SOMERVILLE, NJ-The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared labeling for BIOPATCH Antimicrobial Dressing. The labeling recognizes the dressing's efficacy in reducing blood stream infections due to central venous or arterial catheter infection. A controlled, randomized study of 687 patients showed the dressing reduced the incidence of catheter related blood stream infections by 60% and the incidence of local infections by 44%.
The dressing is produced by Johnson & Johnson.
Kimberly-Clark Creates New Medical Glove
ATLANTA-Officials at Kimberly-Clark Health Care have announced the design and production of a new glove that will be added to their Safeskin collection
The Safeskin NEON Nitrile synthetic medical examination glove is powder free, latex-free and is lightweight. The glove reportedly also conforms to the wearer's hand.
Kimberly-Clark Health Care, based in Roswell, GA, manufacturers a variety of medical products including gloves, drapes, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
Integrated Health Plan Files
ST. Petersburg, FL-Officials from Integrated Health Services, Inc., have filed a Joint Plan of Reorganization and related Disclosure Statement with the US Bankruptcy court. The company has a scheduled hearing before the court Dec. 20 to see if the statement will be approved.
CDC Urges Vigilance: New Recommendations for Monitoring and Testing H5N1 Exposures
July 11th 2025With avian influenza A(H5N1) infections surfacing in both animals and humans, the CDC has issued updated guidance calling for aggressive monitoring and targeted testing to contain the virus and protect public health.
IP LifeLine: Layoffs and the Evolving Job Market Landscape for Infection Preventionists
July 11th 2025Infection preventionists, once hailed as indispensable during the pandemic, now face a sobering reality: budget pressures, hiring freezes, and layoffs are reshaping the field, leaving many IPs worried about their future and questioning their value within health care organizations.
A Helping Hand: Innovative Approaches to Expanding Hand Hygiene Programs in Acute Care Settings
July 9th 2025Who knew candy, UV lights, and a college kid in scrubs could double hand hygiene adherence? A Pennsylvania hospital’s creative shake-up of its infection prevention program shows that sometimes it takes more than soap to get hands clean—and keep them that way.