Britain Calls Flu Pandemic a Top Concern
The Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy is reporting on a new report from the United Kingdom that states an influenza pandemic is among the top security threats. The report indicates that a pandemic could infect as much as half of the British population and kill as many as 750,000. To read the complete article, click here.
Source: CIDRAP
Endoscopes and Lumened Instruments: New Studies Highlight Persistent Contamination Risks
May 7th 2025Two new studies reveal troubling contamination in both new endoscopes and cleaned lumened surgical instruments, challenging the reliability of current reprocessing practices and manufacturer guidelines.
Happy Hand Hygiene Day! Rethinking Glove Use for Safer, Cleaner, and More Ethical Health Care
May 5th 2025Despite their protective role, gloves are often misused in health care settings—undermining hand hygiene, risking patient safety, and worsening environmental impact. Alexandra Peters, PhD, points out that this misuse deserves urgent attention, especially today, World Hand Hygiene Day.
