Infection Control Practice Articles & Analysis
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Klebsiella is described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a type of gram-negative bacteria that can cause different types of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). ...
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) has been championed by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology since 1986. The annual event highlights the importance of infection prevention professionals and their efforts and control practices. ...
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report published on October 3, 2024, linked Burkholderia multivorans infections to ice machines in multiple healthcare facilities in the western United States. This post summarizes key findings, implications, and recommended practices for healthcare providers to ensure patient ...
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has championed International Infection Prevention Week since 1986. For 2024, the annual event is taking place from October 13th to the 19th. International Infection Prevention Week highlights the importance of infection prevention ...
Because of this risk, CDC advises that in addition to hand hygiene, healthcare providers should pay careful attention to recommended infection control practices which includes rigorous environmental cleaning.” To support infection control programs, CTSI offer buildings assessments, testing, monitoring, ...
Due to these facts, CDC advises that in addition to hand hygiene, healthcare providers should pay careful attention to recommended infection control practices. This includes rigorous environmental cleaning.” In Puerto Rico, Zimmetry Environmental is dedicated to identifying and mitigating indoor exposure risks to Acinetobacter and other ...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of the Thermo Scientific AerosolSense Sampler, a new surveillance solution designed to deliver fast and highly reliable insight into the presence of in-air pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2. ...
Infection control procedures including work practices, protocols and controls, environmental hygiene, air filtration and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are all necessary to prevent infections from spreading during healthcare service delivery. ...
The new toggle switch offers specifiers a durable and attractive design to help combat hospital acquired infections (HAIs). “Eaton has a longstanding commitment to health and safety, not only in the production and distribution of our products, but also in their applications. ...
In a number of hospitals across the country C. diff infections are surpassing Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (MRSA). ...