TOC June 2007

Hand Hygiene Programs Prove Successful but Widespread Work Still NeededBy Michelle Beaver

Skin Hydration: Ensuring Barrier Protection for the Healthcare ProfessionalBy Lori F. Jensen, RN, and Pam Werner, RN, BSN, CNOR, MBA

Healthcare Facilities Hesitantly Embrace Green Cleaning Principles and ProductsBy Michelle Beaver

Environmental Surface Disinfection: Meeting Best Practices for Infection PreventionBy Jean Fleming, RN, MPM, CIC

CDAD Control and PreventionBy Thomas J. Louie, MD

Steam Sterilization Cycles on Self-Contained Biological Indicators with Enzymebased Early ReadoutBy William Foltz, BS

Could Biopsy Port Valves be a Source for Potential Flexible Endoscope Contamination?By David M. Parente, BS, BA, MBA

Personal Protective Equipment: Trends Emerge, but Basics Stay the SameBy Michelle Beaver

Danger is Brewing: The Ongoing Disarmament in the Battle Against Antimicrobial ResistanceBy Jennifer Schraag

Small Steps to Big Benefits at the BedsideBy Cynthia Grube, RN, BSN, PHN

Divided Lines: Universal vs. Targeted Surveillance for MDROs: Which Side Are You On?By Jennifer Schraag

Examining the Evolving Role of ICPs on Todays Product Evaluation CommitteesBy Jennifer Schraag

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