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Environmental Contamination From Construction Work is an Underecognized Infection Risk

Researchers from National University Hospital in Singapore report on an investigation undertaken when the baseline average number of bacillus cultures per month escalated from eight to 274 clinical isolates recovered from 230 inpatient episodes between April and August ...More
August 4, 2011
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene, Infections & Pathogens
Five Most Common Infection Control Mistakes to Avoid During Smaller Renovation Projects

Infection prevention and control is a serious issue for healthcare facilities during renovation projects. While most hospitals understand the implications of larger renovations, facilities often overlook infection control when planning smaller projects. The risk to patients ...More
June 8, 2011
Posted in Articles