WHO Raises Alert to Phase 6 to Indicate Pandemic
News agencies are reporting this morning that the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised its infectious diseases alert to Phase 6, its highest level, indicating that the agency believes that the outbreak of the novel H1N1 virus is now a pandemic. To read the report from Reuters, CLICK HERE. To learn more about the WHO’s phase system, CLICK HERE. For more information about the current state of the influenza outbreak, CLICK HERE.
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.
