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infection control - strategies, tips and insights for the healthcare facilities management industry

Small Michigan Hospital Braces For COVID

Study Tests Effectiveness Of Materials For Face Masks

Butte Longterm Care Facility Resorts To Extreme Measures

OSHA Issues Respirator Guidance For Longterm Care Facilities

Cleaning, Sanitizing And Disinfecting

Kansas Healthcare Providers With COVID-19 Allowed To Treat Patients

Michigan Healthcare Facilities Prep For COVID Surge

Traveling Healthcare Workers Face Dire COVID Conditions

Giant Therapy Dog Brings Smiles, Infection Concerns To Ohio Healthcare Facility

Working In Multiple Nursing Homes May Spread The Virus

Twin Cities On 'Red Alert' For ICU Beds

Containing Infection Risk During Hospital Construction

Mask Stockpiling May Be Hurting Small Healthcare Facilities

NYC Healthcare Facilities Feel Ready For COVID Resurgence

Alaska COVID Alternate Care Sites Ready

Chart Shows Healthcare Workers Most Likely To Be Hospitalized For COVID

Infection Control Training From CDC Supports Existing Efforts

CDC Launches Anti-infection Program for Healthcare Workers

Texas Nursing Homes Violated Infection Control Standards During COVID

Hospital COVID Outbreak May Have Started In Break Room

Texas Hospital’s Face Shield Program Controlling COVID Spread

Staff-strapped Canadian Nursing Homes Turning To Immigration

False Positives in COVID Not A Harmless Mistake

Healthcare Facilities Stocking Up On Personal Protective Equipment

Twin Hurricanes Of Flu And COVID-19 Approach

Controlling Infection When Using Mobile Devices

COVID Provides Ideal Conditions For Candida Auris

How Facilities Can Prepare for Flu Season Amidst COVID-19

Kaiser Cited For Not Treating COVID-19 As Airborne

Massachusetts Sets New Nursing Home Room Limits

Robotic Cleaning Can Boost Efficiency

Study To Explore Whether Wearable Technology Can Boost Infection Control

Two Minnesota Nursing Homes Call National Guard To Help Contain COVID Outbreaks

Joint Commission Offers Tips For ASCs On An Effective Covid Response

Half of Philadelphia’s Nursing Home Patients May Have Had COVID-19

Florida Senate Hires Tampa Hospital For COVID-19 Safety Consulting

Utah Ready To Open Temporary COVID-19 Hospital

Nursing Home Outbreaks May Be Stressing Wisconsin Hospital Capacity

More than 100 N.J. Nursing Homes Have Had Coronavirus Outbreaks Since Summer

Wisconsin Opens State Fair Park Facility for COVID Patients

Paris Hospitals Strained By New Wave Of Covid Patients

Survey: N.J. Adults (50+) Still Hesitant to Go To Hospitals For Non-COVID-19 Procedures

What Clean Really Means To A Healthcare Organization’s Culture

CDC Confirms Airborne Transmission Plays Role In COVID Spread

Coronavirus Surge Starting to Stress Wis. Hospitals

Virtual Reality Can Facilitate Hospital Design Input

Pandemic Experience Is Changing ASCs infection Control

Brigham and Women's Hospital Nurses Urge Stronger COVID Safety Measures

San Bernardino Hospital Workers Protest Coronavirus Protocols

Health System Eases PPE Issues By Buying Stake In Company

Hospitals Brace For Impact Of Flu, COVID

Banned Hand Sanitizer List Nears 200

Interior Design Choices Can Support Infection Prevention

Patient Equipment Decontamination Can Impact Infection Control

Ultraviolet Lamp Said to Kill COVID Without Risk To People

COVID-19 Healthcare Facility Design Checklist

Ten Percent Of N.Y. Nursing Homes Failed At Infection Control

Continuously Active Disinfectants Said To Control COVID Spread

Study: Coronavirus Lingers on Shared Medical Equipment

Reducing HAIs With Touchpoint Disinfecting

With COVID-19 Reopenings, There May Be Legionella in A Building's Water

Flu Season During Coronavirus Pandemic Raises New Questions

2020 Environmental Services Departments of the Year Named

Florida Assisted-Living Facilities No Longer Required To Test Staff For COVID

Tackling the Pandemic with Environmental Monitoring

CDC Reverses Guidelines On Testing People Exposed To Covid-19

Coronavirus Could Make Touchless Restrooms a Must

Columbus Surge Hospital In Storage For Now

Nursing Home Workers Who Work At Multiple Facilities May Be Behind Some Of COVID Spread

Mass. Hospital Keeping COVID Transmissions at Nearly Zero

Containing Healthcare Costs in the New COVID Normal

Some Hospitals Fail To Separate COVID-19 Patients

Spray-On PPE Is Being Developed

Material Shortages Hinders Mask Manufacturing

Laundry Practices A Key Part Of Infection Control

Nursing Facilities Can Be Hotbeds For Bacteria

Access Control Strategies Can Help Curb Coronavirus Spread

Green Cleaning During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Water Chemistry Issues Suspend Surgeries At Washington Hospital

Decontamination May Solve Mask Shortage

Legionella At D.C. VA Hospital Cuts Off Water

N95 Masks Still Being Rationed At Minnesota Hospitals

Dozens Of Maryland Nursing Homes Cited For Infection Control Lapses

HAIs May Be Rising Amid Pandemic

Idaho Nursing Homes Visited By State Inspectors With COVID-19

Whitepaper: How to Select Electrostatic Technology

Two Initiatives to Enhance Your Infection Prevention Programs

Pandemic Increases Importance of Infection Control Efforts

Healthcare Employees With COVID Say They’ve Been Asked To Work

Canadian Healthcare Facilities Seeing Resistance To In-Hospital Masking

IPs and EVS Work Best Together With Give-And-Take

COVID-19 Could Change Enhanced Assisted Living

Return-to-School Issues Can Offer Lessons For Healthcare Facilities

Balancing Infection Control With Green-Cleaning Efforts

More Scrutiny Sought For Florida Coronavirus Isolation Centers

One In Eight UK Patients Caught COVID In Hospital

Two Twin Cities Hospitals Hit With OSHA Penalties Over COVID-19

Some Healthcare Workers Need Convincing To Wear Masks

Baltimore-Area Hospitals Easing Visitor Restrictions

India Deploys Portable, Foldable Covid Hospital

Mobile COVID Clinical Trial Travels To Nursing Homes

Staten Island Hospital Installs Thermal Scanners

Many Doctors Say Pandemic Won't Be Contained Until June

Report: Nursing Homes Facing Severe Staffing And Protective Equipment Shortages

Study: Children With Covid May Be More Contagious Than Adults

CMS to Resume Routine Nursing Home Inspections

Connecticut Report Says Nursing Home Staff Should Not Work In Multiple Facilities

What to Know about Germicidal Lighting And Coronavirus

N.C. Hospital Launches Drone Delivery Service

7 Million N95 Masks From Federal Stockpile Earmarked For Nursing Homes

Strike Teams Deployed To Combat Covid-19 in Nursing Homes

COVID Patient Cohorting Can Come With Challenges

N.Y. Hospital Sets Up Outdoor Visits For Elderly Patients

Texas COVID Recovery Centers Ready For Patients

Flu Season With COVID Uncharted Territory For Healthcare Facilities

VA To Welcome Volunteers Back to Healthcare Facilities

Monitoring Feedback Recommended For Hand-Hygiene Programs

Report Links Spike In New Nursing Home COVID Cases To Community Spread

Study: Cleaning COVID Hospital Rooms Requires Contact Precautions

Best Practices for Healthcare Data Collection During COVID-19 and Beyond

Study: Healthcare Workers Of Color Nearly Twice As Likely To Get COVID

Keeping Facility Ice Machines Clean and Safe

Hospitals Tracking COVID-19 With Sensors On Employee Badges

Consider Coronavirus, Hygiene Issues WIth Restrooms Upgrades

Preparing Healthcare Facilities for the Next Crisis

National Guard Helping Ease Long-Term Care Facilities’ Staffing Issues

These High-Touch Surfaces Are Often Missed By Healthcare Facilities Cleaners

California Hospitals Expect To Face PPE Shortage For Next 2 Years

Anesthesiologist Tracking Healthcare Workers Killed By COVID-19

Georgia Reopens Temporary Hospital in Atlanta To Deal With Covid Surge

Use Of Domestic Medical Suppliers More Expensive

Pennsylvania Nursing Homes' Second COVID-19 Wave Linked To Mistakes

California Hospital Weathering Supply Chain Challenges

FEMA Sends Gowns Without Arm Holes And Strapless Masks To Care Homes

Regulatory Compliance at Healthcare Facilities As Non-Covid Patients Return

Puerto Rico Lacks Hospital To Survive COVID-19

Hand Hygiene Even More Important in the Post-COVID-19 Era

23 Employees, 13 Patients Infected At Mass. Hospital After Employee Visited A Coronavirus Hotspot

NICUs Facing Unique Challenges During Covid

Tenn. Hospitals Preparing Extra Space If Needed For Covid-19 Patients

Florida opens its first mobile hospital

Department of defense looking for contractors to set up Fla. mobile hospitals

Building infection prevention programs at longterm care

COVID-19 infecting patients inside healthcare facilities

National Guard raises tents outside South Carolina hospital

How McCormick Place became Chicago's alternate care site

California hospitals get help with staffing shortages from military

Five housekeepers at N.Y. hospital volunteered to clean COVID patients’ rooms

Connecticut Guard helps inspect longterm care facilities

Masks, gowns shortage to leave hospital workers exposed

Nursing home infection prevention should be group effort

Meeting the needs of non-Covid patients

Pandemic increases union activity among hospital workers

Idaho hospital steps up its cleaning efforts for Covid

Candida auris infects L.A. County healthcare facility

Report says nearly all healthcare workers dealing with COVID need N95s

Healthcare food service operators ‘cautiously optimistic’ during pandemic

Refrigerator trucks deployed in Texas as hospital morgues fill up

Infection control best practices for healthcare facilities

America is running short on PPE again

Hurricanes may mean field hospitals not answer for Florida’s COVID-19 surge

Coronavirus infections spike among workers at San Francisco hospital

New surge of Covid-19 patients straining hospitals

FDA publishes list of hand sanitizers that may be toxic

Workers link COVID-19 outbreak at California hospital to mismanagement

Ozone disinfection could allow safe reuse of PPE

Nash UNC Health Care working to raises the bar for EVS department

ADA considerations part of facility adjustments for COVID-19

Hospital staff’s perception can impact cleaning of pediatric wards

Illinois governor asked to move nursing home residents to hotels

Atlanta coronavirus field hospital to be reopened

Boston company offers to build ‘sanitization stations' for local healthcare workers

Q&A: Mobile ABHR dispensers

Mask-strapped healthcare facilities turn to mask-cleaning system

6,500 dead from COVID-19 in N.J. nursing homes

Hospitals working to maintain PPE supplies before flu season

N.H. nursing homes receive defective equipment from FEMA

Texas announces $9 million for nursing home infection control projects

Florida hospital ICUs hitting capacity

Enhanced safety measures initiated to make hospital patients comfortable about seeking care

N95s urged for all inpatient COVID care

Scientists finding that coronavirus is airborne

Federal records show healthcare workers’ pleas for better COVID protective gear

What a second wave of Covid-19 could look like

Arizona nursing homes preparing for another coronavirus surge

Pandemic changing strategies for parking garages

LA’s motion picture home battles coronavirus despite precautions

Pa. nursing home requires non-medical staff to assist nurses

N95 mask shortage still a problem

Michigan won’t put COVID-19 patients in vacant facilities

Hygienic flooring essential choice for healthcare

Covid outbreak at Mass. veterans facility linked catastrophic decisions

Veterans’ home had ‘the opposite of infection control’

Healthcare facilities adjust practices based on supply shortages

Pro hand-hygiene culture better than monitoring devices

Masks, field hospitals seen as urgent preparations for second wave

There’s still a PPE shortage in Massachusetts

Honda, GM producing hand sanitizer for healthcare facilities

Preparation for entering the next pandemic with copper and other automatic door solutions

GEMA, Georgia National Guard moving makeshift hospital for potential second wave

California hospital suspends admission of non-Coronavirus patients after surge of staff cases

Cleanroom requirements and classifications for healthcare facilities

Assisted living facilities running low on PPE equipment

California long-term care facilities build booths for visits

Infection preventionists are preparing for COVID’s second wave

R.I. hospital using disinfecting units to fight coronavirus

A sustained response to COVID-19 depends on key capabilities

How access control technology is being used in the pandemic

Reducing HAIs with touchpoint disinfecting

Unions say mask decontamination endangers healthcare workers

Pittsburgh company repurposing industrial masks to use against Covid-19

Outsourcing: Going from 'housekeeping' to 'environmental services'

Senior living facilities applying Covid’s infection-control lessons long term

Lessons learned in pandemic offer opportunities for change

Cleaning machines may be smart investment for healthcare facilities

Pennsylvania orders stricter COVID-19 protections for hospital workers

VA not prepared for second virus wave

Sanitizing, stockpiling and communication helps keep nursing home stay COVID-free

Environmental survey shows how HAIs often start

FDA updates rules on cleaning N95 masks

Children in care at risk for coronavirus

N.Y. initiative boosts cleaning in longterm care facilities

Alabama doctor invents hand-sanitizer-dispensing wristband

Cal/OSHA issues guidance for protecting healthcare employees from COVID

WHO says there’s a second outbreak of Ebola in Congo

CDC updates COVID guidance for assisted living communities

North Carolina using drones in Covid-19 response

Georgia student creating COVID-19 protective equipment

Nursing home workers face risks during coronavirus

COVID-19 increases importance of hand hygiene

Environmental services' role goes beyond cleanliness

Elastomeric masks may be an alternative N-95s

Strategies for effective healthcare facility management in the time of COVID-19

Drones are delivering medical supplies and PPE in North Carolina

CDC reports pandemic has killed close to 300 U.S. healthcare workers

Iowa manufacturer turns ceiling panels into intubation shields

How nursing homes can bolster infection control

Facilities could be liable if healthcare personnel test positive for coronavirus

How Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is working to keeping facility safe

Longterm care facilities face challenges battling Covid 19

Creating an N95 mask disinfection facility for less Than $15,000

Healthcare cook stitches masks for customers at Pittsburgh hospital during pandemic

Houston hospital installs touchless temperature cameras

A million N95 masks is not what it used to be

Aspergillus mold discovered again at Seattle Children’s hospital

Mattresses choices can help with COVID-19 infection control

Cleaning for healthy workplaces during pandemic

Equipment and environment need infection control attention

Lessons From South Korea on the role of infection control in flattening the curve

CDC says COVID-19 does not easily spread from contaminated surfaces

The CDC releases official reopening guidelines

N.C.’s pandemic medical shelter to go dormant but won’t be dismantled

Infection prevention and control in the hospitals of Wuhan

Hospitals use online matchmakers to exchange supplies

Areas outside nursing home resident rooms key to infection control

Documenting pandemic poses safety challenge

20 years of closing hospitals in N.Y. hampers capacity during pandemic

Florida strengthens COVID-19 testing in longterm care facilities

Wisconsin nursing home took aggressive steps to halt coronavirus

Impact of superbugs on infection control strategies

Experts suggest public restrooms and offices should be re-engineered to control infections

CMS draft guidelines for reopening nursing homes

Pa. had plan to protect nursing home during pandemic that was never fully implemented

Nursing homes, veterans’ homes are Covid-19 hotspots

Hospital ship stopped treating patients, but still in L.A. for support

Long-term care facilities opening dedicated COVID-19 units

Pa. health official says state won’t supply protective equipment to hospitals that resume elective surgeries

Feds consider relaxing infection control in U.S. nursing homes

Many hospitals now sanitize and reuse masks

National Guard disinfects George hospitals

Study: Hand-washing better at killing flu than sanitizer

‘Tele-Triage’ models designed to keep patients and clinicians safe

COVID-19 – Creating a rare convergence of market need and technology

Antibiotic resistant co-infections: A silent killer in COVID-19 patients

Study says coronavirus may linger in the air in patient bathrooms, staff areas

Javits Center Hospital set to close

Advanced medical tents replace triage tents at Md. hospitals

New decontamination center in Los Angeles allows N95 masks to be reused 20 times

Infection control efforts start with EMS personnel

Can rice cookers decontaminate face masks?

Southern Textile Services Earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

Five stages in the battle against COVID-19

N.Y.C. hospitals overflowing with bodies

Infection control measures failing in Colorado elder homes

EagleHawk Drone-Enabled Disinfectant Spray Operations to Help Combat COVID-19 Spread

Virginia hospital system bars workers from bringing own medical equipment

Closed hospital In New Mexico retrofitted to treat COVID-19 patients

Oklahoma hospital's eight nurses are also the janitors

Ultrasonics can power infection control in nonwovens

Chicago-area hospitals using tracking technology to monitor hand hygiene

Sink design can affect infection control efforts

Hawaii using fogging equipment to disinfect equipment for healthcare facilities

Technology applications for infection control

CDC warns of counterfeit N95 masks

High school gym in New Mexico reopens as coronavirus hospital

Michigan hospital shut down to prepare for next surge of COVID-19 patients

Coronavirus kills at Least 7,000 in U.S. nursing homes

Coronavirus deaths in U.S. nursing homes jumps in April

FDA says 4 million N95 masks could be reused

More than $1 billion in makeshift field hospitals are being built

Pizza and takeaway donations to UK hospitals could 'compromise' infection control

Flooring company creating personal protective equipment for healthcare workers

Sixty-eight bed field hospital set up in Central Park

Some California nursing homes are using pillowcase masks and trash-bag gowns

Engineering firm produces reusable face shields for DC-area hospitals

Keeping your ice machine clean and safe

2,000-bed coronavirus hospital being built in the Colorado Convention Center

Oklahoma hospital sets up tent for potential overflow

Michigan zoo donates meals, protective equipment

Research examines wastewater to detect community spread of coronavirus

Minnesota volunteers pitching in making hospital supplies

1,000-bed field hospital in Boston accepting coronavirus patients

Shuttered N.C. hospital reopened to deal with coronavirus overflow

Rhode Island is converting a former Lowe’s store into a coronavirus hospital

UV light offered to sterilize face masks for healthcare workers

COVID-19 reinventing how healthcare providers use mobile medical vehicles and RVs

CMS ‘hospitals without walls’ waiver allows ASCs to provide hospitals relief

South Carolina expanding hospital capacity for coronavirus with three-tier plan

Disney Parks donates supplies to hospitals fighting coronavirus

McCormick Place hospital ready to accept patients this week

Army Corps scales back size of field hospital in suburban Detroit

McCormick Place field hospital built in 5 days

Soldiers, engineers building field hospital for coronavirus patients in Detroit

L.A. clinics lack safety supplies as coronavirus spreads

Transmission bacteria linked to hospital sink drain

California children's hospital adds plexiglass protection to ER

Inspections expected to focus on infection control, emergency preparedness

New study demonstrates accuracy of Legionella detection test

Pandemic preparedness: How hospitals can adapt buildings to address worst-case scenarios

Minnesota plans 2,750 hospital beds for ‘alternate care sites’

A 250-bed field hospital is being built inside Massachusetts’ DCU Center

CDC studies show drop in MDR bacteria, C diff in US hospitals

Plumbing strategies to reduce HAIs

Lower-profile hospital workers worry about their COVID-19 risk

CDC director says: 'This virus is going to be with us'

Technology takes the top position in outbreak management

Librarian using 3-D printer to make equipment for healthcare workers

3M says not sharing N95 masks could make the shortage worse

Ford, GE Healthcare to produce 50,000 ventilators by July

Nurses using baby monitors in the ICU

Minnesota looking for temporary hospital space

Union alleges Calif. hospital risked coronavirus spread to workers

Study says construction industry masks can be used for healthcare

South Carolina hospitals set up outdoor tents to curb coronavirus spread

During a pandemic, hospital staffers urged to get better at hand-washing

New York's Javits Center to be one of the largest hospitals in the country

Lessons from China’s temporary hospitals

Study: C. diff not affected by ultraviolet disinfection devices

Fake masks could put healthcare workers at risk

Hospital's housekeepers quitting over coronavirus safety issues

CMS has redefined a hospital to include tents and dorm rooms

US military is working to convert N.Y. buildings into hospitals in three or four weeks

Chicago’s McCormick Place to be turned into hospital

Healthcare workers’ masks donated by Facebook were stockpiled after wildfires

Newly approved machine can decontaminate 80,000 respirator masks a day

A photo tour of the first 1,000-bed temporary hospital at the Javits Center

Healthcare facilities in Nebraska are experimenting with new equipment disinfecting technique

Applying lessons learned from 9/11 biodefense response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus will affect not-for-profit hospitals for the longterm

Shuttered hospitals reopening as COVID-19 spreads

CDC says expired equipment from stockpile OK

Navy hospital ship sails to Los Angeles to help with hospital crunch

Health systems urged to be ready for 15 or 20 percent of staff to have own coronavirus issues

Illinois lawmakers working to curb Legionnaires’ Disease

A rural hospital's ‘improvises’ during coronavirus outbreak

Three coronavirus questions hospital asks before allowing entry into buildings

CDC estimates 38 million sickened by flu

Michigan healthcare facilities vary in coronavirus screening protocols

Hospital ready with mobile hazmat tent if needed for coronavirus

Washington hospital workers make masks from office supplies

Some hospitals need emergency stocks for coronavirus

Keeping hospital ice machines safe from coronavirus

‘Airborne precautions’ eyed for healthcare staffs after study shows coronavirus can survive in air

Maryland hospitals setting up ‘triage tents’ to assess coronavirus patients

More hospitals asked to share data about protective gear inventories

People are stealing masks and other sterile supplies from hospitals

Utah hospital sets up negative pressure tents for coronavirus

What hospitals need to do to prepare and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak

U.S. hospitals may face severe PPE shortage

V.A. preps to support healthcare system during coronavirus

Study: Hospitals will run out of beds if coronavirus cases spike

U.S. healthcare facilities offer different pictures of coronavirus preparedness

What hospitals are telling workers about coronavirus

The challenge of mold in modern hospitals and healthcare facilities

Many highly rated nursing homes have infection-control lapses

California lawmakers trying to block hospital closure amid coronavirus spread

Boston hospital braces for pandemic with warehouse of emergency supplies

Nurses beg for protective gear and better planning amid coronavirus

Coronavirus preparedness planning for senior living communities

Nursing homes urged to be extra vigilant on coronavirus

Some Amazon sellers accused of price gouging hand sanitizers

Occupational groups that are at high risk for coronavirus

CMS: Main survey focus will be on infection control preparedness

Blog: Why hospitals and nursing homes are likely coronavirus epicenters

Florida man can’t bring life-size Trump cutout to dialysis center because of safety, infection control

Hybrid UV lighting systems evaluated

100+ disinfectants that may kill coronavirus on surfaces

Telemedicine plays key role in battle against spread of coronavirus

Infection control violations may suggest many hospitals not ready for coronavirus

Coronavirus evacuees monitored at Texas Center for Infectious Disease

Seattle nursing home coronavirus outbreak spotlights elder care risk

N.Y. hospital reduce C. diff rates with process changes

CDC estimates flu deaths at 20,000 this season

Design and maintenance key to avoiding mold in healthcare facilities

Healthcare workers question safety measures while prepping for coronavirus

Judge orders release of Seattle Children's mold records

Prevention beyond PPE – The Importance of environmental hygiene to prevent spread of illnesses

How are hospitals screening for the coronavirus?

Seattle Homeland Security facility shuts down over coronavirus fears

Anxiety grows as N.Y prepares for epidemic

Quarantines were almost obsolete, but facilities are now needed

U.S. healthcare facilities short on face masks

Opinion: How to confront coronavirus

U.S. coronavirus death toll hits 11

Humidifier linked to deadly mold issue at Seattle Children's

Integrated, bundled approach can fight HAIs

County declares emergency after a ninth death was reported in Washington state

Federal government says it won’t put coronavirus patients in Costa Mesa

Increased healthcare facility sanitation practices may not stop C. difficile spread

Hospitals urged to do these four things to prepare for a pandemic

Second U.S. coronavirus-related death reported in Washington state

CDC confirms first U.S. coronavirus case of unknown origin

Surveyors expected to stress longterm care facilities' infection control compliance amid coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus outbreak should spark focus on infection control

U.S. passengers cruise ship who tested positive for the coronavirus going to Alabama facility

CDC warns of U.S. coronavirus outbreaks

Emergency prep experts are urging Americans to stock up on supplies for coronavirus

Dedicated ambulance used to transport San Antonio coronavirus patient

CDC prepares for possible coronavirus pandemic in the US

Wuhan hospital director died of coronavirus

Cleaning hospital room sinks

EPA registers first disinfectants effective against Candida auris

California city gets court order to delay establishing a coronavirus quarantine site

Survey: Doctors aren't confident about U.S. preparedness for outbreak

34 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the U.S.

Baby with heart condition dies after mold exposure at Seattle hospital

Protecting staff, supplies amid coronavirus

Study finds coronavirus may have multiple infection routes

Scientists invent germ-fighting fabric for healthcare

CMS stresses infection control basics amid coronavirus outbreak

Disinfecting surfaces in coronavirus outbreak

How to care for patients with possible coronavirus

BBC website offers visual guide to Coronavirus outbreak

CDC estimates the flu has sickened 22 million

Coronaviruses can survive on surfaces for up to 9 days

CDC estimates flu deaths at 14,000

How coronavirus compares to flu, Ebola, other outbreaks

New study shows how coronavirus is spreading

Preparing for coronavirus spread

How U.S. hospitals are preparing for coronavirus

Coronavirus testing Seattle’s infectious disease response

15th coronavirus case reported in U.S. while death toll spikes in China

Comparing the flu and the coronavirus

Protecting long-term care facilities from coronavirus

Coronavirus might return every winter

Experts say coronavirus looking like a pandemic

Tracking the spread of the coronavirus

How will the coronavirus end?

FDA tells Purell to stop claiming it can prevent flu

China's new coronavirus hospital taking first patients

US hospitals are preparing for coronavirus outbreak

Flu virus has killed 10,000 so far this season

New York prepares for possible coronavirus

Past experience with MERS, Ebola can help prep for coronavirus

Real-time location systems can reduce hospital infections

Are U.S. hospitals ready for the corona virus?

WHO declares coronavirus a global health emergency

CDC: Flu cases at 15 million

First person-to-person transmission of coronavirus virus in the US confirmed

Healthcare providers urged to have a 'high index of suspicion' when screening for coronavirus

China says coronavirus can spread before symptoms show

Ebola virus, Lassa fever can be treated without infecting healthcare personnel

Economic analyst says the worst has yet to come with coronavirus

U.S. readiness for a viral outbreak better, but needs improvement

Snakes could be the source of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak

Chinese city plans to build coronavirus hospital in days

Coronavirus death toll jumps to more than 80, five US cases confirmed

Cardinal Health recalls 9 million surgical gowns

Facts about the coronavirus outbreak

US government just cut funding for the hospitals that deal with outbreaks

Gaps found in Canadian hospitals’ preparedness for C. auris

CDC estimates flu has killed 6,600 in U.S.

Integrated infection prevention is essential for protecting patients

UV light fights germs on mobile devices

At least five patients with Wuhan coronavirus reported in U.S.

Pa. health system cancels surgeries due to surgical gown issues

Copper surfaces reduce hand transmission in eldercare

Calif. hospital sets up overflow tent for flu patients

Dealing with the problem of dirty sinks

Adopting EVS cleaning practices in skilled nursing facilities

Best practices for cleaning, disinfection

CDC: Flu case total nears 10 million

Presence of pan-resistant C. auris growing in New York

Science teacher's experiment illustrates need for hand hygiene

Door selection can impact infection control

Pa. hospital criticized for 'systemic' failures

Study: ICU patients’ hands carry pathogens

Missouri hospital ordered to stop performing surgery

Five hospitals' mold issues making headlines

Pediatric flu death toll highest in 17 years

Strain B influenza appearing earlier than usual this flu season

Case of Legionnaires' Disease reported at Illinois Veterans Home

Infection control issues temporarily shut down Utah hospital's operating room

Dry indoor air linked to higher infection rates

U.S. flu season on pace to surpass 2017-18

Data shows hundreds of Aspergillus infections at Wash. hospitals

Ebola protection program expiring

Study tracks MRSA and S aureus in nursing homes

CDC says US Candida auris cases rose by 100 in two months

Study says patients often bring C. Diff in with them

Flu cases reach 4.6 million

Study links psychological safety, infection prevention efforts

3.7 million flu cases reported by mid December

Operating room material choices must address infection control needs

Deaths could have been avoided at Glasgow hospital if staff had flushed out the taps, expert says

FDA approves first fully disposable duodenoscope

3 Legionnaires' cases may be linked to Illinois hospital

Dangerous bacteria can survive disinfectant

Wis. hospital tap water contaminates lab specimens

Cleaning's role in public health requires specific protocols

London Hospital allows horse to visit patient before Christmas

Flu season might peak in December

Dallas children's hospital relocates patients after finding mold

CDC: 12 state seeing high flu activity

UV lights could help limit bacteria on phones in healthcare facilities

Class-action lawsuit filed against Seattle Children's Hospital

CDC issues new warning about superbugs

MRSA can linger on surfaces for months

Seattle Children's hospital was once confident air systems weren’t source of infection

Wash. health officials now require reporting of mold infections

FDA approves easier-to-clean duodenoscope

Family of toddler who died at Glasgow hospital claims 'bacteria' found in shower

CDC: Someone in the U.S. dies of a drug-resistant superbug every 15 minutes

Emails show Wash. hospital knew about mold problem for year and a half

Hand-hygiene program in wards improve compliance

Close to 1,200 patients at risk at Indiana hospital due to sterilization lapses

Washington hospital cancels procedures after surgical tray issues

Flushing rim sinks provide hygienic disposal of clinical waste

Legionnaires’ disease found at Ohio nursing home

10 Seattle hospital ORs closed through January after mold outbreak

CDC puts Candida auris and Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter in urgent category

Hospitals don't have to report waterborne infections

CDC: Candida auris cases at 836

CDC says HAIs are decreasing

New York identifies healthcare facilities with Candida auris

2018 saw record number of Legionellosis cases reported

Seattle Children's Hospital closes operating rooms due to fungus again

Study: Copper hospital beds can kill bacteria

Legionella found in Va. VA healthcare facility

Disinfectants struggling to kill C. diff bacteria

Hospital links babies' deaths to bacteria in equipment

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Sterile processing room

Drug-resistant bacteria 'growing problem' in Western Washington healthcare facilities

Where patients recover may affect whether they return to the hospital because of infections

CDC reports decrease in HAIs

Research finds epidemic and pandemic preparedness lacking

Study: Too many seniors are back in hospital for infections treated during initial stay

Sensors help healthcare facilities keep track of hand hygiene

Study: Contact precautions in VA facilities don't curb MRSA

Cleaning plant shutdown could lead to surgical tool shortage

CDC: Flu activity low, but growing

D.C.'s St. Elizabeths Hospital gets clean water after 28 days

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville reports case of Legionnaires' disease

Research: Washing hands best way to stop E. coli

Va. hospital using UV lights in NICU to prevent infections

Sweden Ebola scare shows preparedness is vital

D.C. hospital goes 4 weeks without running water after failed bacteria treatment

Legionella found at Las Vegas psychiatric hospital

Mich. healthcare facility still has Legionella in water

Before flu season is a good time to review infection control procedures

Some VA healthcare centers told to improve cleanliness

Swedish hospital reports patient showing signs of Ebola

DC hospital goes three week without running water

C. auris outbreak spreads in nine Calif. healthcare facilities

EPA developing a new strategy for testing hospital disinfectants

Patient at Michigan hospital diagnosed with Legionnaires'

Michigan State University finds Legionella in diagnostic lab

3 infants dead after bacterial infection at Pa. hospital

Developing career opportunities for EVS can improve department

Dogs a new tool against C. diff.

California hospital resumes elective surgeries after mold issues

Norovirus outbreak highlights infection control challenges

Los Angeles hospital halts surgeries because of mold

California's ingredient transparency law may lead to safer cleaners

Infographic: Controlling HAIs

Infection control issues seen at ambulatory surgery centers

WHO raises concerns over possible unreported Ebola cases in Tanzania

Environmental service department leaders urged to embrace change

A severe flu season is predicted

Candida auris found at Brooklyn nursing home

Some hospital cleaning methods can

4 more Legionnaires' cases at Illinois senior facility

Deadly fungus must spur big changes in infection control

Nursing homes feeding Candida Auris

Door selection can impact infection control

Cancer patient forced to stop chemo early because of rare hospital infection

Best practices for cleaning, disinfection

Hospital design allows connection while maintaining USP 800 compliance

Four cases of Legionnaires’ confirmed at Illinois retirement facility

Ebola outbreak surpasses 3,000 cases

FDA says healthcare facilities should use safer scopes

CDC report: More than 750 C. auris cases in U.S.

Dogs in Vancouver hospital can sniff out C. diff

California hospital closes labor and delivery unit because of mold

Water coolers banned from Scotland's hospitals due to infection risk

Healthcare workers don't like hand-hygiene monitoring, but it works

Immediate feedback helps with electronic hand hygiene monitoring systems

Hospital infection rates drop with single-patient rooms

Patient sues Illinois hospital after contracting Legionnaires’

C. difficile strain evolving to live in hospital rooms

C. diff. is evolving to spread in hospitals

Ebola spreads to third Congo province

2019 Environmental Services Departments of the Year named

Two cancer patients catch rare bugs linked to hospital water supply

Resources can help reduce Legionella risk

Study: Cigarette smoke boosts MRSA drug-resistance

Candida Auris called 'new bug using old tricks'

N.J. called hot spot for Candida auris

Hospital mobilizes to fight deadly Candida auris

Key to improving EVS results can be found in the C-Suite

Load testing of electronic health records - what to look for

Two cases of Legionnaires’ confirmed at Connecticut nursing facility

Candida auris is raising questions about its origin

Study focuses on where disease-causing pathogens might be hiding in a longterm care facility

Two cases of Legionnaires’ reported at Illinois hospital

Safeguarding healthcare facilities from legionella

158 employees at Seattle hospital potentially exposed to dangerous bacteria

Superbugs can remain on surgical gowns after disinfection

Candida auris may have been spurred by global warming

Report finds VA concealed Legionella at facility

Hospital overcrowding leaves patients boarding in ERs

Md. dialysis center renovation brings insect issues

WHO declares Ebola a global emergency

Ebola case confirmed in Congo city on Rwanda border

Dangerous bacteria can survive disinfectant

Irish hospitals struggling with infection control

Respiratory outbreak investigated at Va. senior facility

CDC seeks to update guidelines for infection control in occupational health

Bacteria associated with HAIs found in raw meat

Funding to stop Candida auris lacking

Environmental monitoring can reduce healthcare-associated infections

Mich. nursing facilities seeing more VRE, less MRSA

Seattle Children's hospital reopened 14 operating rooms closed after mold found

Candida auris is a growing problem

UPMC Children's MRSA cases mostly in the NICU

Seattle Children’s closes all main operating rooms because of mold

Norovirus may be transmitted through the air

Thermoformed trays expected to be the largest segment to the global sterile medical packaging market

UV light fights germs on mobile devices

Illinois investigating 4 cases of Legionnaires’ at Christ Medical Center

Study finds C. Auris spreads through skin shedding

12 die from rare bacterial infection in Essex

Ebola transmission model predicted recent Uganda cases

Verbal hand-hygiene reminders In hospitals may curb infections

Ebola efforts in Congo running short of money

U.S. Candida auris cases near 700

Ohio hospital links hot water system to Legionnaires' outbreak

Ohio hospital didn’t disinfect water lines linked to Legionnaires’

Flint hospital ordered to reduce Legionnaires' risks

WHO repeats: Ebola outbreak not yet a global emergency.

How to mitigate the spread of pathogens in sterile medical areas

Twice-daily disinfection recommended for healthcare facility tablets

Problems with water pump postpones surgeries at Mayo University Hospital

WHO: Containing Congo Ebola outbreak may take two years

N.J. seeks new infection protections for healthcare facilities

Man hires attorney after contracting lice from gurney at Detroit hospital

Ebola outbreak reaches 2,000 cases

Three more Legionnaires’ cases reported at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital

Areas outside nursing home resident rooms key to infection control

Study finds solutions for limiting exposure to Candida auris

Telemedicine company launched to focus on infectious disease

Seattle Children's Hospital operating rooms shut down because of fungus

Healthcare facilities changing how they fight superbugs

New factor that can influence spread of legionella found

Study: Outside temperature impacts pathogens in climate-controlled ICUs

An emergency declaration over Ebola could make things worse

WHO worried about risk of Ebola spread

Officials at Chinese hospital fired over poor infection control after five baby deaths

University of Texas new biocontainment care unit is prepared for the next Ebola outbreak

Study: Few healthcare workers know hand-washing guidelines

Research finds healthcare facility privacy curtains can pose threat to patients

Michigan Legionnaires' cases up in 2018, but death rates drop

Candida auris cases confirmed in Maryland

Study finds disinfection devices in ICU sinks effective against superbugs

Senator urges feds to declare emergency over Candida auris

Experts fear disaster as Ebola outbreak threatens to escalate

Outbreak incident in Israel teaches value of infection control

Superbugs make hand-washing even more important

Congo sets daily record with 23 new Ebola cases

Candida auris could spread to 13th state

Flu season longest in 10 years

Can we build better airborne isolation rooms?

Location-based technologies: A complete infection control solution

Calif. investigating Legionnaires' outbreak at prison hospital

Study: Hospital workers can unknowingly spread the flu

Are cleaners sanitizing and disinfecting too much?

Deadly fungus must spur big changes in infection control

Study: 14 percent of new hospital patients carry superbugs

Ebola surge experiences two consecutive record-setting days

Research links antimicrobial resistance and climate change

Study says privacy curtains often contaminated with superbugs

FDA issues final rule on hand sanitizers

Study says petting zoos are breeding grounds for drug-resistant superbugs

Candida auris cases in U.S. rise to 587

Baltimore area hospitals bar youth visitors amid measles concerns

WHO decides Congo Ebola outbreak is not an international emergency

E. coli strain found in NYC hospital

Caution urged in outbreak of deadly fungus in Chicago area

Secrecy around drug-resistant outbreaks in hospitals debated

Health worker among new Congo Ebola patients

Hospital hit by lethal infection is still dirty, according to parents of patients

CDC: Almost half infected by Candida auris die in 90 days

Hospital vows ‘robust’ cleaning procedures after deaths linked to pigeon droppings

Longer terminal cleaning may not be more effective

WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak spreading faster than ever

26 states report high flu activity

Patient sleeps in chair because Edinburgh hospital bed was dirty

Legionnaires’ confirmed in dead Calif. prison inmate

Four causes of recent Legionella cases

Ebola outbreak spreads to another large city in Congo

Hospital cockroaches may be mechanical vectors for MRSA

Acute care facility cuts infection rates with disposable microfiber mops

Studies explore work habits of environmental services professionals

Preventing janitor-induced cross contamination

CDC: Congo's Ebola outbreak could last a year

Disinfectants may be helping create superbugs

WHO says Ebola area contained in Congo

Study looks at subsidies for infection control

Beleaguered Glasgow hospital needs more staff to meet hygiene standards

Helicopters blew pigeon droppings into wards at Glasgow hospital

Congo Ebola total more than 900

11 Wanaque facility deaths due to more than poor hygiene, report says

Ebola spreading in Congo via healthcare facilities

Study finds inaccuracy, inconvenience hinders electronic hand-hygiene monitoring

C. diff study tests different cleaning approach

Better workflow can improve surgical center sterile processing

Hand washing increases during viral outbreaks, survey finds

Flu activity reaches a new season high

48 states report widespread flu activity

Joint Commission offers guidance on writing infection control policies

R.I hospital using new interactive hand-washing simulator

'America's Best Hospitals' 2019 named

Thirteen million sick with flu so far this season

Patient at Pennsylvania hospital cleared of Ebola

Gloveless hospital staffers dispose of dangerous waste at Glasgow facility currently under investigation

Calif. hospital's hand-hygiene rate doubles with RTLS technology

Infection control issues may cost two Detroit hospitals Medicare contracts

Glasgow hospital patient ill with new fungal infection

Anesthesia areas have infection control challenges

Staff at second Glasgow hospital complained about pigeon droppings

Cleaning staff at Glasgow hospital with pigeon issues ‘not briefed’ on infection control

Study tracks which healthcare facility workers wash their hands most

Ebola outbreak expected to continue at least 6 more months

Flu activity elevated in most of the U.S.

Two dead after pigeon dropping infection at Glasgow hospital

UK infection measures reviewed after baby’s death

Attorney says clients contracted hepatitis from unsanitary N.J. health facility

Study: Ultraviolet disinfection 97.7% effective in operating rooms

How clean are healthcare facilities?

WHO includes flu pandemic, Ebola in top 10 threats to global health

Laundering microfiber mops: Is it a good idea in cleanroom environments?

Arkansas cancer clinic sued over bacterial outbreak

First in-season flu numbers released by CDC

How ready is the U.S. for an Ebola outbreak?

Ultraviolet light added to disinfection cuts C diff.

Legionnaires' found at Pennsylvania facility

Study finds bacteria in ancient Irish soil stops growth of superbugs

CDC, APIC offer new infection prevention tools

Reducing cross-contamination risk

Bill Gates says we aren't ready for a deadly pandemic

Study finds: Antimicrobial hospital curtains cut bacterial contamination

Mold in hospital’s maternity unit sickens more than 50 employees

Glasgow surgical cleaning unit closes after mold and bacteria is found

Bacteria found on EEG electrodes poses infection risk

New York hospital urged to move maternity ward over mold and leaking gas fears

Doctors say Palestinian superbug epidemic could spread

Epidemiologist: Legionella is everywhere

One dead after Legionella found at West Michigan hospital

Maryland hospital's pipes contained uncommon bacteria that infected patients

Johns Hopkins hospitals don’t always follow safety rules they pioneered

U.S. healthcare worker with possible exposure to Ebola evacuated to Nebraska

Study: Isolation room pressure key to limiting spread of airborne germs

Adenovirus linked to keratoconjunctivitis outbreak at L.A. eye clinic

Congo's Ebola outbreak up to 539 cases

Wisconsin hospital now has 14 cases of Legionnaires', three deaths

Sixteen patients infected with potentially deadly superbug at Cork hospital

Lessons from the fatal virus outbreak in Wanaque

Contamination found with duodenoscopes after reprocessing

December brings slight increase in flu activity in the U.S.

CDC: Outpatients for influenza-like illness above national baseline

Ebola deaths above 450 in Congo outbreak

Ebola epidemic spreads to larger city in Congo

Privacy curtains and sheets can harbor pathogens

Wanaque facility workers speak of grief, stress

C. diff infections becoming more common outside of hospitals

University Of Maryland dorms deep cleaned after student's death linked to mold

Ebola cases up to 412 in Congo

Two more premature babies die amid bacterial outbreak at Newark hospital

CDC monitoring adenovirus outbreak that killed University of Maryland student

Detroit hospital may lose federal aid over infection-control issues

Wildfire evacuee shelters hit by viral outbreaks

Healthcare worker protection: The key to pandemic containment

Scrubs vending machines designed to curb OR contamination

Launderable mattress barrier may cut hospital-acquired infections

Some fear Congo Ebola outbreak could get much worse

Donated meals sickened hospital staff after Hurricane Harvey

Hard water blamed for stained instruments at Michigan hospital

40 states report flu activity

Epidemic calendar tracks seasons of 69 infectious

N.J. lawmakers to investigate infection control at healthcare facilities

Keeping healthcare facilities safe during construction

N.J. facility where 10 children died did not inform parents about outbreak, suit says

CDC says Ebola outbreak in Congo may not be containable

Hospital keeps ceiling fans despite warnings

Pittsburgh-area healthcare facility facing suit for unclean ultrasound probes

Shoe and floor contamination a challenge for hospitals

New bacteria infects cancer patients in Arkansas

Chicago nursing facility linked to one of two Legionnaires' clusters in Illinois

Arkansas Cancer Institute bacterial outbreak linked to port cleaning method

Low-pressure taps at hospital blamed for babies' infections

Legionella bacteria found in Queens hospital

These are the germiest places in healthcare facilities

Second outbreak of adenovirus reported in N.J.

MRSA and other germs linger in hospital curtains, linens

Ebola outbreak now Congo's third largest

Worker blames 'filthy' conditions for outbreak at N.J. facility

'Major' deficiencies found at N.J. hospital following infant's death

N.J. facility where 10 children died in outbreak not equipped for quarantine

N.J. gives quick infection control training to three other facilities after deaths of 9 children

N.J. facility where 9 children died from virus outbreak cited for deficiencies

C diff. transmitted through non-critical items

Hospitals not confident about sustaining preparedness for outbreaks

Tips to prevent infection and keep healthcare facilities clean

7 children dead in virus outbreak at New Jersey healthcare facility

Sunshine may kill bacteria in dust

C. diff. outbreaks linked to hospital linens

WHO expects Congo's Ebola outbreak to worsen without increased response

Montana hospital implements facility-wide infection-control strategy

Disinfectant selection is essential for effective cleaning

Diarrhea spores can survive hospital laundering's high temperatures

WHO expects Congo's Ebola outbreak to last at least 3-4 months

Ebola cases in Congo more than doubled since September

RTLS tags: Security friend or infection-prevention foe?

Study finds hospital sink traps may harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Cleaning curbs therapy dogs' MRSA risk

Resistance to Ebola treatment remains in the Congo

National Infection Control Week: A Week to celebrate healthcare staff and promote hygiene compliance

Developing a successful ASC infection control program

Monitoring HVAC levels in sterile processing areas

Employees believe tech can improve hygiene compliance

Study finds hospital privacy curtains harbor MRSA

Boston VA hospital patient infected with Legionnaires’

Ebola, Marburg outbreaks infected high percentage of healthcare workers

Healthcare facilities can do more to prevent infections

Lessons from the latest Congo Ebola outbreak

Studies explore environmental services professionals’ work habits, perceptions

CDC and The Joint Commission release free new infection control resources

Hospitals are boosting hygiene practices to fight superbugs

Oklahoma medical center ES team finds success with 10-step program

Monkeypox diagnosed in UK for first time

Children’s Medical Center Dallas puts employees first to improve performance

Award-winning ES hospital team uses tried-and-true methods

VA adding staff after rust and blood were found on surgical instruments

2018 Environmental Services Departments of the Year named

Florida judge invalidates 14 assisted living code provisions

23 infants infected by contaminated equipment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Using bulk soap dispensers comes with risks

The role of auditing in cleaning and disinfection

Study says patients in private rooms less likely to get fatal HAI

HAIs can cause social, emotional pain

Researchers create bacteria-fighting polymers with light

Technology can boost hand-hygiene compliance by 45%

Health worker among five new cases in Congo Ebola outbreak

New biocide mist kills bacteria

Ebola outbreak will be test of world’s ability to respond

D.C. VA hospital reportedly used rusty surgical tools, contaminated water

Small mistakes can spread hospital infections

Feds reverse plan to reduce reporting on hospital infections, safety

Study looks at contamination of frequently touched hospital objects

Rosebud reservation hospital under scrutiny again

Some bacteria are becoming more tolerant of hand sanitizers

New device diffuses viscous disinfectants

Maryland organizations collaborate to reduce HAIs

Congo to use Ebola vaccine to counter flare-up

Ebola outbreak in DRC ends

USP overhauls nonsterile compounding rules

Patients at more risk for C. diff at moderately full healthcare facilities

Johns Hopkins evacuated due to possible TB exposure

Environmental decontamination key to infection control

Trump rule could stop public reporting of hospital infections

C. diff. cases fall 36 percent in Canada's hospitals

Hand-washing monitor can help reduce hospital infections

Is liquid soap safer than a bar?

Inspection reveals unsanitary conditions at Memphis VA

Fewer hospitals report zero infections

Chattanooga healthcare facilities ready for Ebola possibility

Terminal cleaning checklist systems only as good as the list

Investigation finds bone, blood, bugs on Colorado hospital surgical tools

Pediatric flu death toll highest in nearly a decade

Healthcare associated infections & the environment: Mitigating risk with environmental control strategies

Don't overdo medical waste disposal at healthcare facilities

UC San Diego hospital cited for dirty surgical equipment

Study says asymptomatic C. diff. carriers key source of HAIs

Two Kentucky hospitals had more MRSA infections than almost all others in the U.S.

Hand-washing technology can reduce germs in healthcare restrooms

What should LTC facilities do after triclosan hand soaps banned?

FDA issues update on agency’s response to Ebola outbreak

U.S. hospitals monitoring Ebola situation in Africa

Patient in Washington diagnosed with Legionnaires while receiving treatment at UWMC

CDC issues update on Ebola outbreak

Antimicrobial copper gaining popularity in healthcare facilities

Hospital food can carry MRSA, VRE

Reusable medical scopes harbor bacteria after cleaning

NIH officials responding to Ebola outbreak

Nurses call for use of animals on hospital wards

Denver patient says surgery was canceled due to contaminated tools

New guidelines issued for infection control in GI endoscopy

Study ranks Iowa mostly prepared to handle public health emergency

Ebola is back in the news — make sure your facility is ready

How infection prevention can be improved in healthcare facilities

WHO promotes hand hygiene in healthcare facilities

UV energy can reduce HAIs

Privacy curtains challenge infection control efforts

Photos of messy VA hospital exam room go viral

Scabies outbreak kills 93-year-old in Georgia nursing home

Flies in operating rooms force VA hospital to postpone surgeries

1,000 hospitals get a Leapfrog 'C' or worse

Clean hospitals, hands best tools to reduce C. diff

There's room for improvement in controlling Legionella

Hospitals, manufacturers still struggling to clean medical scopes

Two reasons why ambulatory care facilities struggle with infection control standards

Study finds most endoscopes contain bacterial growth after reprocessing

How can hand-hygiene compliance be improved?

Monitoring systems support hand-hygiene efforts

Porter Adventist Hospital infection breach linked to human error

E. Coli outbreaks found in seven states

Influenza B dominating end of flu season

Denver healthcare facility warns of sterilization issues

Study addresses UV disinfection challenges

Efforts to control 'nightmare' bacteria working

Hospital bends rules to grant Grandpa's dying wish to see his dog

Nevada hospital installs bacteria fighting operating room light fixtures

Quiet, cleanliness top patient wish list

Tennessee healthcare system reels from intense flu season

Can aromatherapy be a source of bacterial infections?

Hospital used multifaceted plan can stop C. diff

'No concern' of Ebola at Va. healthcare facility

Robotic comfort seals clear infection control hurdle

University developing self-cleaning surface that destroys bacteria when exposed to light

CDC says flu season has peaked

N.C. senior facilities take precautions as state flu deaths pass 200

CDC reports flu activity still elevated

Improving hand hygiene in nursing homes

Maine healthcare facilities bracing for worsening of flu season

Infection problems could cost Michigan healthcare facility its Medicare patients

Managing healthcare facilities' airborne pathogens

Best conditions for Legionella bacteria growth

S. Korea prepping for potential disease outbreaks at Olympics

Healthcare facilities taking extra precautions this flu season

Developing a water management program

Florida hospitals deploy germ-killing robot

Judge orders new superbug trial for Olympus

Hospital-based sleep labs moving toward disposables

State judge denies link between forced-air warming and infection

Joint Commission will now cite individual hand-hygiene failures

How hospitals safely dispose of infectious fluid waste

Oregon hospital lauded for infection-control efforts

Fresno VA facility tested for Legionnaires'

Most US cooling towers contain Legionella bacteria

Remembering Ebola two years later

Infections are common in nursing homes, punishment is not

Manufacturers ordered to remove triclosan from healthcare antiseptics

Belfast children's hospital cited for water safety problems

Study says thinking about germs makes people concerned about their appearance

UK healthcare facility admits health and safety failing after Legionnaires death

Dealing with C. difficile in healthcare facilities

Infection preventionists' holiday wish list

Smart bathroom design can curb spread of hospital infections

Infectious disease response guide for hospitals published

Door alarms can limit OR foot traffic

Va hospital cancels elective surgeries after particles found on equipment

Study: US hospitals' HAI risk down 22 percent

DC VA cancels surgeries over concerns about surgical equipment

Curbing Clostridium difficile with patient hand hygiene

Using light to disinfect mobile devices

Role of contaminated handheld electronic devices in infection transmission

How typical ceiling light fixtures can help reduce HAIs

Arkansas VA healthcare system failed to update cleaning standards

California declares state of emergency after hepatitis A outbreak

Debunking the assumptions around proper hand hygiene

St. Barnabas Medical Center stresses safety, privacy in design

New textile disinfects itself

Drones studied for infection control possibilities

Expert says Flint's Legionnaires' outbreak likely killed more people than reported

CMS requirement addresses Legionnaires' Disease control in longterm care facilities

CDC offers advice on controlling spread of superbug fungus

Environmental service workers called unsung heroes of healthcare

Study looks at potential infection spread from floor to hands

D.C. hospital's sewage leaks seldom result in major penalties

Montana hospital water tests positive for legionella

Bacteria stays on scrubs even with antibacterial fabrics

Harvey floodwaters carry high levels of E coli, toxins

Specific environmental strategies needed in infection control

Germicidal technologies reduce hospital airborne pathogens

Guidance issued for emerging fungal threat

Study: Wipes more effective against C. difficile

VA hospital warns 526 patients about risk from improperly cleaned scopes

Patient given bloody wheelchair at N.Y. hospital

Study says cleaning dirty sponges strengthens worst bacteria

Healthcare facility renovation linked to decline in bacteria

A ‘perfect storm’ superbug worrying infection experts

Effective and efficient dusting measures a priority at new trauma center

Study finds Zika unlikely to be passed by casual contact

Colo. engineers demonstrate hospital 'germ trap'

Healthcare facilities can optimize infection prevention with best practices

Army hospitals deploying germ-killing robots

Jury orders Olympus to pay hospital $6.6 million but rejects claims scopes are unsafe

Philadelphia hospital cleaners cited for state of bed railings

Glasgow hospital lauded for hygiene turnaround

Keys to cleanliness in an ambulatory care setting

Hand and surface cleanliness support prevention of cross contamination

HAI reduction program developed to support environmental services

Self-cleaning touch points can support infection control

New hospital hit by mold

Healthcare facility design can impact infection control

Heater-cooler contamination found to be more common than previously believed

Better cleaning contributes to fall in C. diff rates

Best surface cleaning options depends on many factors

Patients at Md. medical center may be infected by improperly cleaned equipment

Adding a UV disinfection system to a healthcare cleaning routine

U.S. Airmen may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis due to contaminated scopes

Widow sues Olympus over scope-related superbug outbreak

Tailored veterans home infection control cuts MRSA

Louisiana VA hospital cited for improper cleaning

C. auris cases now number 156

The art of dust containment in healthcare facilities

Two Legionnaires' case linked to hot tub at Florida senior facility

Hospital floors are critical areas when it comes to cleaning

Deadly bacteria found in 37 percent of tested heater-cooler devices

Study: Copper-impregnated surface has 80 percent reduction of contamination

APIC 2017 Film Festival winner highlights hand hygiene

Interior design choices can support infection prevention

Antiseptic manufacturers help make sense of FDA rules

Study says removing sinks from ICU cuts bacterial colonization

Whitepaper offers guidance on choosing the right disinfectant

CMS says healthcare facilities must develop water management policies to prevent Legionnaires'

Two infants develop Legionnaires' following water births

RF Code to Demonstrate Benefits of Real-Time Data Center Solutions at DCD>Webscale in San Francisco

How to deal with ransomware

Too many Legionnaires' cases start in healthcare facilities, CDC says

Focusing on surface contact in hand hygiene

Infection control in longterm care facilities

Cool water as effective as hot for hand washing

Yearlong survey tracks bacterial diversity in new hospital

Healthcare facilities review plans in response to Congo Ebola outbreak

Hospital cleaning budget cuts blamed for superbug outbreak

Model to stop superbugs may not be working

C. diff-contaminated areas can increase infection risk

DC VA sited for stained, missing surgical equipment

More than quarter of nursing home residents colonized with MDR bacteria

CDC study finds most cooling towers test positive for Legionella

Hospital investigators, CDC disagree over source of deadly mold

Paper sanitizers can curb bacteria

Ohio university adds healthcare environmental services focus to program

Toledo hospital uses robot to help keep patients safe

'Superbug' fungus emerging in N.Y. region

Surface selection can support infection control efforts

Infection control has silver bullet

Biofilm study found high contamination rates on dry hospital surfaces

Virginia healthcare facility undergoes deep clean after bacterial infection outbreak

Anesthesia machine cover designed for OR infection control

DMC Children’s Hospital passes follow-up investigation

MRSA outbreak at UC Irvine hospital undisclosed for months

DC VA inspection reveals dirty sterile storage

Site-specific pest management plan recommended

Conducting effective infection control surveillance

Robot disinfects ORs in two minutes

Md. hospital NICU reopens after investigation of Pseudomonas bacteria

Roaches found (again) in New Orleans care facility

Study says clean scopes can sit for more than two weeks

Linen storage issues found at UPMC Shadyside

Hygiene matters on World Health Day and beyond

Pa. healthcare facility cited for using dirty scope

Detroit hospitals submit correction plans after inspection

Hospital installs bacteria-fighting operating room light fixtures

Biopesticide could defeat bed bugs' insecticide resistance

Day-specific colored bedding used to improve hygiene

Cutting risk of water-borne infections

Course offered on planning for biosafety environments

Kansas healthcare facility hires infection-fighting robot

Is healthcare cleaning a special case?

Manufacturer changing how sinks work in hospitals

Study says healthcare facility floors can harbor pathogens

Many hands: Team building may boost hand washing

Hospital floors may be spreading germs more easily than believed

Innovations curbing healthcare facility infections

Lawsuit linking sixth death to UPMC mold names third facility

Antimicrobial surfaces can support HAI prevention

UV cleaning technology manufacturers discuss key issues

Cleaners can harm plastic surfaces over time

Cleaning strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections

Experts say current cleaning techniques for flexible endoscopes insufficient

Rare E. coli found in Los Angeles County patient

Scabies outbreak reported at Ohio hospital

Probe of dirty surgical tools at Detroit healthcare system reopened

Tips to reduce the spread of norovirus

Report links UPMC bed linens filled with mold blamed to crisis

Following the new scope reprocessing guidelines

Environmental services' morale sometimes suffers on the job

Hospital enhances patient safety with germ-zapping robots

Study links superbug to antibiotic overuse rather than dirty hospitals

Ontario hospital workers warn about hospital-acquired infections

PDI Welcomes Industry-Leading Experts to Further the Advancement of its leading Infection Prevention Technology

California hospitals with high infection rates not inspected

Study says UV light helps eliminate four superbugs

Top patient safety issues for 2017

Hospital's discount store purchases questioned

Addition of UV light cuts transmission of bacteria by 30 percent

Larco White Paper Reveals Copper as a Helpful Ally in Reducing Hospital-acquired Infections

Respiratory outbreak closes nursing home to visitors

The Christ Hospital Health Network Unveils Xenex Germ-Zapping Robots, Enhancing Patient Safety

Superbug may be more widespread than previously known

Dementia facility outbreaks highlight infection control issues

Diversey Care Launches Oxivir 1 Disinfectant Cleaner Wipes to Lead its Disinfectant Portfolio

UV Disinfection Proven Effective by Newly-published Duke Health Study

More cleaning staff at hospitals urged

Pan-resistant bacteria now considered worldwide threat

WHO's guidelines for infection prevention

Treating hospital air: A corporate infection prevention director’s answer to the problem of air contamination

Justifying price of whole-room disinfection robot

Germ-Zapping Robots Put to the Test to Combat Hospital-Acquired Infections

Sunburst Chemicals Introduces Tamper Proof Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser

PDI Expands Leadership Team with New Executive in Residence

Cuts to environmental services staff lead to rise in hospital-acquired infections, study says

Terumo Chooses Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots to Disinfect Healthcare Facilities & Improve Patient Safety in Japan

Flu sweeping through Canadian nursing facilities linked to 15 deaths

Healthcare facility's environmental services team behind infection prevention and control efforts

Dead mice, insects found near facility's instrument sterilization area

UK hospital investigating legionella infection

Pomona workers say hospital tried to keep them from speaking about conditions

Flu season: Top tips for reducing infection spread

Environmental services suppliers can help combat HAIs

California healthcare facility staff concerned about C. diff. risk

Infection control in waiting rooms

TRSA says C. diff. study of hospital laundry exaggerates contamination risk

'Clean In, Clean Out' hand-hygiene cuts infection rates

Hospital infrastructure can affect HAI rates

Nursing home infection measurement to be examined

Joint Commission and CDC Study to Identify Strategies for Improving Nursing Home Infection Measurement

Whole-room disinfection can help eliminate human error

Designing for infection control

Crothall Healthcare’s Infection Prevention Powerhouse Summit Seeks New Solutions to Prevent HAIs

Mobile phones linked to HAIs

The art of dust containment in healthcare facilities

Polluted air contains antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Hospital bed hinges may be infection risk

Consumer Reports calls out 31 healthcare facilities for poor infection control

Designers rethink hospital gowns

Duke testing robot-nurse

Pomona hospital employees fear patients are being sickened by dirty conditions

Reducing HAIs in long-term care facilities

2017 top medical tech hazards listed

WHO says Zika no longer an international public health emergency

Air curtains may be tool in the fight against Zika

WHO recommends ways to stop surgical infections

How we can stop healthcare-associated infections

Infectious brain disease confirmed at Maine hospital

Infection control problems tied to Hep. C outbreak

Report shows hospitals still struggling with deadly infections

Nevada hospital installs bacteria-fighting OR light fixtures

Superbug outbreak costs an NHS hospital one million pounds

Will overtime laws affect infection control measures?

Using copper to fight infection

Bacterial outbreak likely linked to infants’ deaths at Md. hospital

First cases of deadly fungal infection reported in U.S.

Cleanliness: Analyzing HCAHPS' Question 8

Addressing healthcare-associated infections with modern hand-hygiene practices

Keys for an effective infection preventionist

Hospital shines a black light on hand washing

Scrubs may help spread germs to patients

Sofidel Releases Free e-book on Hygienic Paper Benefits and Selection

Tru-D SmartUVC Proven to Provide Reduction in Patient Infections

Norfolk hospital fighting infection with copper-infused linens

Sinks added to fight infections can make the problem worse

Copper healthcare facility surfaces can help fight infections

Antimicrobial copper touch surfaces may help fight antibiotic resistance

Rural hospitals lead in infection prevention

UV air purification linked to lower sepsis rates

Gulf Coast Children’s Hospital Fights Effects of High Humidity

Detroit Medical Center's correction plan for sterilization issues approved

New bacteria strain requires effective healthcare facility cleaning

Automating a reprocessing department

Diversey Care Adds Avert Sporicidal Disinfectant Wipes to Disinfectant Offering to Assist in Outbreak Response

Infection Control Market Driven by Disinfection Products Growing at 6.5% CAGR to 2021

Study says UV light cuts C. diff by 25 percent

Specific heater-cooler linked to infections

Hospital bed history can create C. diff risk

PDI and SABIC Join Forces to Test Medical Device Plastics and to Help Improve Patient Protection from Infection

Detroit Medical Center releases plans to correct infection control problems

Healthcare infection forum focuses on devices and equipment

Hospital reopens NICU two months after bacteria discovered

New Hospital Study Finds Copper Alloys Used in Larco’s Line of Push Plates Kill Bacteria

Cooling towers may be linked to Legionnaires' outbreak

UV Light Disinfection Significantly Reduces Clostridium Difficile Incidence

High C. diff infection rates at teaching hospitals

College's research finds copper helps reduce bacteria in hospitals

Emcor Government Services Presents on a 10-Year Project with the CDC to Combat Legionnaires’ Disease,

Oxfordshire artists 'angry and disappointed' after wood carvings are rejected by hospital

Despite contaminated heater-cooler devices, Washington hospital still blames Legionella on ice machine

Most recent UWMC patient with Legionella believed to have been exposed during an earlier hospitalization

PDI Bolsters Momentum with New Leadership Appointments and Growth Plans

Clorox Healthcare Introduces the Next Generation of Bleach

Hot water systems promote the growth of legionella pneumophila

Clorox Healthcare Introduces the Next Generation of Bleach

Irish hospital called 'health hazard' leaving patients at high risk of infection

Four Diversey Care Solutions Competing for ISSA 2016 Innovation Awards

PYA Provides Analysis of Organizations’ Antibiotic Stewardship Effectiveness

Fourth patient infected with Legionnaires' at UW Medical Center

Ice maker, sinks linked to Legionnaires' outbreak

Study suggests bodily fluids can spread Zika

Link found between antibacterial ingredients in dust and antibiotic resistance

Sealed Air’s Diversey Care Makes Global Triclosan-free Commitment within its Hand Care Line

Unsanitary conditions found in N.J. pediatrician's exam room

Tru-D SmartUVC Deployed at Frye Regional

Michigan launches probe of dirty instruments at healthcare facility

Healthcare facilities prepare for Zika by expanding care, partnerships

Irish nursing home embraces hand hygiene

Evidence of Zika found in tears

Hospital infection prevention: Project/worksite isolation with construction, renovation and maintenance activities/quality control

IPs' role in healthcare laundering practices

ASC infection-control compliance needs a team approach

Study shows coordinated effort can reduce CRE 75 percent

Using Deep UV LEDs to prevent the spread of infectious disease

Controlling C. diff in post-acute care facilities

UV and HP technologies aid infection control

UV lamps can help sterilize computer keyboards

Colorado Springs cited for not properly cleaning ultrasound probes

Olympus reportedly told U.S. managers not to issue a warning about contaminated scopes

Minimizing traffic during surgery lowers infection rate

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Electronic hand-hygiene monitoring reduces MRSA HAIs by 42 percent

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Elizabethkingia update: Original infection source remains unknown

Second untreatable superbug infection found in US

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Lapses cost Virginia Mason full accreditation

Gloves shown to transfer bacteria between surfaces

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Pasadena hospital deals with infection crisis

Infographic explores touchscreen hygiene in healthcare facilities

Pictures of bacteria increases hand-washing compliance

Narrow wavelength of UV light safely kills drug-resistant bacteria

Infection scare forces hospital to cancel almost 200 operations

Germ-zapping robots boost OR infection control

Two new Elizabethkingia cases found in Wisconsin

Free webcast offered on reducing hospital-acquired infections

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Noroviruses can spread through the air

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Victoria Hospital denies cleaning problems

Chemicals used to make products antimicrobial are classified as pesticides/biocides

Dirty mops blamed for norovirus outbreak at hospitals

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Sealed TV remotes in patient rooms cut infections

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New fabric to prevent cross-contamination

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Water-birth facilities reviewed after baby's death

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U.S. hospitals wary of cost and stigma of treating Ebola

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Colorado hospital looks at waiting room safety concerns

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Great Neck facility to build bio-containment unit

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UAE hospitals don't spend enough on infection control

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California hospitals prepare for Ebola while stressing low risk

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Healthcare workers go on strike over Ebola safety fears

White paper on antimicrobial protection available

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Antimicrobial fogging and misting protocols approved

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Georgia hospital using three germ-zapping robots

Infection prevention recommendations for Ebola patients

'Nightmare bacteria' spread in Southeast

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UV cuts resistant organisms by 20 percent: study says

Online infection control course offered to improve construction safety

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Legionella bacteria found again at UPMC Presbyterian

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Experts join to offer guidance on hand hygiene

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Probe of Greenville deadly infections focuses on water

Southwest Florida hospitals increase hand-hygiene compliance

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Saginaw-area hospitals focus on stopping HAIs

UV disinfection reduces multidrug-resistant organisms at NY hospital

Sweat hurts anti-bacterial brass surfaces

Tools for hand-hygiene observation

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New guidelines help hospitals curb MRSA

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Louisiana hospital sanitizes with UV light

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Study says ultraviolet cleaning reduces superbugs 20 percent

MRSA study recognized by APIC

Florida hospital solves infection problem with communication

Illinois hospital uses disinfection robot

Real-time feedback encourages hand hygiene

White paper discusses fighting infection in long-term care facilities

London hospital steps up infection control after rise in C-diff cases

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Australian university develops antibacterial fabric

Hand hygiene in New Zealand hospitals improving

New superbug infection found every 18 minutes in Hong Kong public hospitals

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Hospital bug blamed for hospital ward closures in Wales

South Carolina Hospital honored for infection control

Video surveillance of hand hygiene

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Hospital door handle sanitizes hands

Copper called safe, effective for infection control

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Scientists develop light-activated antimicrobial surface

Many hospital infections commonly found directly outside facilities

New Springfield surgery center designed for safety, satisfaction

Healthcare workers identify infection-control barriers

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CDC releases up-to-date report on hospital-acquired-infection estimates

Maryland hospitals' hand-hygiene compliance rises

UK hospital uses pre-fab cubicles for infection prevention and control

Facilities collaborate to fight C. diff

Infection prevention failure blamed in deaths of two babies

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Hospital reaches zero-infection target

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WHO program improves U.S. healthcare hand hygiene

Safety measures cut risk of contaminated hospital food

Children's hospital groups stress patient, family and caregiver hand washing

One in five U.S. health facilities don't put hand sanitizer everywhere needed

British Columbia requires either masks or flu shots of hospital visitors

Study finds low rate of infections following ambulatory surgery

VA initiative slashes MRSA rates

Antimicrobial stewardship's value for LTC facilities still unknown

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Healthcare workers report hand hygiene compliance - even with failures

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Alcohol rubs called good alternative to hand washing

'Germinator' fights hospital infections at Cincinnati hospital

Children's ward equipment called safety risk

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UK hospital opens infection control unit

Short sleeves recommended by infection control experts

Hospital water taps contaminated with bacteria

New CDC website to support long-term care infection control

Australian Capital Territory hospital patients needlessly contracting infections, expert says

Hot water unnecessary for handwashing, study says

Up-to-date infection control technology, vigilance are musts for dental facility

Infection control needs relationship between clinicians and environmental services

AHRQ releases report on HAIs and design

Education key for ES technicians

Infection control accreditation program launched in Indian state

OneTogether takes aim at HAIs with small actions

Hand hygiene stressed at Philippines symposium

Are your patient pillows clean?

Ohio health system tries high-tech tool for infection prevention

APIC publishes new guide on long-term care infection prevention

Reducing the risk of HAIs through effective environmental cleaning processes

Study says hand hygiene prior to gloves is unnecessary

Hospital-acquired infections take toll on patients, bottom line

Mobile devices major source of germ transmission

Study says evaluation of infection prevention policies can reveal opportunities for improvement

Patient transmission causes minority of ICU S. aureus acquisitions

Bacteria survives on toys, books, cribs for longer than expected

A quarter of healthcare workers' hands contaminated with infectious germs, study says

Study shows healthcare staff contaminated with C. diff after routine care

Guidelines for preventing HAIs in NHS hospitals are released

Free hand hygiene posters for your facility

New data tells patients how their local hospitals are doing at preventing infections

Five stories on hand hygiene

Free 'Infection Prevention and You' safety poster available

Study of C. difficile reveals routes of infection

Robots help Pontiac hospital reduce infection rates

Interior design for infection prevention

Isolation linked to patient dissatisfaction

Patients and families can be hand-hygiene champions at healthcare facilities

Some Illinois hospitals reducing infection, study shows

Alabama hospital replaces beds for patient comfort, safety

ES must partner with nursing and infection control

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Researchers evaluate several aggressive chemistries for reduction of C. diff

Hospitals should evaluate infection-prevention policies, survey suggests

Four tips for infection prevention and quality assurance

Topeka reduces in-hospital infections with statewide push

Quarter of Portugal's patients who died in 2011 had hospital bug

Hospitals must make infection control part of the culture, expert says

Canadian official says hospital infection control good, but can be better

Reprocessing equipment touted as saving money and waste

Pathogens on soft surfaces often overlooked

Impact of education, information on hand hygiene compliance studied

Study shows Veteran's Affairs MRSA initiative continues to make gains

Evaluating infection prevention policies can reveal improvement opportunities

Four steps to ensure infection prevention programs meet ASC survey requirements

Gaza students create energy-saving hospital cleaning device

Parallels seen between the budget crisis and infection control

Social network model proposed to fight hospital infections

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Study shows low levels of hand hygiene compliance in pediatric hospitals

New safety measures put focus on best practices

Financial incentives boost hand hygiene compliance in study

Hospital fights infections with ultraviolet light 'robot'

Free downloadable patient safety handwashing tools

Contaminated bed linen key area of microbial and allergen accumulation

Norovirus a chronic problem in nursing homes, long-term care facilities in Oregon

Lack of single rooms called key element in infection control

APIC launches 'Infection Prevention and You' campaign

New report estimates societal cost of HAIs at a high of nearly $150 billion annually

The importance of environmental services shouldn't be underestimated

Widespread quality improvement seen at long-term care facilities

Manufacturers developing materials for cleanability and germ resistance

New guidelines may help infection control at residential facilities

Is patient safety taking a backseat to 'fancy' design?

CDC offers guidance for clinical surveillance, management of MERS-CoV

Contest seeking ideas to curb hospital-acquired infections

Health care leaders address senate committee on HAI reduction

CRE infections tracked by state

MRSA infections fall by more than 50% in U.S. hospitals

4 findings on healthcare facility design's effect on HAIs

Survey ranks health care facilities second for suspect hand-washing habits

Geisinger Medical Center honored for environmental services excellence

10 ways that healthcare quality impacts costs

Protective gloves get used and abused

Study puts hospital infections price tag at $9.8 billion annually

Financial incentives ineffective to fight healthcare-acquired infections

Healthcare industry needs to do more to prevent hospital-acquired infections

Study says hospital-acquired infections cost $10 billion a year

Sweeping changes: Hospitals focus on cleaning services

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