Chicago Doctor May Have Exposed Patients, Staff to TB
CNN.com is reporting that a first-year pediatric resident in Chicago who was diagnosed with a confirmed case of tuberculosis, may have exposed hundreds of staff members and patients at three local hospitals. Public health officials have offered to test the exposed individuals for TB infection. To read the rest of the news 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.
