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Total dissolved solids, pH levels, and iron levels are only a few components that must be considered.

Previously, reduction of other organisms, like VRE, C difficile, and MRSA had been demonstrated by this combination.

Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today.

Live attenuated influenza vaccine particles were released into a closed room to measure how many particles would get through the HVAC system.

One class of antibiotics being investigated is fluoroquinolones, but others will be studied soon.

However, a large-scale randomized controlled trial in health care is needed.

Patient pressure is a key driver of primary care providers to prescribe antibiotics.

Most information on SSI risk factors in the elderly is more than 10 years old.

Despite some benefits, challenges continue with implemented mitigation strategies for children and IPs. 

Remembering the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues, investigators study the efficacy of reusing N95 FFRs.

Susan “Suzy” Scott, MSN, RN, WOC Nurse, also speaks to Infection Control Today® about incident tracking and electronic medical records.

After an Expo like no other, Dennis looks forward to the 70th year of advocacy for perioperative nurses.

From 2014 to 2021, continued FDA reports have shown multidrug-resistant bacteria contaminating 6 types of endoscopes have had fatal consequences.

The letter comes after a year of reprocessing validation testing and a voluntary medical device recall.

The contamination was found during another study that involved culturing surfaces before and after routine daily cleaning/disinfection.

A recent study's results also could indicate how other vaccinations, including COVID-19 and pneumonia, affect patients.

The technology allows the drape to be used without harming fragile or sensitive skin.

Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in healthcare facilities today.

The system gives infection preventionists another tool to combat the pathogen despite implementation challenges.

The study examined the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on specific types of infections, including MRSA and CDIs.

Ratings, ownership, and prior infection control citations of facilities were not consistent outcome indicators.

ANSI/AAMI’s update on endoscope processing is backed by rigorous scientific evidence.

The mandate was set to expire on March 18, 2022 and will cover the spring break season.

A comprehensive blueprint on how to be better prepared for the future as COVID-19 becomes endemic and the world faces future pandemics.

Key recommendations in the report include normalizing mask wearing and avoiding the supply chain failures.

A letter has been sent to more than 4500 veterans stating that reusable instruments used in medical procedures may not have been sterilized properly at a Georgia hospital.

Compliance has increased up to 50% on key infection prevention and control practices at a South Carolina health system due to these short emoji-cartoons.

Choosing which device to use may depend on the bacteria prevalent in the laboratory or patient room.

Developers designed a game to teach infection prevention during COVID-19 to senior nursing students.

The new immunization schedule also includes updates and clarifications on vaccines such as hepatitis B, recombinant zoster vaccine, and the pneumococcal vaccine.