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Making a Difference in Infection Prevention

A seasoned infection preventionist discusses issues that weigh on her mind. ...More
July 7, 2010
Posted in Articles
Breaks in Aseptic Technique Require Review of OR Basics

As an infection preventionist, do you know what’s happening in your hospital’s operating rooms (ORs) related to infection prevention and control practices? To get an idea of how well recommended practices are being implemented in the surgical suites across the ...More
February 24, 2010
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
Transplant Tourism Poses Infection Problems, Ethical Dilemma for U.S. Doctors

A recent case study by doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York examined the ethical issues posed by transplant tourism, an offshoot of medical tourism, which focuses solely on transplantation surgery. Many American transplant professionals frown on the practice of ...More
January 26, 2010
Posted in News
The Midline Intravenous Catheter: Meeting the Challenges of Patient Safety and Cost Control

The last decade of evolution in the efforts to reduce healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) has seen a multitude of new initiatives and requirements that address, among other issues, the elimination of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Organizations ...More
September 24, 2009
Posted in Articles
Perforated Surgical Gloves Associated With Surgical Site Infection Risk

Surgical gloves that develop holes or leaks during a procedure appear to increase the risk of infection at the surgical site among patients who are not given antibiotics beforehand, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of Surgery.Despite substantial efforts ...More
June 15, 2009
Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions
OSAP to Hold Infection Control Boot Camp

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) will hold its sixth annual Infection Control Boot Camp, co-sponsored by OSAP and the U.S. Federal Services, Jan. 22-25, 2007 in Atlanta. The program is geared to federal services dentists, ...More
April 25, 2006
Posted in News
OSAP 2006 Symposium to be Held June 1-4, 2006

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) announces its 2006 Infection Prevention Symposium, “Thriving in Today’s Uncertain World,” which will take place June 1-4 at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa in Tucson, Ariz. The leading experts ...More
March 1, 2006
Posted in News
OSAP Responds to Katrina Disaster by Establishing Online Resource

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has responded to the disaster wrought by Hurricane Katrina by establishing a comprehensive list of resources for dental professionals at www.osap.org. The non-profit organization is using its ...More
September 6, 2005
Posted in News
OSAP's 2005 Surface Disinfectant Chart Now Available

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) announces the release of its 2005 Surface Disinfectant Reference Chart. The chart, containing detailed information about specific products and their respective chemical compositions, including viral ...More
May 13, 2005
Posted in News
The ABCs of Infection Control

The ABCs of Infection Control By Melba Rhodes, RN, BSN Practicing aseptic technique, good body hygiene and developing a caring attitude comprise the ABCs of infection control. In this article, we will discuss the three major components of Asepsis -- handwashing, ...More
May 1, 2003
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions

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