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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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Handwashing May Spread Bacteria

ANAHEIM, Calif-Physicians at a roundtable discussion at a meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology have reported frequent handwashing may actually promote the spread of bacteria by breaking down the hand skin barrier. Studies show people responsible for washing their ...More
December 27, 2001
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
Infection Control Business News

SOMERVILLE, NJ-The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared labeling for BIOPATCH Antimicrobial Dressing. The labeling recognizes the dressing's efficacy in reducing blood stream infections due to central venous or arterial catheter infection. A controlled, ...More
December 12, 2001
Posted in News
Medical File Sharing Technologies Advancing

WASHINGTON, DC-A new non-profit group is trying to help network American physicians and hospitals to provide national medical file sharing abilities. Officials from the Patient Safety Institute say networking patient medical files would decrease medical errors and limit the ...More
December 12, 2001
Posted in News
Infection Control 2001 Year In Review

Infection Control 2001 Year In Review Top Ten Infection Control-Related Issues By Kelly M. Pyrek As today's healthcare professionals cope with budget cuts, staff shortages, Joint Commission inspections, and nosocomial infections, they must contend with the threat of ...More
December 1, 2001
Posted in Articles
Research Indicates UVGI is an Effective Supplement toVentilation for Eliminating TB Bacteria

Research Indicates UVGI is an Effective Supplement to Ventilation for Eliminating TB Bacteria By David R. Linamen, PE, CIPE In 1994, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of TB in Healthcare Facilities in an ...More
December 1, 2001
Posted in Articles
December References

December References "Microbial Resistance and Disinfectant Use" By Rodney Stine, page 14. 1. Nye, Chudha, Hodgkin, et al. J. Hosp. Infection. 1992 Bol. 20 pp 51-54. 2. Scientific American 1998:0398 "New Technology Addresses Surgical Staff Objections to ...More
December 1, 2001
Posted in Articles
Bioterrorism Attack

Bioterrorism Attack What Infection Control Practitioners Need to Know to Be Prepared for a Bioterrorism Attack By Terri Rebmann, RN, MSN, CIC How do infection control practitioners (ICPs) prepare for a bioterrorism attack? More specifically, what steps do ICPs need to take ...More
December 1, 2001
Posted in Articles
Sterilization Indicators Shine Light on Equipment, Human Errors

Sterilization Indicators Shine Light on Equipment, Human Errors By Kelli M. Donley Central Sterile departments tend to be hidden from the rest of the hospital, carefully tucked away on the bottom floor, with few signs pointing out their existence to passing patients. ...More
December 1, 2001
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization
Infection Control Today - 12/2001: Microbe Of The Month

Microbe of the Month By Roger P. Freeman, DDS Holiday humbug! A time for family, they say. Well, how about my family? It's not bad enough that my name means "creeping." I can't remember our last invitation. Truth is, invitations aren't too important to us... we're on board ...More
December 1, 2001
Posted in Articles
Instruments Missing In Action

Instruments Missing In Action By Marcia Frieze Nationally, operating staffs are reporting that a number of instrument trays are incomplete or inaccurate. Both CS and OR staffs are frustrated and morale is low. Surgeons are upset and vocal. And, surgical cases and turnover ...More
December 1, 2001
Posted in Articles