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SEPTEMBER 2007
9-15
National Healthcare Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week www.ashes.org
15-18
American Society for Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP) annual meeting
St. Louis www.ashcsp.org
30-Oct. 4
American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) annual meeting
St. Louis www.ashes.org
OCTOBER 2007
14-20
Infection Prevention Week www.apic.org
NOVEMBER 2007
12-18
Perioperative Nurse Week www.aorn.org
JANUARY 2008
15-18
ICT Conference on Professional Development
Bahia Hotel, San Diego www.ictconference.com
MARCH 2008
30-April 3
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) annual congress
Anaheim, Calif.
www.aorn.org
Back to Basics: Hospital Restores Catheter-Associated UTI Rates to Prepandemic Baseline
June 16th 2025A 758-bed quaternary medical center slashed catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) by 45% over 2 years, proving that disciplined adherence to fundamental prevention steps, not expensive add-ons, can reverse the pandemic-era spike in device-related harm.
Beyond the Surface: Tackling the Sterilization Challenges of Flexible Endoscopes
May 26th 2025Flexible endoscopes revolutionized modern medicine—but their complex design poses persistent sterilization challenges. With mounting infection risks and emerging innovations, experts are rethinking how to clean and safeguard one of health care’s most indispensable tools.
Silent Saboteurs: Managing Endotoxins for Sepsis-Free Sterilization
Invisible yet deadly, endotoxins evade traditional sterilization methods, posing significant risks during routine surgeries. Understanding and addressing their threat is critical for patient safety.