Focus: Infection Control

Equipment and environment need infection control attention

Coronavirus can remain on surfaces long after a patient infects a certain area or item


Best infection control practices should be occurring amid growing COVID-19 challenges at  nursing homes, according to an article on the McKnight’s website.

They include placing hand-washing stations or alcohol-based hand rubs by all entryways, cleaning non-disposable medical equipment between each use, and screening any equipment newly coming into a facility.

Laundry, utensils and medical waste management are also key.

Coronavirus can remain on surfaces long after a patient infects a certain area or item.

Read the article.



May 28, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control

Recent Posts

Rising Violence is Exposing Gaps in Hospital Security

Security experts outline how healthcare facilities can move beyond traditional security to more proactive and coordinated systems.

Murray County Medical Center Reports Data Security Incident

MCMC has implemented several measures to enhance its security posture and reduce the risk of similar future incidents.

Probiotic Cleaning: A Complementary Strategy for Safer Hospital Floors

Managers seeking more resilient approaches to environmental hygiene are turning to probiotic systems to supplement traditional disinfection.

VITAS Healthcare Breaks Ground on New Inpatient Hospice Center in Florida

The 14,000-square-foot VITAS inpatient hospice center will open in 2027 and serve 500+ patients annually.

Mile Bluff Medical Center Disrupted by Data Security Event

While some services experienced limited and temporary interruptions, the impact has been narrow in scope.

 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.