Infection Control - July 2021
Delta Variant’s Spread Prompts Vaccine Mandates
Officials in California, New York City, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to require vaccinations or proof of negative test
7/30/2021
Keeping Hospitals Clean and Disinfected Is Team Job
Environmental services, nurses and infection control services need clear roles and responsibilities
7/29/2021
Case Study: Wearable Hand-Sanitizing Device Improves Hand Hygiene
Device is paired with real-time, cloud-based reporting feedback technology
7/21/2021
Should Healthcare Workers Be Required To Get Vaccinated?
Healthcare group calls for COVID vaccine mandate since similar initiatives have proven successful
7/20/2021
4 Steps to Better Cleaning in Patient Areas
Poor cleaning protocols increase risk of healthcare acquired infections
7/15/2021
Hospital Surfaces Target of New Research on Infection Control
Covering high-touch surfaces with silver-impregnated foil could reduce bacterial pathogen contamination
7/15/2021
Advice for Disinfecting Hospitals
Disinfecting is critical to infection control. Get answers for disinfecting around occupants, common touch points, chemical alternatives and more
7/12/2021
Delta Variant, Flu Cast Shadow Over Recovery from Pandemic
Health experts warn public there also could be very difficult flu season ahead
7/9/2021
Inspections on Infectious Disease Plans Lagged in 2020: Report
CMS lacked authority to ensure hospitals had plans to prevent infectious diseases in place during pandemic
7/2/2021
Mandatory Vaccinations for Hospital Workers on the Rise
Nationwide, little fanfare has greeted dozens of hospitals that require vaccinations
7/1/2021