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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 report reviews the burden of healthcare-associated infections, explores the impetus of mandatory reporting of infection data, and outlines the ...read more

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Infection Control Today - 10/2002: Environmental Services

Infectious Reservoirs in the Physical Plant By Kathy Dix Microorganisms seem to take every opportunity to hide, and your facility is full of crevices where they can go underground. There are other places besides nooks and crannies where they take up residence -- namely ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in Articles
Water: Is It a Breeding Ground for Bacteria in Your Facility?

Water: Is It a Breeding Ground for Bacteria in Your Facility? By Susan Burns, BSMT, CIC In March, this publication ran an article on the hidden bacteria and fungi in whirlpool baths, but what other sources of pathogens are found hiding in hospitals? It is known that ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in Articles
Observing Standard Precautions in the OR

Observing Standard Precautions in the OR By Kathy Dix We all know that it is best to wear personal protective equipment and to handle sharps carefully in the operating room (OR), but oftentimes, precautions are set aside in the rush of day-to-day issues that are seemingly ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
Microbia Study Identifies Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms In Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilms

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Scientists at Microbia, Inc. have identified a gene required by Staphylococcus aureus to mediate antibiotic resistance when forming biofilm colonies. The study is the first to find a link between the resistance mechanisms of biofilm bacteria and those ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
Major Supermarket Chain Introduces SureBeam Technology That Effectively Eliminates Threat of Some Bacteria in Foods

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- SureBeam Corporation announced today that shoppers throughout the New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia metropolitan areas can now buy SureBeam processed fresh ground beef at Pathmark Supermarkets, one of the top 15 supermarket retailers in the U.S. ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in News
Infection Control Today - 10/2002: TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

Hardy Diagnostics Hardy Diagnostics offers hand care products for laboratory professionals. AloeGuard antimicrobial soap is formulated to be effective against a variety of microorganisms while remaining gentle to skin. AloeSoothe moisturizing lotion is created to seal out ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in Articles
Stater Bros. Markets Providing Flu Vaccination Clinics

COLTON, Calif. -- Stater Bros. Markets and OnSite Wellness Medical will be providing flu vaccination clinics at select Stater Bros. Supermarkets throughout October and November. Clinics will be open to the public (adults: 18 years or older only) and vaccinations will be ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in News
Infection Control Today - 10/2002: Fast-Paced EDs Require Speedy Yet Thorough Clean-ups

Fast-Paced EDs Require Speedy Yet Thorough Clean-ups By Kelly M. Pyrek Emergency departments (ED) often are the busiest parts of a hospital, generating enormous amounts of foot traffic and dramatically increasing the odds of transmission of infectious pathogens. A National ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization, Environmental Hygiene
Positive IDs for Positive BIs

Positive IDs for Positive BIs By Rose Seavey, RN, MBA, CNOR, ACSP A positive biological indicator (BI) can be a nightmare for the infection control, sterile processing and surgical staff. How can you be sure if a questionable product has been used on a patient? The last ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization
Wringing Our Hands

Wringing Our Hands CDC Proceeds Slowly in Writing Updated Guidelines By Kelli M. Donley Handwashing, once a simple task, has developed into a monumental chore to regulate. Millions of dollars are spent educating, promoting and urging healthcare workers (HCWs) to wash their ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Environmental Hygiene, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions