Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) announces the launch of its first-ever Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ASPJJ, expanding upon its existing portfolio of educational resources for healthcare professionals. ASPs Facebook page is designed to grow a community of people committed to protecting lives against infection, giving infection preventionists and other healthcare professionals the opportunity to network, share best practices and learn more about ASPs infection prevention solutions.
"Were excited to offer this resource to infection prevention professionals and look forward to its evolution as the community grows," says Katie Sweet, director of worldwide communications for ASP. "With a growing number of healthcare professionals using Facebook, we want to provide them with timely infection prevention news and information they are looking for, in a convenient and interactive forum."
The ASP Facebook page provides the latest news and information in the ASP world of infection prevention through engaging video, images and discussion boards. Additionally, the page will provide access to other ASP educational resources, including ASPs on-going educational Webinar series, ASPs Web site and up-to the-minute Twitter feed. To become a fan of ASP on Facebook and to learn more, visit www.facebook.com/ASPJJ.
ASP also invites all interested healthcare professionals to follow ASP at www.twitter.com/ASPJJ for the latest infection prevention news, special ASP product previews and invitations and educational information.
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