• Putting Gloves to the Test
    Putting Gloves to the Test Material testing: a manufacturer's strong point By Lisa Arnseth Whether a procedure is being performed in the OR or in an exam room, gloves are a crucial part of the job. Evaluating the durability of the glove under a variety of situations is not ...More
    April 1, 2001
    Posted in Articles, Environmental Hygiene, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
  • Key Considerations for Medical Glove Selection
    Key Considerations for Medical Glove Selection By Deborah Davis, MS, MBA Infection control is a vital concern in healthcare today, and intelligent and informed use of personal protective equipment is a critical component of your facility's infection control program. Medical ...More
    April 1, 2001
    Posted in Articles, Environmental Hygiene, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
  • Surgery and Central Processing Relationships: A Survey
    Surgery and Central Processing Relationships: A Survey By Jack Donaldson, BSN, CNOR, CSPDM and Kathy Donaldson, RN, CNOR, CSPDT A survey designed to explore Central Processing Department (CPU) staff attitudes regarding their relationship with the Operating Rooms (OR) of ...More
    April 1, 2001
    Posted in Articles
  • Infection Control in Robotic-Driven Operating Rooms
    Infection Control in Robotic-Driven Operating Rooms New OR Designs Support Automation and Help "Keep It Clean" By Scott Hazlett, AIA Advancements in technology continue to drive increased automation in the OR. The trend toward minimally invasive surgical ...More
    April 1, 2001
    Posted in Articles, PPE & Standard Precautions
  • Preoperative Measures to Prevent Surgical Site Infections
    We regret to report there has been an error in the April, 2001 issue of Infection Control Today®. In the Best Practices article entitled “Preoperative Measures to Prevent Surgical Site Infections,” by Carolyn A. Ramsey, we incorrectly labeled the answer for test question #8 ...More
    April 1, 2001
    Posted in Articles
  • HIV Becoming Women's Disease
    CHICAGO-A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Associationsays HIV is increasingly becoming a women's disease. Further research is necessary on HIV pathogenesis and therapy in women. The study reviewed surveillance and prospective cohort studies ...More
    March 30, 2001
    Posted in News
  • Calypte Biomedical Awarded ISO Certification
    ALAMEDA, Calif-Calypte Biomedical Corporation has received IS 9001, EN 46001, and ISO 13485 certification. ISO certification is recognized for the using best manufacturing practices in a wide variety of products, including medical devices. ISO is an international standards ...More
    March 29, 2001
    Posted in News
  • Sexually Risky Behavior Increasing
    ATLANTA, Ga-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that a recent syphilis outbreak in Southern California has alerted officials of increased risky behavior. The outbreak in men who have sex with men (MSM) indicates that rates of unsafe sex are on the ...More
    March 29, 2001
    Posted in News
  • Ansell Healthcare Awarded Product Line Award
    REDBANK, NJ-Frost and Sullivan have awarded Ansell Healthcare, Inc., the 2000 Market Engineering Award for Product Line Strategy. Ansell Healthcare is a manufacturer of barrier protective products. The company has been recognized for its ability to optimize their product ...More
    March 22, 2001
    Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions
  • Paratek Appoints New Vice President
    BOSTON-Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has appointed S. Ken Tanaka, Ph.D, as vice president of research and development. Tanaka's primary responsibilities with Paratek will be to oversee the company's innovative tetracycline and MAR (Multiple Antibiotic Resistance) programs, ...More
    March 22, 2001
    Posted in News