Hand Hygiene Programs Prove Successful but Widespread Work Still Needed By Michelle Beaver
Skin Hydration: Ensuring Barrier Protection for the Healthcare Professional By Lori F. Jensen, RN, and Pam Werner, RN, BSN, CNOR, MBA
Healthcare Facilities Hesitantly Embrace Green Cleaning Principles and Products By Michelle Beaver
Environmental Surface Disinfection: Meeting Best Practices for Infection Prevention By Jean Fleming, RN, MPM, CIC
CDAD Control and Prevention By Thomas J. Louie, MD
Steam Sterilization Cycles on Self-Contained Biological Indicators with Enzymebased Early Readout By 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 Same By Michelle Beaver
Danger is Brewing: The Ongoing Disarmament in the Battle Against Antimicrobial Resistance By Jennifer Schraag
Small Steps to Big Benefits at the Bedside By 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 Committees By Jennifer Schraag
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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.