LYSOL(R) Brand Donates Disinfection Products for American Red Cross Blood Collection Efforts
PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- The LYSOL(R) Brand Team of Reckitt Benckiser Inc. has made a significant donation of LYSOL(R) Brand disinfectants to the U.S. based blood collection centers of the American Red Cross. This donation will support the organization's infection control procedures, while helping to keep donors and staff healthy.
"With all the assistance provided by this wonderful organization and in light of the huge efforts made this past year by Red Cross staff and volunteers to help all in need, this was the least Lysol could do to assist," said Tom Bach, Lysol professional relations manager. "We are committed to helping families and our partners stay healthy. When asked if we would consider such a donation, we were proud to provide one of the most trusted names in germ protection."
"Generous product donations such as those provided by the LYSOL Brand Team of Reckitt Benckiser Inc. are helping the American Red Cross keep our donors and staff healthy, which is important since the Red Cross serves as a bridge between over 4 million generous blood donors and millions of patients in need each year," said Jack McGuire, executive vice president of biomedical services for the American Red Cross. "We are grateful for the LYSOL Brand Team's support of our mission to ensure that the nation has an adequate supply of the safest blood possible."
Proper handwashing along with regular cleaning and disinfection of surfaces can help keep both healthcare professionals and families healthy.
Source: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
AHE Exchange Summit 2025 Brings EVS and Infection Prevention Experts Together in Columbus, Ohio
June 9th 2025The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) is set to host its largest event of the year—Exchange Summit 2025—from June 8 to 11 in Columbus, Ohio. With over 600 environmental services (EVS) professionals expected to attend, this year’s conference focuses heavily on infection prevention, interdepartmental collaboration, and education that empowers frontline health care support leaders to improve patient safety and operational efficiency.
Far UV-C Light Shows Promise for Decontaminating Medical Equipment in Clinical Settings
June 4th 2025Manual cleaning gaps on shared hospital equipment can undermine infection control efforts. New research shows far UV-C light can serve as a safe, automated backup to reduce contamination in real-world clinical settings.
Unmasking Vaccine Myths: Dr Marschall Runge on Measles, Misinformation, and Public Health Solutions
May 29th 2025As measles cases climb across the US, discredited myths continue to undercut public trust in vaccines. In an exclusive interview with Infection Control Today, Michigan Medicine’s Marschall Runge, PhD, confronts misinformation head-on and explores how clinicians can counter it with science, empathy, and community engagement.
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.
