Infection Control Today Resource Center

  • 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
  • Area Decontamination Technology Cover Posted November 7, 2011 in Report Suboptimal environmental cleaning in healthcare facilities has given rise to the development of new technologies such as vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) and UV germicidal light to supplement hygiene practices and help combat healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Suboptimal environmental ...More MORE INFO
  • Standard Precautions - Is your staff really protected? Available: On Demand
    Posted October 24, 2011 in Webinar This program reviews the relevant changes and reaffirmations of Standard Precautions practice noted in the CDC’s 2007 Guideline for Isolation Precautions. The relationship between protective apparel and infection prevention is examined in light of OSHA as well as the AAMI gown barrier performance ...More MORE INFO
  • Does the Glove Fit? Critical Considerations for the Selection of Medical Gloves Available: On Demand
    Posted October 21, 2011 in Webinar The appropriate selection of medical gloves has never been more important as inappropriate selection can have a profound negative impact on patients, healthcare personnel, the environment and healthcare facilities. This program will address considerations for medical glove selection including their ...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 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
  • Infection Prevention Imperatives: An Update for 2011 Available: On Demand
    Posted September 13, 2011 in Webinar This session will provide examples of regulatory or practice guidance for infection preventionists, will explain emerging issues related to infection prevention, and will describe the importance of performing a risk assessment. The provider, Infection Control Today/Virgo Publishing LLC, is approved ...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
  • IP & ES: Perfect Together -- Meeting Expectations, Coping with Reality & Fostering Collaboration Available: On Demand
    Posted September 13, 2011 in Webinar This session will discuss regulatory issues which guide environmental practices, will discuss strategies for fostering collaboration between the IC & ES departments that result in more effective infection prevention within the healthcare facility, and will describe practical approaches to ...More MORE INFO
  • Leading a Technical Team to Help Improve Clinical Outcomes in a Business World Available: On Demand
    Posted September 1, 2011 in Webinar This session will explain the role of technical team members, such as those working in the sterile processing and central supply departments, and their role in infection prevention efforts. ...More MORE INFO
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