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CDC Protocols Cut Dialysis Infections

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released results of its Dialysis Bloodstream Infection Prevention Collaborative showing a 32 ...read more

Antimicrobial Resistance

The resistance of bacteria to antibiotics and similar drugs—called antimicrobials—is considered a major public health threat by the Food and Drug ...read more

Clostridium difficile

This report explores the essentials of Clostridium difficile, one of the most problematic pathogens facing healthcare institutions today. It provides ...read more

Clostridium difficile

Infection Control Today reports on the prevalence of Clostridium difficile, including hospitals' efforts to prevent and control this ...read more

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New Technology Products Help Hospitals Fight Infection Battle

MUNDELEIN, Ill. - Cutting-edge technological advancements in medical products are helping fight the intensifying battle against hospital-acquired infection. The Chicago Tribune<$> reported last week that more than 103,000 deaths occurred in 2000 linked to hospital ...More
August 2, 2002
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
Best Manufacturing to Acquire H.W. Baker Linen Co., Inc.

New York, NY - Best Manufacturing Group LLC announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of H.W. Baker Linen Co., Inc. Headquartered in Mahwah, N.J.; Baker Linen is a critically important supplier of textiles, amenities and guest ...More
August 2, 2002
Posted in News
Breakthrough Nontoxic Disinfectant Cleaner Now Available For Commercial Applications

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- EnviroSystems, Inc., a manufacturer of people-safe, environmentally friendly infection control products, today announced the availability of EcoTru, a nontoxic disinfectant cleaner for use in commercial markets that include healthcare, hospitality, ...More
August 2, 2002
Posted in News
STERIS Renews Grant to University Hospitals of Cleveland for Infection Prevention Research

MENTOR, Ohio -- STERIS Corporation today announced it is renewing its grant to University Hospitals of Cleveland's Division of Infectious Diseases to support research in the area of hospital-acquired and emerging infections and the development of innovative strategies and ...More
August 2, 2002
Posted in News
Fomites' Role in Disease Transmission is Still Up for Debate

Fomites' Role in Disease Transmission is Still Up for Debate By Kelly M. Pyrek The role fomites play in the transmission of infectious disease is still being contested in the infection control community, with no conclusive decision emerging from clinical studies. A fomite ...More
August 1, 2002
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Infection Control Today - 08/2002: TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

Consolidated Stills and Sterilizers The patented Consolidated Bug Buster uses a high-efficiency filter to remove bacteria from the purged air of steam sterilizers. It can be factory installed on new Consolidated sterilizers or retrofitted to many existing units regardless ...More
August 1, 2002
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Infection Control Today - 08/2002: IC Community

Reader Feedback Q: Do you believe that surgical instruments in opened-but-unused packages must be re-sterilized? "Maintaining the sterility of a sterilized medical item until the package is opened, is one of the main functions of effective packaging materials, ...More
August 1, 2002
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What Goes Around Comes Around

What Goes Around Comes Around Being in the business of making people healthy, hospitals take action to reduce waste, pollution, costs By Michelle Gardner Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) is a voluntary program designed to help hospitals enhance workplace safety, ...More
August 1, 2002
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Infection Control Today - 08/2002: Hands That Heal, Hands That Hurt

Hands That Heal, Hands That Hurt By Lynette Hancock Smith, RN, BSN, CIC After becoming an infection control coordinator, I have learned a great deal more about what nursing really means and the significance of the tasks healthcare workers (HCWs) perform. I started my ...More
August 1, 2002
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August References

August References "Sterile Instrument Packs: Handle With Care," by Kathryn Dix, page 24. 1. www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/showCFR.cfm? FR=880.6850 2. Gruendemann BJ, Mangum SS. Infection prevention in surgical settings. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co. ...More
August 1, 2002
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