Toc September 2007
Team Clean Environmental Services & Infection Prevention Unite in the Battle Against Bugs By Danielle Mayheux
Battling Biofilm Sticky Substance Provides Safe Harbor for Bacteria; Hospitals Struggle to Protect Against it
By Michelle Beaver
An Industry Waits in Anticipation Release of HICPACs Updated Guidelines on Facility Disinfection and Sterilization is Delayed By Michelle Beaver
Touchless Technology Helps Facilitate Infection Prevention Best Practices By Sean K. Nichols
Touch-Free Technology Combats Germs in the Hospital Washroom By Jacquel Kelly
HICPAC Releases Updated Isolation Guidelines By Michelle Beaver
Q&A on Gloves Role in Infection Prevention
Editor's Letter
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News
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
Show, Tell, Teach: Elevating EVS Training Through Cognitive Science and Performance Coaching
April 25th 2025Training EVS workers for hygiene excellence demands more than manuals—it requires active engagement, motor skills coaching, and teach-back techniques to reduce HAIs and improve patient outcomes.
The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens
April 25th 2025Health care-associated infections are driving a shift toward disposable microfiber cloths, mop pads, and curtains—offering infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in one-time-use solutions.
