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Hand Hygiene Monitoring Technology

Infection Control Today invited manufacturers of automated hand hygiene monitoring systems to provide information that will assist infection ...read more

Decolonization and MRSA Reduction

A new study shows that using germ-killing soap and ointment on all ICU patients can reduce bloodstream infections by up to 44 percent and ...read more

Importance of Environmental Cleaning

This Report provides a glimpse inside the experiences of infection preventionists relating to the evaluation and monitoring of environmental cleaning ...read more

Healthcare Associated Infections

This special Pulse issue reviews the burden of healthcare-associated infections, explores the impetus of mandatory reporting of infection data, and ...read more

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Meet our 2003 Educator of the Year

Meet our 2003 Educator of the Year By Kelly M. Pyrek Independent infection control consultant Linda L. Spaulding, RN, CIC, likens her job to that of a detective, tracking down the clues that will help her solve a client's contagious conundrum. As Infection Control Today ...More
December 1, 2002
Posted in Articles
FDA Approves ChloraPrep One-Step Sepp Applicator

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Medi-Flex, Inc., announces that its commercial antiseptic ChloraPrep One-Step Sepp applicator (2 percent w/v chlorhexidine gluconate and 70 percent v/v isopropyl alcohol) has been approved for marketing by the United States Food and Drug ...More
December 1, 2002
Posted in News
Lobbying For Labels:

Lobbying For Labels: Congressional Committee Discusses Legislation on SUD Reprocessing By Kathy Dix Pushing for equality among manufacturers and reprocessors, lawmakers face a new debate in the Senate over specific verbiage for labels on reprocessed medical devices. On Oct. ...More
December 1, 2002
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CDC's Endorsement of Alcohol Hand Rubs Launches New Era in Hand Hygiene

CDC's Endorsement of Alcohol Hand Rubs Launches New Era in Hand Hygiene By Kathy Dix The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its long-awaited hand-hygiene guidelines. Infection Control Today spoke with the guidelines' co-author, Didier Pittet, ...More
December 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Environmental Hygiene, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
The Making of the Modern OR

The Making of the Modern OR By Kathy Dix What should an operating room (OR) include, if it is designed for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) or outpatient surgery? What kinds of improvements are being added when ORs are remodeled? What is being included in new construction? ...More
December 1, 2002
Posted in Articles
Houlihan Lokey Adds Director to Healthcare Investment Group

LOS ANGELES - Officials at international investment bank Houlihan Kokey Howard & Zukin have hired Lars Enstrom as a director of the healthcare investment banking group. Enstrom will manage the firm's life sciences business in the New York office. For more information, ...More
November 27, 2002
Posted in News
3M Dressings Help Wound Fluid Management

ST. Paul, Min.. - Officials at 3M have created a line of foam dressings to help effectively manage fluids from draining wounds. The 3M Foam Dressings, which are available in adhesive and non-adhesive styles, have a non-swelling polyurethane foam pad that prevents exudates ...More
November 26, 2002
Posted in News
Alliance Medical Secures $7.3 Million in Series E Financing

Phoenix, Ariz. -- Alliance Medical Corporation, a leading reprocessor of medical devices, announced today that it has received $7.3 million in new funding, positioning the company for continued growth. The Series E financing was secured from a syndicate composed of Merrill ...More
November 25, 2002
Posted in News
Cavicide Wipes Kill HBV

ORANGE, Calif. - Officials at Metrex are introducing CaviWipes - towelettes shown to kill HBV in three minutes and tuberculosis in five minutes. The disposable towelettes are pre-saturated with the company's CaviCide Surface Disinfectant Cleaner. They are durable, non-woven ...More
November 25, 2002
Posted in News
Tyco Healthcare and Novation Agree to Needle and Syringe Contracts

MANSFIELD, Mass. -- Tyco Healthcare and Novation have agreed to multi-source contracts covering Kendall's standard needles and syringes as well as safety needles, pre-filled syringes and other related products. Tyco Healthcare is one of several approved suppliers chosen by ...More
November 22, 2002
Posted in News