HHS Holds Meetings on HAI Prevention
As part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’ s commitment to prevent and reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), a series of free meetings are being held to engage stakeholders and the public to obtain feedback on:
• Potential for broad adoption of a single national set of healthcare-associated infection reduction metrics and targets
• Considerations (needs, barriers, and potential solutions) for operationalizing the metrics and targets in a meaningful manner;
• How to create accountability in a multi-faceted approach to reducing healthcare-associated infections; and
• Focus and approach to a messaging campaign aimed at reducing healthcare-associated infections.
Future meetings will take place in Seattle on Aug. 27 and Chicago on Sept. 22. To register for these meetings, 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.
