• 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
    Posted in Articles
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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