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Although it has always recommended institution laundering of surgical attire, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is unequivocal on this position in its newly revised Recommended Practices for Surgical Attire, due for release this month.

ICT, Xenex Offer "Improving Patient Safety Through Enhanced Environmental Disinfection" Webinar

October 19th 2010

The Webinar is presented by noted expert William R. Jarvis, MD.

AAMI Announces Dates of 2011 Conference and Expo

October 19th 2010

Analysis Indicates Third H1N1 Pandemic Wave Unlikely in 2010

October 19th 2010

Lessons Learned From the H1N1 Pandemic

October 19th 2010

Surgical Complications Drop at Hospitals That Share Patient Safety Data

October 19th 2010

Study Documents Wrong-Site, Wrong-Patient Procedure Errors

October 18th 2010

Hospital Comparison Web Site May Not Help Patients Identify the Best Place to Have High-Risk Surgery

October 18th 2010

PA Patient Safety Authority Raises Awareness About C. diff During IIPW

October 18th 2010

Get Ready for the New CLABSI Reporting Requirement

October 18th 2010

Intestinal Enzyme Helps Maintain Population of Beneficial Bacteria

October 18th 2010

Septicemia Among Conditions Driving Hospital Costs

October 18th 2010

Egg Allergy Not a Reason to Avoid Flu Vaccine After All

October 18th 2010

St. John's Mercy Medical Center of St. Louis Named Winner of 3M Innovation Award Contest

October 18th 2010

Medicaid Reimbursement and Childhood Flu Vaccination Rates Linked

October 18th 2010

Researchers Explore How to Combat Clostridium difficile

October 18th 2010

Trending on Infection Control Today

Bugs on Gloves: When Barriers Become Carriers of Infection-causing Microorganisms

SHEA 2026: Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, Explains How Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Hidden HAI Transmission and Ethical Challenges in Patient Notification

News

Improved Antibiotic Coatings Make Medical Devices Safer by Preventing Biofilms

Visibility of Cleaning Staff Sways Public Opinion of Hospital Hygiene

EPA Offers Search Tool for Registered Bed Bug Products

Survey Reveals Majority of Americans Believe Myths About What Causes Colds

APIC Position Paper Highlights Limitations in Administrative Data

Cardinal Health Foundation Offers Grants to Improve OR Safety

Conference Maps Future of Needlestick Safety and Prevention

B. Braun Wins Third Consecutive Safety IV Catheters Contract Award from Premier, Inc.

New Sentri7 Features Released to Enhance Infection Reporting

Obsessing Over Strep Throat in Kids

Technology Group Launches Hand Hygiene Start-Up

Sterilizing With Fluorescent Light

Progress Toward Treating Infections by Silencing Microbes' 'Smart Phones'

Program for OR Staff That Emphasizes Teamwork Associated With Reductions in Surgical Deaths

Updated Surgical Attire Recommended Practice Takes Stronger Stance, Nixes Home Laundering

ICT, Xenex Offer "Improving Patient Safety Through Enhanced Environmental Disinfection" Webinar

AAMI Announces Dates of 2011 Conference and Expo

Analysis Indicates Third H1N1 Pandemic Wave Unlikely in 2010

Lessons Learned From the H1N1 Pandemic

Surgical Complications Drop at Hospitals That Share Patient Safety Data

Study Documents Wrong-Site, Wrong-Patient Procedure Errors

Hospital Comparison Web Site May Not Help Patients Identify the Best Place to Have High-Risk Surgery

PA Patient Safety Authority Raises Awareness About C. diff During IIPW

Get Ready for the New CLABSI Reporting Requirement

Intestinal Enzyme Helps Maintain Population of Beneficial Bacteria

Septicemia Among Conditions Driving Hospital Costs

Egg Allergy Not a Reason to Avoid Flu Vaccine After All

St. John's Mercy Medical Center of St. Louis Named Winner of 3M Innovation Award Contest

Medicaid Reimbursement and Childhood Flu Vaccination Rates Linked

Researchers Explore How to Combat Clostridium difficile

Trending on Infection Control Today

Bugs on Gloves: When Barriers Become Carriers of Infection-causing Microorganisms

SHEA 2026: Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, Explains How Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Hidden HAI Transmission and Ethical Challenges in Patient Notification

Arlene Bush Reflects on HSPA Presidency Ahead of 2026 Conference: Advocacy, Certification, and the Future of Sterile Processing

Evaluating Endoscope Cleaning Methods: HSPA 2026 Poster Highlights Safety, Fatigue, and Real-World Feasibility

AORN 2026: Colleen Becker, PhD, on Why Nursing Education Must Evolve as a Science