Webinars

  • Biofilms In Medicine - Patients Threatened by Highly Organized Militant Pathogens Available: On Demand
    Posted November 28, 2011 in Webinar After advancing to a forward position near enemy lines, Roman infantryman would maneuver into an organized, protective, lethal military formation. With shields raised and swords pointed outward, the troops could withstand wave after wave of formidable assaults and yet stand ready to break out and ...More MORE INFO
  • On the Level: The New ASTM F2100 Mask Performance Rating Available: On Demand
    Posted September 22, 2011 in Webinar In the healthcare setting, choosing the appropriate face mask is a key component in minimizing the spread of potentially infectious diseases. Healthcare workers must choose the appropriate mask based on the anticipated level of exposure to infectious material. The ASTM F2100-11 Standard ...More MORE INFO
  • The Science Behind Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs Available: On Demand
    Posted August 12, 2011 in Webinar Hand hygiene is one of the most important measures to prevent the spread and acquisition of healthcare-associated infections. Alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHRs), also known as hand sanitizers, are a critical component of a comprehensive hand hygiene program. This webinar will review scientific ...More MORE INFO
  • Preventing Central Line Complications: A Focus on Thrombosis & Infection Available: On Demand
    Posted August 16, 2011 in Webinar From preparation and insertion through fluid administration and dressings, there are many opportunities to introduce patient complications associated with Central Lines. Central Line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs), blood clots, air embolisms, vessel and tissue damage caused by toxic ...More MORE INFO
  • Reading the Fine Print - A User's Guide to Understanding Disinfectants Available: On Demand
    Posted July 8, 2011 in Webinar In this webinar, participants will: -Identify the desired traits of disinfectants and review the history and future of disinfectant chemistries -Learn side effects and practical applications to minimize them through appropriate product protocols -Develop a greater understanding of disinfectant ...More MORE INFO
  • Antimicrobial Copper Surfaces - Clinical and Laboratory Performance Available: On Demand
    Posted July 8, 2011 in Webinar Hospital-acquired infections place a substantial burden on healthcare systems. Patients that incur an HAI average 19.2 more days in the hospital and $43,000 more in medical bills. With the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the federal government adopted a system to boost ...More MORE INFO
  • The C. difficile Battle in Healthcare Facilities Available: On Demand
    Posted July 8, 2011 in Webinar This presentation will discuss the problem of Clostridium difficile in healthcare facilities. An overview of the C. difficile infection will be discussed as well as the factors that put facilities and patients at risk for transmission. This webinar will also discuss practices and procedures that ...More MORE INFO
  • Sterilization and Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing: An Expert Discussion Regarding the Latest Information Available: On Demand
    Posted March 25, 2011 in Webinar An educational discussion regarding the differences between sterilization and liquid chemical sterilant processing, including: overview of each process, guideline review, benefits of terminal sterilization, methods of validating sterility assurance and the importance of documentation. ...More MORE INFO
  • Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention: Time for a New Paradigm? Available: On Demand
    Posted September 13, 2011 in Webinar This session will describe present trends and strategic interventions used in infection prevention; will document how current thought in infection control is evolving; and will explain a “horizontal” approach to infection prevention through hand hygiene, a ‘bare below the elbow’ policy, bundles ...More MORE INFO
  • The Role of Sterile Processing in Infection Prevention Available: On Demand
    Posted September 13, 2011 in Webinar This session will discuss the current focus on infection prevention (including reporting and initiatives), will describe the difficulty in quantifying the contributions of sterile processing to infection prevention, and explore ways in which sterile processing contributes to infection prevention. ...More MORE INFO
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