Infection Control - January 2024
Five Key Points to an Effective Infection Control Program
Follow these tips to create strong infection control practices.
1/30/2024
Seattle Children's Hospital Embroiled in Mold Class-Action Lawsuit
Getting rid of mold requires tackling the issue at its source.
1/24/2024
Mask Mandates Ramp Up at Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities have resulted in reimplementing masking guidelines as flu season continues.
1/23/2024
Disinfecting Against Tough-to-Kill Pathogens
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss the best chemicals to use against highly resistant germs.
1/19/2024
Study Finds Bacteria Stick Around Even After Cleaning
Rethinking the disinfection process is critical to killing germs of all kinds.
1/17/2024
Cleaning Patient Care Equipment
Left untouched, objects or materials such as clothes, utensils and furniture can carry infections.
1/15/2024
Training Frontline Healthcare Staff for Effective Pathogen Control
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss training frontline staff on different chemicals and their dwell times.
1/12/2024
Differentiating Between Traditional and 'Hospital Grade' Disinfectants
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss the distinction between two types of products.
1/5/2024
3 Benefits of Autonomous Floor Care Equipment in Healthcare
Switching to robots can help departments address staffing shortages and streamline tasks.
1/4/2024
Study Finds C. auris Capable of Quick Recontamination
While already being tough to deal with, C. auris can also swiftly contaminate a recently disinfected environment.
1/3/2024
Team Strategy for Effective Healthcare Cleaning
Team approach can help facilities set priorities, identify responsibilities and avoid contamination
1/3/2024
