Infection Control - November 2017
Study: C. diff mostly found in floor corners after disinfection
Study identifies sites where spores persist
11/30/2017
Door alarms can limit OR foot traffic
Excessive foot traffic can send contaminates into the sterile field
11/27/2017
Va hospital cancels elective surgeries after particles found on equipment
Inova Fairfax Hospital found sandlike particles on sterilized surgical trays and instruments
11/21/2017
Ottawa Hospital plans new unit for preemies
The renovations and expansion will provide more space, which will allow for single rooms
11/21/2017
Study finds copper surfaces in fitness and healthcare facilities reduce bacteria
Inova Fairfax Hospital found sandlike particles on sterilized surgical trays and instruments
11/21/2017
Study: US hospitals' HAI risk down 22 percent
Results suggest that national efforts to prevent healthcare-associated infections are succeeding
11/21/2017
DC VA cancels surgeries over concerns about surgical equipment
The surgical devices were discolored and may have been subjected to an overabundance of cleaning solution
11/17/2017
Getting the “Full View”: Four critical building automation system considerations for healthcare executives
The building automation system (BAS) is the primary backbone for energy savings in a hospital
11/14/2017
Vanderbilt University Medical Center deploying germ-killing robots
The medical center’s first inpatient area to utilize the germ-killing robots will be its burn center
11/10/2017
Curbing Clostridium difficile with patient hand hygiene
A new study has found that increasing the patient’s involvement in hand hygiene can positively impact whether they contract the infection
11/6/2017
Using light to disinfect mobile devices
A researcher at the University at Buffalo is using existing technology to create a device that uses light to kill germs on mobile devices
11/6/2017
Role of contaminated handheld electronic devices in infection transmission
One category of handheld devices exponentially increasing and predicted to continue increasing in healthcare, is mobile electronics
11/6/2017
Pediatricians urge patients to bring their own toys
Suggestion linked to controlling spread of germs in waiting rooms and exam rooms
11/3/2017
Band aid found in au jus at Colorado hospital cafeteria
UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center officials said steps have been taken to ensure it does not happen again
11/2/2017
Strategies for whole-room disinfection
Efficiency is important with limited time and resources
11/2/2017
Hygiene, isolation protocols urged in pediatric office
Researchers recommend against having stuffed animals in the common areas as they are difficult to clean
11/2/2017
Mississippi hospital, nursing homes use emergency plans to respond to water alert
The hospital emergency department is working with health officials to watch for any signs of a disease outbreak
11/1/2017