CDC Reports H1N1 Flu-Related Death Toll
The Washington Post is reporting on the CDC’s updated estimate of the number of individuals affected by the H1N1 influenza virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that approximately 22 million Americans have contracted H1N1 influenza in the past six months and 3,900 have died. To read the article, CLICK HERE.
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.
