Environmental hygiene can be addressed through process, product and practice, working in concert to address what should be done and with what tools, and in a manner congruent with best-practice recommendations and evidence-based guidelines.
Environmental hygiene can be addressed through process, product and practice, working in concert to address what should be done and with what tools, and in a manner congruent with best-practice recommendations and evidence-based guidelines.
This Pulse explores the essential elements of process, product and practice relating to environmental cleaning and disinfection in the healthcare institution, and acknowledges the critical role that the environment plays in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
An Infection Preventionist Considers Why Manufacturers Need to Update IFUs
July 11th 2024Katharine J. Hoffman, MPH, CIC, LSSGB: It’s time to take the devil out of the details in interpreting and successfully following manufacturers' instructions for use; why do manufacturers need to update IFUs?
Streamlining Hospital Communication: Reducing Noise and Improving Patient Care
June 27th 2024TigerConnect's secure text-based platform, led by Will O'Connor, MD, reduces noise, minimizes wait times, and improves patient care through efficient clinical workflow coordination and nurse burnout alleviation.
Overcoming Limitations in a Low-Resource Facility: Spotlight on the Navajo Nation
June 10th 2024Sage Memorial Hospital, Navajo Health Foundation in Arizona tackles health care and infection control challenges through innovative strategies and cultural sensitivity, serving the Navajo community with respect and resilience.