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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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