• New TB Quat Cleans Up Market
    ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new TB quat disinfectant has been registered by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an intermediate-level disinfectant. 3M's TB Quat Disinfectant Ready-to-use Cleaner is non-acidic and can be used for healthcare environments, schools and ...More
    August 15, 2002
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  • Ruhof Receives Multi-Source Contract
    Premier's group purchasing arm awarded Ruhof Healthcare a multi-source contract for its Triple + Enzymatic Instrument/Scope Cleaner product featuring Ruhof's premium Brand Endozime( AW Triple Plus( the only enzymatic/detergent that removes all bio-burden. The contract ...More
    August 15, 2002
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  • New Nurse Call System Aids Patient Care
    CHICAGO - Jeron Electronic Systems, Inc., has created a new touchscreen computer system to organize hospital floors. Nurses can select the area they are working in to view the patient name and information, the healthcare worker assigned to the area and necessary equipment ...More
    August 14, 2002
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  • San Diego Health Care Conference Announcement
    SAN DIEGO - The Health Care Service Excellence Association in connection with Tri-City Medical Center, will host the third annual International Health Care Service Excellence Conference October 2 to 4. The conference will take place at the Catamaran Resort Hotel in San ...More
    August 14, 2002
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    August 12, 2002
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    August 12, 2002
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  • Getinge/Castle Introduces New Stem Sterilizer Product Line
    ROCHESTER, NY - The Getinge/Castle 700 HC and 700 LS steam sterilizers were debuted this week. Officials at the company report this series of steam sterilizers was created for the healthcare and life sciences markets. The equipment includes features that reportedly make ...More
    August 12, 2002
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  • New Getinge/Castle CEO Hired
    ROCHESTER, NY - Charles (Chas) Carrier has been recently hired as the new president and CEO of medical product giant Getinge/Castle. Carrier has previously worked as an executive for PepsiCo, Goldman Sachs & Co., AT&T and Texaco. He will be responsible for ...More
    August 12, 2002
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  • New Disinfectant Receives EPA Registration
    SAN JOSE, Calif. - EcoTru is the only U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered Tox. Category IV disinfectant on the market. The new disinfectant reportedly kills tuberculosis and a wide spectrum of viruses, bacteria and fungi within 10 minutes, without any of ...More
    August 9, 2002
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  • Growing Elderly Population in the United States Spurs Demand for Disposable Gloves
    SAN JOSE, Calif. -- As the number of aging Baby Boomers requiring surgeries and other healthcare services increases in the United States, there will be a corresponding rise in demand for disposable gloves. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.healthcare.frost.com), ...More
    August 6, 2002
    Posted in News, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions