Infection Control Today - Skin Antisepsis

H&P Industries Issues Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Povidone Iodine Products

H&P industries, Inc., a manufacturer of over-the-counter drug products, has initiated a voluntary recall of all lots (Lots beginning with 8J-8M, 9A-9M, 0A-0M, 1A-1C) of Povidone Iodine Swabsticks, Povidone Iodine Prep Solutions, Povidone Iodine Scrub Solutions, and ...More

August 26, 2011

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

The frequent use of peripheral venous catheters (PVC) generates a significant number of infections. Since 2005, a standard recommendation edited by the French Society for Hospital Hygiene has been promoted in healthcare facilities (HCF). In 2009, the French Group for ...More

July 11, 2011

Posted in News, Infections & Pathogens

Inexpensive Rinsing Reduces Post-Operative Infection After Total Joint Replacement Surgery

A rinsing technique with betadine that costs just a little over one dollar per patient may significantly reduce the infection rate following total knee and hip joint replacement surgery according to a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center. The study, ...More

February 17, 2011

Posted in News

Using CHG Baths to Reduce HAIs

A new study from Rhode Island Hospital has found a reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) when using two percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) cloths for daily bathing instead of soap and water. The study found a 64 percent decrease in the risk of acquiring an ...More

February 15, 2011

Posted in News

FDA Reminds Healthcare Professionals About Safe Use of Non-Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads

Following a recent recall of potentially contaminated non-sterile alcohol prep pads, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today reminded healthcare professionals about the safe use of non-sterile alcohol prep pads to clean and disinfect the surface of the skin. On ...More

February 2, 2011

Posted in News

Survey Shows One-Third of HCWs Don't Follow Evidence-Based Guidelines for Skin Antisepsis

A survey released today of 1,500 hospital-based healthcare professionals reveals that 33 percent report they do not follow evidence-based guidelines and data for patient skin antisepsis. This finding is especially surprising given that the survey, which was conducted by ...More

November 15, 2010

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

Less Irritating Formulas, Better Product Dispensers Desired for Skin Preps, Survey Says

In a survey about the use of antiseptic hand cleansers and pre-operative preps in a healthcare setting, infection preventionists indicated that products in this category should be less irritating to hands and that improved product dispensers were desired. The survey was ...More

August 6, 2010

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

3M Acquires Manufacturer of Hand Hygiene Products

3M announced today it has acquired J.R. Phoenix Ltd., a manufacturer of hand hygiene and skin care products for health care and professional use including soaps, hand cleansers, moisturizing and protecting creams, antimicrobial soaps and sanitizing gels, shampoo and body ...More

June 1, 2010

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

Study Shows Reduction in Post-Cesarean Section Infection Through Comprehensive Prevention Strategy

A new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Infection Control concluded a statistically significant reduction in the rate of surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing cesarean section (C-section) delivery (7.5 percent versus 1.2 ...More

May 1, 2010

Posted in News

Are Hand Sanitizers Better Than Handwashing Against the Common Cold?

A new study suggests that hand sanitizers containing ethanol are much more effective at removing rhinovirus from hands than washing with soap and water. Sanitizers containing both ethanol and organic acids significantly reduced recovery of the virus from hands and ...More

March 23, 2010

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions

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