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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as a type of staph that can be resistant to several antibiotics. The agency cautions that anyone can get a MRSA infection or carry MRSA. The risks increase for those with hospitalizations or nursing home stays, skin-to-skin contact with others, and exposure to crowded or unhygienic places. ...
Key findings from the 2023 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries include: A worker died every 99 minutes from a work-related injury in 2023 compared to every 96 minutes in 2022. The fatal work injury rate was 3.5 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers, down from 3.7 per 100,000 FTE in 2022. In Puerto Rico, there were 23 fatal injuries, ...
We hope this new video helps to shed some light on the importance of protecting workers from exposure to allergens, respiratory irritants, and known asthma triggers.” This video was sponsored by a number of organizations and leading industry professionals that work to protect and enhance the public's health and safety. Sponsors include ...
“In Puerto Rico and across the region, Zimmetry’s infection control and indoor environmental quality professionals are dedicated to protecting patients, workers, and building occupants. We offer environmental pathogen testing services to assess the effectiveness of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization procedures; healthcare provider infection ...
“At CSC, our infection control and indoor environmental quality professionals are dedicated to protecting patients, residents, workers, and building occupants. What is the one thing CSC and other infection prevention professionals can do to help you reduce HIAs in your facility? ...
In addition to air testing utilizing highly sensitive real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques to help to stop the spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, CTSI also helps to mitigate exposure risks through their expertise in mechanical ventilation, engineering controls, and other methods to protect patients, workers, and building occupants in healthcare ...
“An attic, roof top or any place where there are significant amounts of bird droppings or bat guano could put people at risk, especially workers that spend time in those locations conducting dust-generating activities,” said Derrick A. ...
The International Agency for Research on Cancer reports that as recently as 2020, there were over 13,000 new cases of cancer in Puerto Rico. Tragically, there were also more than 5,500 deaths due to cancer in Puerto Rico that year alone. The American Association for Cancer Research has reported that more than 40% of all diagnosed cancers in the U.S. can be attributed to preventable causes. ...
Mucormycetes are a group of fungi that can cause a rare but serious fungal infection known as mucormycosis reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These fungi live in soil and decaying organic matter. People with a weakened immune system could get mucormycosis by inhaling fungal spores or if they enter the skin through an injury. Types of mucormycosis listed by CDC include: ...
Fungal Disease Awareness Week (FDAW) kicks off today and runs through the 22nd. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created FDAW to highlight the importance of recognizing, treating, and preventing serious fungal diseases. According to the CDC: Many people are affected by fungal diseases at different points in their lives, whether dealing with a somewhat common ringworm ...
Mucormycetes are a group of fungi that can cause a rare but serious fungal infection known as mucormycosis. Mucor species and Rhizopus species are some of the most common causes of mucormycosis, but there are also other species. The fungi typically live in soil and decaying organic matter. Mucormycosis is frequently a life-threatening infection and is treated with prescription antifungal ...
“An attic, roof top or any place where there are large amounts of bird droppings or bat guano could put people at risk, especially workers that have to spend time in those locations,” said Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental. ...
Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that has long been recognized as a cause of disease. Frequently referred to as staph, it is commonly found on the skin and hair, as well as in the nose and throat of people and animals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) even reports that about 30% of people carry Staphylococcus aureus in their nose. Most of the time, staph does not ...
While cancer mortality has gradually declined over the past several decades in Puerto Rico, there are still more than 10,000 new cases of cancer and over 5,000 deaths each year on the islands. Nationwide, the National Cancer Institute estimates there were over 1,918,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed in 2022 and more than 609,000 people died from cancer that year alone. There are over 100 types ...
These invasive infections can be fatal.” To help protect patients, workers and the public from exposure risks to C. auris and other microbial pathogens, the infection control and industrial hygiene professionals at CSC provide training, testing and consulting services to clients nationwide. ...
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) reports that in at least one out of every six asthmatics, their condition is caused or made worse by workplace exposures. Occupational asthma, also referred to as work-related asthma, can dramatically impact a person’s quality of life, reduce productivity, and increase costs. The condition is one of the most common occupational lung diseases ...
World TB Day is recognized in Puerto Rico and across the globe on March 24th. The date of this annual event was chosen to coincide with the date that Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the cause of tuberculosis (TB), back in 1882. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes World TB Day as a time to educate the public about the impact of TB ...
“We have now installed 100 of the UVD Robots to help protect healthcare workers and patients to combat the spread of covid-19 and healthcare associated infections in ...
The British Occupational Hygiene Society, a scientific charity and the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection has released a set of frequently asked questions on ventilation and COVID-19. ...
The British Occupational Hygiene Society, a scientific charity and the chartered society for worker health protection is emphasising to its members that widespread workforce vaccination is not yet a sufficient control to allow for the removal of other COVID measures. ...