

Senior Care Facilities Go to the Dogs To Detect COVID-19
Dogs identify coronavirus via sweat samples from individuals
1/18/2021

COVID-19 Highlights Issue of Superbugs in Hospitals
Every year, hundreds of millions of people admitted to hospitals end up with dangerous infections
1/6/2021

COVID-19: Study Reveals Role of Housekeeping in Patient Health
Antimicrobial measures in hospitals and healthcare facilities with COVID-19 wards need to be amped up
12/30/2020

Case Study: Deactivating the Coronavirus with Doorway Air Curtains
A well-established technology, bipolar ionization is now an option offered inside air curtains
12/30/2020
