H1N1 Flu Cases in the U.S. Top 10,000
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention are reporting that there are currently 10,053 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza infection in the United States and there have been 17 deaths associated with this strain of influenza. For a state-by-state update, 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.
