infection control - strategies, tips and insights for the healthcare facilities management industry
High-Touch Surfaces in Long-Term Care Facilities Often Contaminated
Tackling Infection in Senior Living Communities
Legionella Prevention in Cooling Tower Systems
Some Healthcare Facilities No Longer Need Face Masks While Working
How to Prevent Mold Growth in Facilities
Senior Care Facilities Still at Risk of HAIs, Calls for Improvement Lag
Thermal Imaging Can Improve Handwashing
Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring Systems Promote Cleaner Healthcare Facilities
Strategies for Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
US Funds Expand Locations for Monkeypox Vaccines
HAIs Spread in Community, Complicating Infection Control
What is the Threat of Infections Acquired in Ambulances
Perfect Storm: High Surface Contamination and Vulnerable Patients
CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance, Affecting Schools
3 Most Common Questions About Chemicals
3 Steps to Prevent C. diff Spread
UV Disinfection Technology Gets Boost
Lessons Hospitals Learned from COVID-19
Monkeypox Transmission in Healthcare Setting is Low
CDC: Pandemic Hurt U.S. Antimicrobial Resistance
Lessons from the Custodial Frontlines
CMS Issues Guidance on Long-Term Care Compliance
OSHA Extends COVID-19 Program for Healthcare Facilities
American Hospital Association Certificate Targets Infection Control in Healthcare
New Guidelines Target MRSA Management
How Flooring Acts as a Mode of Infection Transmission
Why Your Facility Needs a Pest Management Plan
VA Issues Three COVID-19 Protocol Levels at Facilities
How Healthcare Food Service Operations Work Through Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges
Construction Training Can Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections
How Flooring Impacts Healthcare Facilities
Why and Where Do Healthcare Facilities Need to Disinfect?
Basic Infection Control Will Help Curtail HAIs
Fighting Fecal Matter on High-Touch Surfaces
CDC Taps Into Data to Improve Disease Forecasting, Communication
Healthcare Acquired Infections Responsible for 100,000 Deaths Annually
Hospitals Ease Mask Requirements as New Variant Looms
ASHE Infection Control Tool Focuses on Role of Maintenance
Porous vs. Nonporous: Which Surface Has the Most Effective Transmission?
What Disinfectant Labels Really Mean
UV-C Light Proves Essential for Facilities
The Crucial Role of Hospital Filtration and Ventilation Systems
Fit for Purpose Disinfection: A Closer Look
OSHA Works Toward Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers
Firing Over COVID-19 Complaint Triggers U.S. Lawsuit
CDC Eases Mask Requirements
Health Centers Receive $55 Million To Expand Access
Tackling Dry-Surface Biofilm
COVID-19 Monitoring Evolves as Virus Spreads
Cleaning Strategies for Furniture, Furnishings and Patient Care Equipment
How Hospitals Can Tackle Pandemics with Technology
Patients, Staff Need Risk-Based Standards on Cleanliness
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
Strategies to increase hand-hygiene compliance
Cleaning healthcare facilities' 'grey zone' cuts infection risk
Electronic hand-hygiene monitoring reduces MRSA HAIs by 42 percent
Is duodenoscope cross-contamination an outpatient facility risk?
Elizabethkingia update: Original infection source remains unknown
Second untreatable superbug infection found in US
Johns Hopkins students improve Ebola protection suit
Cincinnati hospital accused of skirting safety procedures
Do antibacterial building materials pose a health risk?
Lapses cost Virginia Mason full accreditation
Gloves shown to transfer bacteria between surfaces
Preventing spread of common superbugs
Infection control credited for curbing MERS in dialysis unit
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
Hospital renovation efforts include push for better hand hygiene
FDA reviewing safety of hospital hand cleaners
Noroviruses can spread through the air
Designing healthcare facilities to fight infection
Protecting healthcare facilities from dirty devices
Xenex germ-zapping robots arrive in Spain; Clece chooses Xenex for hospital disinfection
Companies feud over UV robots
Long-term costs of infection control
Technology fights hospital-acquired infections
Victoria Hospital denies cleaning problems
Chemicals used to make products antimicrobial are classified as pesticides/biocides
Dirty mops blamed for norovirus outbreak at hospitals
Addressing flu and pneumonia at skilled nursing facilities
Study says germs lurking in waiting rooms
CDC investigating C. diff link to doctors' offices
An infection control expert's week
N.C. health system steps up CRE screening, cleaning efforts
Cleanliness concerns cited at Fife hospital
Executives' strategies to improve hand hygiene
Probe finds some Florida hospitals have infection control issues
Managing long-term costs of infection control
Handwashing leads to more worker dermatitis
Ice machines can be toxic breeding grounds
Designing for infection control after Ebola scare
Sealed TV remotes in patient rooms cut infections
Architecture students create isolation unit designs
Proper hand hygiene depends on the right tools, methods
New fabric to prevent cross-contamination
Smart devices track hand-washing in hospitals
University students build a device to monitor hand washing in hospitals
Joint Commission offers Ebola resources for laboratories, healthcare facilities
CDC: Keep patients out of waiting room for early flu treatment
Controlling infections in waiting rooms
Hospital construction projects can increase HAIs
Ebola offers lessons for facilities
Carpenters training for infection control
Texas Children's Hospital plans Ebola treatment center
Designing a contingency plan for Ebola
Medicare cuts payments to 721 hospitals for hospital-acquired conditions
Copper bedrails may fight hospital infections
Group works on Ebola building standard in Africa
Water-birth facilities reviewed after baby's death
Do U.S. healthcare professionals feel safe after Ebola?
HAI battle fought on multiple fronts
U.S. healthcare system could benefit from Ebola
U.K. hospital takes hand hygiene high-tech
Students brainstorm to reduce hospital-acquired infections
Disinfecting bedside electronics
35 U.S. hospitals designated Ebola treatment centers
U.S. may have reached peak preparedness for future Ebola cases
Some Ebola guidelines questioned
CDC offers four keys to infection control
U.S. hospitals wary of cost and stigma of treating Ebola
Evaluating cleaning products for Ebola use
Colorado hospital looks at waiting room safety concerns
Hospital managers say culture change key to better hand hygiene
Study says hand dryers can spread bacteria
As U.S. Ebola scare fades, infection control focus wanes
Hand-washing and housekeeping lapses blamed for high infection rate
Vacant Mississippi rehab facility to be repurposed as Ebola unit
Electron-beam technology may be a better way to sanitize Ebola waste
'Self-cleaning' surface reduces pathogens, study says
Infection control tips in the age of Ebola
Houston Medical Center adds UV technology to infection control
Ebola fears spark equipment companies to restrict service
Choosing a disinfectant to fight Ebola
Preparing for Ebola - the FM's role
Study: Hospital workers wash hands less toward end of shift
U.K. not prepared for Ebola, expert says
Ebola heightens awareness of HAIs
WHO updates personal protective equipment guidelines for Ebola
Facilities experts urge Ebola prep
New Zealand bacterial outbreak linked to facility faults
Demand for Ebola supplies up
Two Virginia hospitals achieve infection risk certification
Ebola may be draining resources from other efforts
Good hand hygiene essential in HAI battle against health
Making a hospital 'Ebola ready'
Great Neck facility to build bio-containment unit
Associations issue statement on processing biohazardous medical waste
Hospitals review infection control practices amid Ebola fears
Download free whitepaper on hand hygiene
UK hospital criticized for filthy conditions
CDC issues stronger standards for Ebola healthcare workers
Ebola preparedness urged for clinics
Ebola raises concerns over infection controls
Improving hand-washing compliance
OSHA issues Ebola guidance
CDC's how-to on treating Ebola safely
Hospitals can learn from Dallas' Ebola mistakes
White House blogs about preparing for Ebola
Connecticut hospitals gear up for Ebola
When Ebola is suspected but not confirmed, linen should be left in the room until test results are obtained
When Ebola is suspected but not confirmed, linen should be left in the room until test results are obtained
A day at a Liberian Ebola clinic
Copper coated hospital beds help combat possible infections
U.S. has the healthcare system to stop Ebola
Hand hygiene improves with monitoring
Environmental services 'secret weapon' against HAIs
Dealing with infectious disease
Study says shark-skin-inspired surface helps control MRSA
Hospital pillows can harbor pathogens
Best hand-hygiene practices for a healthcare facility
UAE hospitals don't spend enough on infection control
Preventing Clostridium difficile infections
CDC issues Ebola checklist
Preparedness key to containing outbreaks
Managing waterborne infection risks
Ebola, HAIs boost sales of infection-control software
California hospitals prepare for Ebola while stressing low risk
For a healthcare data center, redundancy is key
Key hand-hygiene strategies include easy access to sanitizer
Healthcare workers go on strike over Ebola safety fears
White paper on antimicrobial protection available
Study says health workers exposed to high levels of antibacterial soap chemical
Emergency department design can fight contagious disease
Healthcare spaces affect attitudes, behaviors
Infection control recommendations for Ebola questioned
Reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections
Study compares hand hygiene and environmental cleaning
Antimicrobial fogging and misting protocols approved
Design can contain germs in the ER
Georgia hospital using three germ-zapping robots
Infection prevention recommendations for Ebola patients
'Nightmare bacteria' spread in Southeast
S.C. hospital revises procedures after infection outbreak
Designing to prevent HAIs
UV cuts resistant organisms by 20 percent: study says
Online infection control course offered to improve construction safety
Hospital engineering should integrate infection prevention in design
Legionella bacteria found again at UPMC Presbyterian
Tennessee hospital creates culture of safety
Hospital bans showers after legionella bacteria is found
Experts join to offer guidance on hand hygiene
Ensuring patient safety during construction
Probe of Greenville deadly infections focuses on water
Southwest Florida hospitals increase hand-hygiene compliance
Toilets major source of contamination in healthcare
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
Infection control best practices for long-term care
New guidelines help hospitals curb MRSA
Collaboration model may control spread of C. diff
Louisiana hospital sanitizes with UV light
Hand-washing goals key to Maryland CMS waiver
Hospital infection control: reducing airborne pathogens
Deadly infections at 'med spa' tied to poor practices
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
Building teamwork in infection prevention
Common goals strengthen infection prevention policies
Download infection prevention infographic
Study on laundered towels finds E. Coli, tetanus
Spreading information can help curb HAIs
Australian university develops antibacterial fabric
Hand hygiene in New Zealand hospitals improving
New superbug infection found every 18 minutes in Hong Kong public hospitals
Designing for infection control
Hospital bug blamed for hospital ward closures in Wales
South Carolina Hospital honored for infection control
Video surveillance of hand hygiene
Challenges of infection-control cleaning
Cleaning for hospital-acquired infections
U.K. hospital adopts new infection control guide
Hospital produces infection prevention video
Tips for improving hand hygiene compliance
Preventing hospital-acquired infection transmission
Taming the hospital microbial ecosystem
Hospital door handle sanitizes hands
Copper called safe, effective for infection control
Antimicrobial copper can save lives in healthcare facilities
Effective terminal cleaning can curb HAIs
'Keep the Coat' campaign launched in defense of lab coats
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
Survey says Canadian hospitals not clean enough
Study looks at hand hygiene in resource-limited facilities
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
Hospital told to improve infection control after C. diff outbreak
Hospital reaches zero-infection target
NJ healthcare facilities get smarter in fighting superbugs
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
White coats: infection control versus psychology
Healthcare workers report hand hygiene compliance - even with failures
Five keys to hand hygiene compliance
Alcohol rubs called good alternative to hand washing
'Germinator' fights hospital infections at Cincinnati hospital
Children's ward equipment called safety risk
Lack of knowledge hurts hand hygiene compliance, study says
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
Does self protection drive hand hygiene in healthcare?
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
Ten major infection control stories from the summer and fall
What's holding us back from handwashing?
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
Infection prevention techniques that work
Whose responsibility is hospital safety?
Registries helped track infections in health care facilities
Infections may be getting two surprise foes
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