In case you missed any of this content, ICT presents the 2018 Year in Review for environmental hygiene.
Articles:
Shoe Sole and Floor Contamination: A New Consideration in the Environmental Hygiene Challenge for Hospitals
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/shoe-sole-and-floor-contamination-new-consideration-environmental-hygiene
Environmental Cleaning: A Round-Up of Reports from the Medical Literature
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/environmental-cleaning-round-reports-medical-literature
Unprecedented Collaboration to Eliminate Infection and Illness Caused by Contaminated Surfaces in Healthcare Environments
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/unprecedented-collaboration-eliminate-infection-and-illness-caused
Healthcare Plumbing Systems are Sources and Vectors of Infection for HAIs
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/healthcare-plumbing-systems-are-sources-and-vectors-infection-hais
Portable Medical Equipment: A Significant Source of Transmission
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/transmission-prevention/portable-medical-equipment-significant-source-transmission
News & Studies:
AHE Announces Winners of 2018 Environmental Services Department of the Year Award
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-services/ahe-announces-winners-2018-environmental-services-department-year-award
AHE Announces New Certificate of Mastery Program
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-services/ahe-announces-new-certificate-mastery-program
Keeping Hospitals Clean and Safe Without Breaking the Bank
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/keeping-hospitals-clean-and-safe-without-breaking-bank
Researchers Find Bactericidal Efficacy Varies by Towelette Product, Surface Area Wiped and Pathogen Strain
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/researchers-find-bactericidal-efficacy-varies-towelette-product-surface-area
Researchers Explore Bacterial Contamination of Frequently Touched Objects
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/researchers-explore-bacterial-contamination-frequently-touched-objects
A Checklist for Terminal Cleaning is Only as Good as the List Itself
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/checklist-terminal-cleaning-only-good-list-itself
Strain, Disinfectant, Concentration and Contact Time Impact Disinfectant Efficacy
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/strain-disinfectant-concentration-and-contact-time-impact-disinfectant
Separated Environmental Cleaning Management Measures Improve Cleanliness, Study Shows
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/separated-environmental-cleaning-management-measures-improve-cleanliness-study
An Infection Preventionist Considers Why Manufacturers Need to Update IFUs
July 11th 2024Katharine J. Hoffman, MPH, CIC, LSSGB: It’s time to take the devil out of the details in interpreting and successfully following manufacturers' instructions for use; why do manufacturers need to update IFUs?
Streamlining Hospital Communication: Reducing Noise and Improving Patient Care
June 27th 2024TigerConnect's secure text-based platform, led by Will O'Connor, MD, reduces noise, minimizes wait times, and improves patient care through efficient clinical workflow coordination and nurse burnout alleviation.
Overcoming Limitations in a Low-Resource Facility: Spotlight on the Navajo Nation
June 10th 2024Sage Memorial Hospital, Navajo Health Foundation in Arizona tackles health care and infection control challenges through innovative strategies and cultural sensitivity, serving the Navajo community with respect and resilience.