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Antiseptic Skin Prep Product Sterility

In light of a number of high-profile recalls of contaminated alcohol prep products in the last several years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...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

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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Slide Show: 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 significantly reduce the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). ...More
15 hours ago
Posted in Galleries
Healthcare-Associated Infections: The Regulatory Landscape

This report reviews the burden of healthcare-associated infections, explores the impetus of mandatory reporting of infection data, and outlines the various federal initiatives related to public reporting of HAIs. It also explores how automated surveillance of infections is ...More
3 days ago
Posted in Digital Issues
CDC Launches First National HBV Testing Campaign for Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched Know Hepatitis B, the first national multi-lingual, multi-year communications campaign to increase testing for hepatitis B among Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders. Though this group makes up less than 5 ...More
3 days ago
Posted in News
Dangerous Strains of E. coli May Linger Longer in Water Than Benign Counterparts

A toxin dangerous to humans may help E. coli fend off aquatic predators, enabling strains of E. coli that produce the toxin to survive longer in lake water than benign counterparts, a new study finds. Researchers from the University at Buffalo and Mercyhurst University ...More
3 days ago
Posted in News
Five Physicians Recognized for Outstanding Leadership in Hand Hygiene

Proventix Systems, Inc. of Birmingham, Ala. announces it has awarded the Lathem Physician Leadership Award in Hand Hygiene to five physicians who demonstrate a commitment to hand hygiene excellence and leadership in their facilities. The 2013 recipients are: - Dr. Belinda ...More
3 days ago
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene
Irisys Technology Aims to Enhance HH Compliance by Cutting Subjectivity from Monitoring Process

Infrared technology could be a key strategy to improving healthcare workers’ hand-hygiene compliance – and a high-tech weapon in helping to reduce the spread of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs), according to the results of a trial in a U.K.-based general medical unit. ...More
3 days ago
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene
Hill-Rom Launches New Hospital Hand Hygiene Monitoring Solution

Hill-Rom has developed a new system to help hospitals monitor hand-hygiene rates: the Hill-Rom® Hand Hygiene Compliance Solution. The new offering, which is now available to hospitals nationwide, provides real-time monitoring and staff reminders, simplifies reporting, and ...More
3 days ago
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene
ICT News Desk: Gender Differences in Infections

A new study from Columbia University School of Nursing supports a growing body of evidence that women are less likely to contract bloodstream or surgical site infections than their male counterparts. The study was published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. ...More
4 days ago
Posted in Videos
Soft Surface Fabrics:The Other High Touch Surfaces

This Whitepaper reviews action steps for incorporating soft surface bacterial management in a comprehensive infection prevention bundle. Bacterial Contamination Of Soft Surface Fabrics Is Proven Action Steps To Instituting Soft Surface Bacterial Management Evaluating The ...More
4 days ago
Posted in Whitepapers
Increased Access to Paid Sick Days May Reduce Workplace Flu Cases

New research from the American Journal of Public Health reveals a reduction in flu cases when access to paid sick days is made available in the workplace. Researchers used an agent-based model to evaluate the transmission patterns of influenza in workplaces under different ...More
4 days ago
Posted in News