Draft SSI Guideline Now Available for Public Comment
The Draft Guideline for Prevention of Surgical Site Infections is now available on the Regulation.gov website for public review and comment. The Federal Register notice for the Draft SSI Guideline is available online and in PDF format. It contains instructions for where to download the documents and instructions for submitting comments.
The public comment period closes Feb. 28, 2014. HICPAC encourages electronic submission of comments at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=CDC-2014-0003.
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens
April 25th 2025Health care-associated infections are driving a shift toward disposable microfiber cloths, mop pads, and curtains—offering infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in one-time-use solutions.
