infection control - strategies, tips and insights for the healthcare facilities management industry

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Infection Preventionist Staffing Levels Correlate to HAI Incidence

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Plume Problems: Toilets and Airborne Contaminants

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Biofilms: The New Frontier for Reducing MDRO

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Five Key Strategies to Implementing Automated Hand Hygiene Systems

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Mold Matters: Strategies for Prevention and Remediation

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Infection Control in the Splash Zone

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Cleanology: The Need for a Study of Cleaning

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Construction, Contamination and the Case for 'Clean'

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Healthcare Design Does Not Have to be Compromised to Prevent HAIs

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HAIs Are Worse Than You Thought

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What Materials Can Prevent HAIs?

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APIC Issues Statement Following HHS Report Concerning Nursing Homes

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When It Comes to Disinfectants, Close Is Not Good Enough

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Two Hospitals See HAI Reduction After Installing Air Decontamination System

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Controlling the Spread of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria

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How To ESKAPE the Threat of Pathogens on Surfaces

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3 Key Roles Doors Play in Healthcare Facilities

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Environmental Services and the Fight Against AMR Bacteria

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Sinks, Drains and the Need for Infection Control

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WHO Updates Airborne Pathogen Definitions 

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The Case for Revamping Cleaning and Disinfecting Instructions

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Hands Off: How Hands-Free Doors Help Reduce Pathogen Transmission

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3 Key Benefits of UV-C Disinfection for Healthcare Facilities

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Stopping C. Auris Transmission from Adults to Infants

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In Hospitals, Pest Control Is Infection Control

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AdventHealth Implements Infection Prevention Program

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Addressing a Months-Long CPE Outbreak

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Infection Prevention for 'Near Patient' Surfaces

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Scrubbing Up for World Hand Hygiene Day

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Outfitting HVAC Systems to Kill Airborne Pathogens

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Do Not Compromise in Choosing the Right Disinfectant

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The 'Cruise Ship Virus' Has Come Ashore

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EPA Creates New Disinfectant List for Bloodborne Pathogens

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Improving Infection Control in Long-Term Care Facilities

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Do We Need a National Toilet Plume Standard?

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Maintaining Safety in Healthcare Construction Projects

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Mandating a Patient's Right to a Clean Room

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3 Nuances of Cleaning and Disinfection in Healthcare

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Bleach Study Sends Unneeded Shock Waves

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Identifying Germs and Cleaning Occupied Spaces for Environmental Services

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Needed: New Framework for Environmental Services Workers

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When to Use Cleaning Chemicals or Germ-Killing Disinfectants

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Five Key Points to an Effective Infection Control Program

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Seattle Children's Hospital Embroiled in Mold Class-Action Lawsuit

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Mask Mandates Ramp Up at Healthcare Facilities

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Disinfecting Against Tough-to-Kill Pathogens

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Study Finds Bacteria Stick Around Even After Cleaning

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Cleaning Patient Care Equipment

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Training Frontline Healthcare Staff for Effective Pathogen Control

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3 Benefits of Autonomous Floor Care Equipment in Healthcare

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C. auris Case Suspected in WVU Medicine Hospital in Bridgeport

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Avoiding Problems When Disinfecting Hospital Surfaces

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Best Disinfecting Practices Unveiled by Top Experts

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Rethinking Hospital Cleaning Methods and Materials

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Cleaning Reduces Infection Risks for Patients

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Biting Back: Treating and Preventing Bed Bugs in Healthcare

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Bringing Hospital Cleaning into the 21st Century

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How Clean Do Hard Nonporous Surfaces Need to Be?

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ASHRAE Standard 241 Comes in Time for Virus Season

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Cabell Huntington Hospital Fights Legionella Spread

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CDC Publishes Study on CRKP in New York City Public Health System

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How To Choose Disinfectants for Emerging Viral Pathogens

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Choosing a Disinfectant from a Crowded Field

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APIC Voices Concern Over Nursing Home Infection Preventionists

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CDC Releases Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements

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How Effective are Acoustics Materials at Stopping Germ Spread?

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Preventing Mold in Healthcare Facilities

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The Science Behind Surface Decontamination 

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Preventing Legionella Bacteria Proliferation in Water Heaters

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Can Biofilm Make Candida Auris More Dangerous? 

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Measuring IAQ Is Crucial in Healthcare Facilities

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Standard Needed for Electrostatic Application of Disinfectant

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Pathogen Removal Strategies for Infection Control

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Infection Preventionists Call on Biden Administration to Better Protect Seniors

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More Americans Concerned About Indoor Air Quality

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Solving the Infection Prevention Puzzle

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Employees Call to Halt Surgeries After Finding Contaminated Trays

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What You Should Know About C. Auris and Biofilm

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CMS Updates Regulations Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Healthcare Staff

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Can Adding Moisturizer to Hand Soaps Help Fight Skin Irritation from Frequent Handwashing?

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Study Shows Air Purification Reduces Healthcare Acquired Infections

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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends – What Now?

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Antibiotic-resistant CRAB Contaminates Entire ICU in Hangzhou

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Infection Prevention Is Not Always at the Microbial Level

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AHCA/NCAL and APIC Launch National Infection Prevention Forum

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Seattle Hospital Battling Klebsiella pneumoniae Outbreak Since October

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Is ROI More Important Than ROL?

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Infection Prevention and Control Team at VANTHCS Implemented Effective Initiative

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Wrong Disinfectant Can Lead to Occupational Health Risks

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Surface Disinfectant Chemicals Market to Reach $5.3 Billion by 2033

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Cases of Candida Auris on the Rise

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'Elbow Grease' Is Critical for Infection Control

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Infection Prevention: The HAI That Never Happened

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Handwashing is Key to Prevent the Spread of Norovirus

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90 People Infected with COVID-19 at Massachusetts Nursing Home

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Pest Management's Role in Patient Safety

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Gram-Negative Bacteria Threaten Hospital Patients

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Striving for Better Cleaning in Hospitals 

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Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection Found in Mississippi Senior Care Facility

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Is Routine Disinfecting Necessary?

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Industry Group Requests OSHA Standard Remains Consistent with Updated COVID Standards

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HHS Deploys Emergency Team to University of New Mexico Children's Hospital

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Reality Check: Rethinking Surface Disinfectants

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Infection Control Market on the Rise

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How Flooring Acts as a Mode of Infection Transmission

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National Handwashing Awareness Week Focuses on Facilities

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Bacteria Found in Tap Water at Franciscan Children's Hospital

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Environmental Hygiene Programs Help Reduce C. diff Rates

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Maximizing Microfiber Cleaning Products

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New York Governor Signs Legislation to Help Spread of Infections in Senior Care Facilities

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HAIs Contribute to Growth of Surface Disinfectant Market

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Medical Waste Becomes More Worrisome for Healthcare Professionals

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Disinfectants That Don't Disinfect

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Crib Shortage Leaves Healthcare Facilities Scrambling During Flu Season

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CDC: Hospital Associated Infections On the Rise

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Flu, RSV, COVID-19 Combine to Impact Facilities

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Fighting HAIs Takes Toll on Preventionists

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CDC Sends Alert on Contaminated Water Lines

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How Proper Cleaning Can Limit the Spread of Norovirus

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Hand Dryers Offer a Sustainable Alternative

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Group Calls out Concern for Medical Waste During Extreme Weather

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Cleaning to Impress Visitors

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Pandemic Lessons for the Next Surge

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How Hand Dryers are Being Used in a Post-COVID World

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How COVID-19 Increased Demand for Paper Towels

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Hospital Cleaning Practices Need Improvement

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Convent Health Hobbs Hospital Reduces Services After Reports of Rodents, Water Quality Issues

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Sick Healthcare Workers Can Harm Patients in Long-Term Care Facilities

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Monkeypox Spreads Easily Within Isolation Rooms

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How Towel Dispensers Can Prevent Spread of Infections

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Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Urges Mask Use in Healthcare

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Clean Hands Battle Healthcare-Acquired Infections

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High-Touch Surfaces in Long-Term Care Facilities Often Contaminated

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Tackling Infection in Senior Living Communities

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Legionella Prevention in Cooling Tower Systems

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Some Healthcare Facilities No Longer Need Face Masks While Working

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How to Prevent Mold Growth in Facilities

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Senior Care Facilities Still at Risk of HAIs, Calls for Improvement Lag

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Thermal Imaging Can Improve Handwashing

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Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring Systems Promote Cleaner Healthcare Facilities

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Strategies for Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance

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US Funds Expand Locations for Monkeypox Vaccines

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HAIs Spread in Community, Complicating Infection Control

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What is the Threat of Infections Acquired in Ambulances

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Perfect Storm: High Surface Contamination and Vulnerable Patients

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CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance, Affecting Schools

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3 Most Common Questions About Chemicals

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3 Steps to Prevent C. diff Spread

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UV Disinfection Technology Gets Boost

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Lessons Hospitals Learned from COVID-19

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Monkeypox Transmission in Healthcare Setting is Low

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CDC: Pandemic Hurt U.S. Antimicrobial Resistance

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Lessons from the Custodial Frontlines

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CMS Issues Guidance on Long-Term Care Compliance

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OSHA Extends COVID-19 Program for Healthcare Facilities

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American Hospital Association Certificate Targets Infection Control in Healthcare

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New Guidelines Target MRSA Management

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Why Your Facility Needs a Pest Management Plan

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VA Issues Three COVID-19 Protocol Levels at Facilities

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How Healthcare Food Service Operations Work Through Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges

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Construction Training Can Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections

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How Flooring Impacts Healthcare Facilities

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Why and Where Do Healthcare Facilities Need to Disinfect? 

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Basic Infection Control Will Help Curtail HAIs

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Fighting Fecal Matter on High-Touch Surfaces

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CDC Taps Into Data to Improve Disease Forecasting, Communication

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Healthcare Acquired Infections Responsible for 100,000 Deaths Annually 

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Hospitals Ease Mask Requirements as New Variant Looms

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ASHE Infection Control Tool Focuses on Role of Maintenance

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Porous vs. Nonporous: Which Surface Has the Most Effective Transmission?

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What Disinfectant Labels Really Mean

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UV-C Light Proves Essential for Facilities

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The Crucial Role of Hospital Filtration and Ventilation Systems

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Fit for Purpose Disinfection: A Closer Look

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OSHA Works Toward Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers

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Firing Over COVID-19 Complaint Triggers U.S. Lawsuit

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CDC Eases Mask Requirements

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Health Centers Receive $55 Million To Expand Access

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Tackling Dry-Surface Biofilm

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COVID-19 Monitoring Evolves as Virus Spreads

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Cleaning Strategies for Furniture, Furnishings and Patient Care Equipment

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How Hospitals Can Tackle Pandemics with Technology

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Patients, Staff Need Risk-Based Standards on Cleanliness

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Small Michigan Hospital Braces For COVID

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Study Tests Effectiveness Of Materials For Face Masks

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Butte Longterm Care Facility Resorts To Extreme Measures

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OSHA Issues Respirator Guidance For Longterm Care Facilities

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Cleaning, Sanitizing And Disinfecting

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Kansas Healthcare Providers With COVID-19 Allowed To Treat Patients

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Michigan Healthcare Facilities Prep For COVID Surge

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Traveling Healthcare Workers Face Dire COVID Conditions

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Giant Therapy Dog Brings Smiles, Infection Concerns To Ohio Healthcare Facility

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Working In Multiple Nursing Homes May Spread The Virus

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Twin Cities On 'Red Alert' For ICU Beds

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Containing Infection Risk During Hospital Construction

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Mask Stockpiling May Be Hurting Small Healthcare Facilities

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NYC Healthcare Facilities Feel Ready For COVID Resurgence

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Alaska COVID Alternate Care Sites Ready

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Chart Shows Healthcare Workers Most Likely To Be Hospitalized For COVID

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Infection Control Training From CDC Supports Existing Efforts

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CDC Launches Anti-infection Program for Healthcare Workers

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Texas Nursing Homes Violated Infection Control Standards During COVID

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Hospital COVID Outbreak May Have Started In Break Room

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Texas Hospital’s Face Shield Program Controlling COVID Spread

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Staff-strapped Canadian Nursing Homes Turning To Immigration

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False Positives in COVID Not A Harmless Mistake

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Healthcare Facilities Stocking Up On Personal Protective Equipment

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Twin Hurricanes Of Flu And COVID-19 Approach

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Controlling Infection When Using Mobile Devices

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COVID Provides Ideal Conditions For Candida Auris

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How Facilities Can Prepare for Flu Season Amidst COVID-19

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Kaiser Cited For Not Treating COVID-19 As Airborne

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Massachusetts Sets New Nursing Home Room Limits

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Robotic Cleaning Can Boost Efficiency

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Study To Explore Whether Wearable Technology Can Boost Infection Control

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Two Minnesota Nursing Homes Call National Guard To Help Contain COVID Outbreaks

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Joint Commission Offers Tips For ASCs On An Effective Covid Response

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Half of Philadelphia’s Nursing Home Patients May Have Had COVID-19

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Florida Senate Hires Tampa Hospital For COVID-19 Safety Consulting

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Utah Ready To Open Temporary COVID-19 Hospital

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Nursing Home Outbreaks May Be Stressing Wisconsin Hospital Capacity

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More than 100 N.J. Nursing Homes Have Had Coronavirus Outbreaks Since Summer

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Wisconsin Opens State Fair Park Facility for COVID Patients

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Paris Hospitals Strained By New Wave Of Covid Patients

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Survey: N.J. Adults (50+) Still Hesitant to Go To Hospitals For Non-COVID-19 Procedures

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What Clean Really Means To A Healthcare Organization’s Culture

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CDC Confirms Airborne Transmission Plays Role In COVID Spread

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Coronavirus Surge Starting to Stress Wis. Hospitals

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Virtual Reality Can Facilitate Hospital Design Input

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Pandemic Experience Is Changing ASCs infection Control

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Brigham and Women's Hospital Nurses Urge Stronger COVID Safety Measures

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San Bernardino Hospital Workers Protest Coronavirus Protocols

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Health System Eases PPE Issues By Buying Stake In Company

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Hospitals Brace For Impact Of Flu, COVID

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Banned Hand Sanitizer List Nears 200

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Interior Design Choices Can Support Infection Prevention

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Patient Equipment Decontamination Can Impact Infection Control

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Ultraviolet Lamp Said to Kill COVID Without Risk To People

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COVID-19 Healthcare Facility Design Checklist

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Ten Percent Of N.Y. Nursing Homes Failed At Infection Control

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Continuously Active Disinfectants Said To Control COVID Spread

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Study: Coronavirus Lingers on Shared Medical Equipment

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Reducing HAIs With Touchpoint Disinfecting

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With COVID-19 Reopenings, There May Be Legionella in A Building's Water

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Flu Season During Coronavirus Pandemic Raises New Questions

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2020 Environmental Services Departments of the Year Named

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Florida Assisted-Living Facilities No Longer Required To Test Staff For COVID

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Tackling the Pandemic with Environmental Monitoring

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CDC Reverses Guidelines On Testing People Exposed To Covid-19

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Coronavirus Could Make Touchless Restrooms a Must

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Columbus Surge Hospital In Storage For Now

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Nursing Home Workers Who Work At Multiple Facilities May Be Behind Some Of COVID Spread

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Mass. Hospital Keeping COVID Transmissions at Nearly Zero

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Containing Healthcare Costs in the New COVID Normal

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Some Hospitals Fail To Separate COVID-19 Patients

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Spray-On PPE Is Being Developed

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Material Shortages Hinders Mask Manufacturing

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Laundry Practices A Key Part Of Infection Control

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Nursing Facilities Can Be Hotbeds For Bacteria

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Access Control Strategies Can Help Curb Coronavirus Spread

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Green Cleaning During The COVID-19 Pandemic

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Water Chemistry Issues Suspend Surgeries At Washington Hospital

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Decontamination May Solve Mask Shortage

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Legionella At D.C. VA Hospital Cuts Off Water

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N95 Masks Still Being Rationed At Minnesota Hospitals

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Dozens Of Maryland Nursing Homes Cited For Infection Control Lapses

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HAIs May Be Rising Amid Pandemic

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Idaho Nursing Homes Visited By State Inspectors With COVID-19

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Whitepaper: How to Select Electrostatic Technology

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Two Initiatives to Enhance Your Infection Prevention Programs

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Pandemic Increases Importance of Infection Control Efforts

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Healthcare Employees With COVID Say They’ve Been Asked To Work

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Canadian Healthcare Facilities Seeing Resistance To In-Hospital Masking

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IPs and EVS Work Best Together With Give-And-Take

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COVID-19 Could Change Enhanced Assisted Living

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Return-to-School Issues Can Offer Lessons For Healthcare Facilities

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Balancing Infection Control With Green-Cleaning Efforts

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More Scrutiny Sought For Florida Coronavirus Isolation Centers

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One In Eight UK Patients Caught COVID In Hospital

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Two Twin Cities Hospitals Hit With OSHA Penalties Over COVID-19

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Some Healthcare Workers Need Convincing To Wear Masks

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Baltimore-Area Hospitals Easing Visitor Restrictions

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India Deploys Portable, Foldable Covid Hospital

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Mobile COVID Clinical Trial Travels To Nursing Homes

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Staten Island Hospital Installs Thermal Scanners

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Many Doctors Say Pandemic Won't Be Contained Until June

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Report: Nursing Homes Facing Severe Staffing And Protective Equipment Shortages

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Study: Children With Covid May Be More Contagious Than Adults

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CMS to Resume Routine Nursing Home Inspections

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Connecticut Report Says Nursing Home Staff Should Not Work In Multiple Facilities

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What to Know about Germicidal Lighting And Coronavirus

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N.C. Hospital Launches Drone Delivery Service

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7 Million N95 Masks From Federal Stockpile Earmarked For Nursing Homes

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Strike Teams Deployed To Combat Covid-19 in Nursing Homes

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COVID Patient Cohorting Can Come With Challenges

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N.Y. Hospital Sets Up Outdoor Visits For Elderly Patients

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Texas COVID Recovery Centers Ready For Patients

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Flu Season With COVID Uncharted Territory For Healthcare Facilities

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VA To Welcome Volunteers Back to Healthcare Facilities

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Monitoring Feedback Recommended For Hand-Hygiene Programs

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Report Links Spike In New Nursing Home COVID Cases To Community Spread

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Study: Cleaning COVID Hospital Rooms Requires Contact Precautions

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Best Practices for Healthcare Data Collection During COVID-19 and Beyond

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Study: Healthcare Workers Of Color Nearly Twice As Likely To Get COVID

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Keeping Facility Ice Machines Clean and Safe

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Hospitals Tracking COVID-19 With Sensors On Employee Badges

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Consider Coronavirus, Hygiene Issues WIth Restrooms Upgrades

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Preparing Healthcare Facilities for the Next Crisis

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National Guard Helping Ease Long-Term Care Facilities’ Staffing Issues

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These High-Touch Surfaces Are Often Missed By Healthcare Facilities Cleaners

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California Hospitals Expect To Face PPE Shortage For Next 2 Years

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Anesthesiologist Tracking Healthcare Workers Killed By COVID-19

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Georgia Reopens Temporary Hospital in Atlanta To Deal With Covid Surge

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Use Of Domestic Medical Suppliers More Expensive

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Pennsylvania Nursing Homes' Second COVID-19 Wave Linked To Mistakes

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California Hospital Weathering Supply Chain Challenges

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FEMA Sends Gowns Without Arm Holes And Strapless Masks To Care Homes

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Regulatory Compliance at Healthcare Facilities As Non-Covid Patients Return

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Puerto Rico Lacks Hospital To Survive COVID-19

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Hand Hygiene Even More Important in the Post-COVID-19 Era

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23 Employees, 13 Patients Infected At Mass. Hospital After Employee Visited A Coronavirus Hotspot

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NICUs Facing Unique Challenges During Covid

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Tenn. Hospitals Preparing Extra Space If Needed For Covid-19 Patients

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Florida opens its first mobile hospital

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Department of defense looking for contractors to set up Fla. mobile hospitals

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Building infection prevention programs at longterm care

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COVID-19 infecting patients inside healthcare facilities

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National Guard raises tents outside South Carolina hospital

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How McCormick Place became Chicago's alternate care site

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California hospitals get help with staffing shortages from military

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Five housekeepers at N.Y. hospital volunteered to clean COVID patients’ rooms

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Connecticut Guard helps inspect longterm care facilities

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Masks, gowns shortage to leave hospital workers exposed

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Nursing home infection prevention should be group effort

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Meeting the needs of non-Covid patients

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Pandemic increases union activity among hospital workers

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Idaho hospital steps up its cleaning efforts for Covid

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Candida auris infects L.A. County healthcare facility

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Report says nearly all healthcare workers dealing with COVID need N95s

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Healthcare food service operators ‘cautiously optimistic’ during pandemic

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Refrigerator trucks deployed in Texas as hospital morgues fill up

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Infection control best practices for healthcare facilities

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America is running short on PPE again

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Hurricanes may mean field hospitals not answer for Florida’s COVID-19 surge

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Coronavirus infections spike among workers at San Francisco hospital

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New surge of Covid-19 patients straining hospitals

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FDA publishes list of hand sanitizers that may be toxic

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Workers link COVID-19 outbreak at California hospital to mismanagement

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Ozone disinfection could allow safe reuse of PPE

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Nash UNC Health Care working to raises the bar for EVS department

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ADA considerations part of facility adjustments for COVID-19

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Hospital staff’s perception can impact cleaning of pediatric wards

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Illinois governor asked to move nursing home residents to hotels

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Atlanta coronavirus field hospital to be reopened

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Boston company offers to build ‘sanitization stations' for local healthcare workers

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Q&A: Mobile ABHR dispensers

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Mask-strapped healthcare facilities turn to mask-cleaning system

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6,500 dead from COVID-19 in N.J. nursing homes

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Hospitals working to maintain PPE supplies before flu season

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N.H. nursing homes receive defective equipment from FEMA

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Texas announces $9 million for nursing home infection control projects

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Florida hospital ICUs hitting capacity

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Enhanced safety measures initiated to make hospital patients comfortable about seeking care

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N95s urged for all inpatient COVID care

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Scientists finding that coronavirus is airborne

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Federal records show healthcare workers’ pleas for better COVID protective gear

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What a second wave of Covid-19 could look like

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Arizona nursing homes preparing for another coronavirus surge

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Pandemic changing strategies for parking garages

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LA’s motion picture home battles coronavirus despite precautions

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Pa. nursing home requires non-medical staff to assist nurses

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N95 mask shortage still a problem

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Michigan won’t put COVID-19 patients in vacant facilities

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Hygienic flooring essential choice for healthcare

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Covid outbreak at Mass. veterans facility linked catastrophic decisions

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Veterans’ home had ‘the opposite of infection control’

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Healthcare facilities adjust practices based on supply shortages

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Pro hand-hygiene culture better than monitoring devices

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Masks, field hospitals seen as urgent preparations for second wave

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There’s still a PPE shortage in Massachusetts

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Honda, GM producing hand sanitizer for healthcare facilities

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Preparation for entering the next pandemic with copper and other automatic door solutions

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GEMA, Georgia National Guard moving makeshift hospital for potential second wave

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California hospital suspends admission of non-Coronavirus patients after surge of staff cases

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Cleanroom requirements and classifications for healthcare facilities

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Assisted living facilities running low on PPE equipment

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California long-term care facilities build booths for visits

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Infection preventionists are preparing for COVID’s second wave

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R.I. hospital using disinfecting units to fight coronavirus

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A sustained response to COVID-19 depends on key capabilities

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How access control technology is being used in the pandemic

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Reducing HAIs with touchpoint disinfecting

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Unions say mask decontamination endangers healthcare workers

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Pittsburgh company repurposing industrial masks to use against Covid-19

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Outsourcing: Going from 'housekeeping' to 'environmental services'

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Senior living facilities applying Covid’s infection-control lessons long term

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Lessons learned in pandemic offer opportunities for change

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Cleaning machines may be smart investment for healthcare facilities

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Pennsylvania orders stricter COVID-19 protections for hospital workers

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VA not prepared for second virus wave

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Sanitizing, stockpiling and communication helps keep nursing home stay COVID-free

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Environmental survey shows how HAIs often start

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FDA updates rules on cleaning N95 masks

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Children in care at risk for coronavirus

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N.Y. initiative boosts cleaning in longterm care facilities

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Alabama doctor invents hand-sanitizer-dispensing wristband

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Cal/OSHA issues guidance for protecting healthcare employees from COVID

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WHO says there’s a second outbreak of Ebola in Congo

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CDC updates COVID guidance for assisted living communities

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North Carolina using drones in Covid-19 response

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Georgia student creating COVID-19 protective equipment

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Nursing home workers face risks during coronavirus

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COVID-19 increases importance of hand hygiene

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Environmental services' role goes beyond cleanliness

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Elastomeric masks may be an alternative N-95s

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Strategies for effective healthcare facility management in the time of COVID-19

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Drones are delivering medical supplies and PPE in North Carolina

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CDC reports pandemic has killed close to 300 U.S. healthcare workers

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Iowa manufacturer turns ceiling panels into intubation shields

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How nursing homes can bolster infection control

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Facilities could be liable if healthcare personnel test positive for coronavirus

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How Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is working to keeping facility safe

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Longterm care facilities face challenges battling Covid 19

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Creating an N95 mask disinfection facility for less Than $15,000

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Healthcare cook stitches masks for customers at Pittsburgh hospital during pandemic

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Houston hospital installs touchless temperature cameras

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A million N95 masks is not what it used to be

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Aspergillus mold discovered again at Seattle Children’s hospital

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Mattresses choices can help with COVID-19 infection control

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Cleaning for healthy workplaces during pandemic

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Equipment and environment need infection control attention

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Lessons From South Korea on the role of infection control in flattening the curve

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CDC says COVID-19 does not easily spread from contaminated surfaces

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The CDC releases official reopening guidelines

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N.C.’s pandemic medical shelter to go dormant but won’t be dismantled

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Infection prevention and control in the hospitals of Wuhan

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Hospitals use online matchmakers to exchange supplies

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Areas outside nursing home resident rooms key to infection control

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Documenting pandemic poses safety challenge

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20 years of closing hospitals in N.Y. hampers capacity during pandemic

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Florida strengthens COVID-19 testing in longterm care facilities

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Wisconsin nursing home took aggressive steps to halt coronavirus

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Impact of superbugs on infection control strategies

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Experts suggest public restrooms and offices should be re-engineered to control infections

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CMS draft guidelines for reopening nursing homes

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Pa. had plan to protect nursing home during pandemic that was never fully implemented

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Nursing homes, veterans’ homes are Covid-19 hotspots

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Hospital ship stopped treating patients, but still in L.A. for support

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Long-term care facilities opening dedicated COVID-19 units

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Pa. health official says state won’t supply protective equipment to hospitals that resume elective surgeries

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Feds consider relaxing infection control in U.S. nursing homes

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Many hospitals now sanitize and reuse masks

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National Guard disinfects George hospitals

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Study: Hand-washing better at killing flu than sanitizer

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‘Tele-Triage’ models designed to keep patients and clinicians safe

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COVID-19 – Creating a rare convergence of market need and technology

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Antibiotic resistant co-infections: A silent killer in COVID-19 patients

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Study says coronavirus may linger in the air in patient bathrooms, staff areas

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Javits Center Hospital set to close

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Advanced medical tents replace triage tents at Md. hospitals

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New decontamination center in Los Angeles allows N95 masks to be reused 20 times

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Infection control efforts start with EMS personnel

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Can rice cookers decontaminate face masks?

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Southern Textile Services Earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

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Five stages in the battle against COVID-19

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N.Y.C. hospitals overflowing with bodies

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Infection control measures failing in Colorado elder homes

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EagleHawk Drone-Enabled Disinfectant Spray Operations to Help Combat COVID-19 Spread

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Virginia hospital system bars workers from bringing own medical equipment

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Closed hospital In New Mexico retrofitted to treat COVID-19 patients

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Oklahoma hospital's eight nurses are also the janitors

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Ultrasonics can power infection control in nonwovens

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Chicago-area hospitals using tracking technology to monitor hand hygiene

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Sink design can affect infection control efforts

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Hawaii using fogging equipment to disinfect equipment for healthcare facilities

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Technology applications for infection control

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CDC warns of counterfeit N95 masks

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High school gym in New Mexico reopens as coronavirus hospital

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Michigan hospital shut down to prepare for next surge of COVID-19 patients

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Coronavirus kills at Least 7,000 in U.S. nursing homes

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Coronavirus deaths in U.S. nursing homes jumps in April

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FDA says 4 million N95 masks could be reused

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More than $1 billion in makeshift field hospitals are being built

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Pizza and takeaway donations to UK hospitals could 'compromise' infection control

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Flooring company creating personal protective equipment for healthcare workers

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Sixty-eight bed field hospital set up in Central Park

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Some California nursing homes are using pillowcase masks and trash-bag gowns

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Engineering firm produces reusable face shields for DC-area hospitals

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Keeping your ice machine clean and safe

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2,000-bed coronavirus hospital being built in the Colorado Convention Center

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Oklahoma hospital sets up tent for potential overflow

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Michigan zoo donates meals, protective equipment

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Research examines wastewater to detect community spread of coronavirus

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Minnesota volunteers pitching in making hospital supplies

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1,000-bed field hospital in Boston accepting coronavirus patients

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Shuttered N.C. hospital reopened to deal with coronavirus overflow

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Rhode Island is converting a former Lowe’s store into a coronavirus hospital

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UV light offered to sterilize face masks for healthcare workers

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COVID-19 reinventing how healthcare providers use mobile medical vehicles and RVs

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CMS ‘hospitals without walls’ waiver allows ASCs to provide hospitals relief

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South Carolina expanding hospital capacity for coronavirus with three-tier plan

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Disney Parks donates supplies to hospitals fighting coronavirus

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McCormick Place hospital ready to accept patients this week

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Army Corps scales back size of field hospital in suburban Detroit

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McCormick Place field hospital built in 5 days

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Soldiers, engineers building field hospital for coronavirus patients in Detroit

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L.A. clinics lack safety supplies as coronavirus spreads

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Transmission bacteria linked to hospital sink drain

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California children's hospital adds plexiglass protection to ER

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Inspections expected to focus on infection control, emergency preparedness

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New study demonstrates accuracy of Legionella detection test

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Pandemic preparedness: How hospitals can adapt buildings to address worst-case scenarios

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Minnesota plans 2,750 hospital beds for ‘alternate care sites’

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A 250-bed field hospital is being built inside Massachusetts’ DCU Center

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CDC studies show drop in MDR bacteria, C diff in US hospitals

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Plumbing strategies to reduce HAIs

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Lower-profile hospital workers worry about their COVID-19 risk

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CDC director says: 'This virus is going to be with us'

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Technology takes the top position in outbreak management

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Librarian using 3-D printer to make equipment for healthcare workers

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3M says not sharing N95 masks could make the shortage worse

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Ford, GE Healthcare to produce 50,000 ventilators by July

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Nurses using baby monitors in the ICU

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Minnesota looking for temporary hospital space

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Union alleges Calif. hospital risked coronavirus spread to workers

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Study says construction industry masks can be used for healthcare

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South Carolina hospitals set up outdoor tents to curb coronavirus spread

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During a pandemic, hospital staffers urged to get better at hand-washing

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New York's Javits Center to be one of the largest hospitals in the country

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Lessons from China’s temporary hospitals

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Study: C. diff not affected by ultraviolet disinfection devices

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Fake masks could put healthcare workers at risk

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Hospital's housekeepers quitting over coronavirus safety issues

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CMS has redefined a hospital to include tents and dorm rooms

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US military is working to convert N.Y. buildings into hospitals in three or four weeks

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Chicago’s McCormick Place to be turned into hospital

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Healthcare workers’ masks donated by Facebook were stockpiled after wildfires

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Newly approved machine can decontaminate 80,000 respirator masks a day

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A photo tour of the first 1,000-bed temporary hospital at the Javits Center

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Healthcare facilities in Nebraska are experimenting with new equipment disinfecting technique

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Applying lessons learned from 9/11 biodefense response to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Coronavirus will affect not-for-profit hospitals for the longterm

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Shuttered hospitals reopening as COVID-19 spreads

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CDC says expired equipment from stockpile OK

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Navy hospital ship sails to Los Angeles to help with hospital crunch

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Health systems urged to be ready for 15 or 20 percent of staff to have own coronavirus issues

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Illinois lawmakers working to curb Legionnaires’ Disease

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A rural hospital's ‘improvises’ during coronavirus outbreak

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Three coronavirus questions hospital asks before allowing entry into buildings

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CDC estimates 38 million sickened by flu

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Michigan healthcare facilities vary in coronavirus screening protocols

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Hospital ready with mobile hazmat tent if needed for coronavirus

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Washington hospital workers make masks from office supplies

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Some hospitals need emergency stocks for coronavirus

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Keeping hospital ice machines safe from coronavirus

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‘Airborne precautions’ eyed for healthcare staffs after study shows coronavirus can survive in air

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Maryland hospitals setting up ‘triage tents’ to assess coronavirus patients

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More hospitals asked to share data about protective gear inventories

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People are stealing masks and other sterile supplies from hospitals

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Utah hospital sets up negative pressure tents for coronavirus

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What hospitals need to do to prepare and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak

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U.S. hospitals may face severe PPE shortage

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V.A. preps to support healthcare system during coronavirus

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Study: Hospitals will run out of beds if coronavirus cases spike

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U.S. healthcare facilities offer different pictures of coronavirus preparedness

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What hospitals are telling workers about coronavirus

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The challenge of mold in modern hospitals and healthcare facilities

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Many highly rated nursing homes have infection-control lapses

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California lawmakers trying to block hospital closure amid coronavirus spread

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Boston hospital braces for pandemic with warehouse of emergency supplies

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Nurses beg for protective gear and better planning amid coronavirus

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Coronavirus preparedness planning for senior living communities

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Nursing homes urged to be extra vigilant on coronavirus

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Some Amazon sellers accused of price gouging hand sanitizers

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Occupational groups that are at high risk for coronavirus

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CMS: Main survey focus will be on infection control preparedness

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Blog: Why hospitals and nursing homes are likely coronavirus epicenters

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Florida man can’t bring life-size Trump cutout to dialysis center because of safety, infection control

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Hybrid UV lighting systems evaluated

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100+ disinfectants that may kill coronavirus on surfaces

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Telemedicine plays key role in battle against spread of coronavirus

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Infection control violations may suggest many hospitals not ready for coronavirus

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Coronavirus evacuees monitored at Texas Center for Infectious Disease

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Seattle nursing home coronavirus outbreak spotlights elder care risk

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N.Y. hospital reduce C. diff rates with process changes

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CDC estimates flu deaths at 20,000 this season

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Design and maintenance key to avoiding mold in healthcare facilities

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Healthcare workers question safety measures while prepping for coronavirus

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Judge orders release of Seattle Children's mold records

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Prevention beyond PPE – The Importance of environmental hygiene to prevent spread of illnesses

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How are hospitals screening for the coronavirus?

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Seattle Homeland Security facility shuts down over coronavirus fears

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Anxiety grows as N.Y prepares for epidemic

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Quarantines were almost obsolete, but facilities are now needed

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U.S. healthcare facilities short on face masks

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Opinion: How to confront coronavirus

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U.S. coronavirus death toll hits 11

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Humidifier linked to deadly mold issue at Seattle Children's

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Integrated, bundled approach can fight HAIs

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County declares emergency after a ninth death was reported in Washington state

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Federal government says it won’t put coronavirus patients in Costa Mesa

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Increased healthcare facility sanitation practices may not stop C. difficile spread

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Hospitals urged to do these four things to prepare for a pandemic

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Second U.S. coronavirus-related death reported in Washington state

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CDC confirms first U.S. coronavirus case of unknown origin

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Surveyors expected to stress longterm care facilities' infection control compliance amid coronavirus outbreak

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Coronavirus outbreak should spark focus on infection control

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U.S. passengers cruise ship who tested positive for the coronavirus going to Alabama facility

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CDC warns of U.S. coronavirus outbreaks

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Emergency prep experts are urging Americans to stock up on supplies for coronavirus

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Dedicated ambulance used to transport San Antonio coronavirus patient

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CDC prepares for possible coronavirus pandemic in the US

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Wuhan hospital director died of coronavirus

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Cleaning hospital room sinks

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EPA registers first disinfectants effective against Candida auris

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California city gets court order to delay establishing a coronavirus quarantine site

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Survey: Doctors aren't confident about U.S. preparedness for outbreak

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34 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the U.S.

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Baby with heart condition dies after mold exposure at Seattle hospital

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Protecting staff, supplies amid coronavirus

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Study finds coronavirus may have multiple infection routes

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Scientists invent germ-fighting fabric for healthcare

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CMS stresses infection control basics amid coronavirus outbreak

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Disinfecting surfaces in coronavirus outbreak

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How to care for patients with possible coronavirus

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BBC website offers visual guide to Coronavirus outbreak

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CDC estimates the flu has sickened 22 million

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Coronaviruses can survive on surfaces for up to 9 days

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CDC estimates flu deaths at 14,000

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How coronavirus compares to flu, Ebola, other outbreaks

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New study shows how coronavirus is spreading

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Preparing for coronavirus spread

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How U.S. hospitals are preparing for coronavirus

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Coronavirus testing Seattle’s infectious disease response

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15th coronavirus case reported in U.S. while death toll spikes in China

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Comparing the flu and the coronavirus

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Protecting long-term care facilities from coronavirus

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Coronavirus might return every winter

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Experts say coronavirus looking like a pandemic

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Tracking the spread of the coronavirus

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How will the coronavirus end?

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FDA tells Purell to stop claiming it can prevent flu

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China's new coronavirus hospital taking first patients

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US hospitals are preparing for coronavirus outbreak

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Flu virus has killed 10,000 so far this season

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New York prepares for possible coronavirus

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Past experience with MERS, Ebola can help prep for coronavirus

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Real-time location systems can reduce hospital infections

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Are U.S. hospitals ready for the corona virus?

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WHO declares coronavirus a global health emergency

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CDC: Flu cases at 15 million

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First person-to-person transmission of coronavirus virus in the US confirmed

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Healthcare providers urged to have a 'high index of suspicion' when screening for coronavirus

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China says coronavirus can spread before symptoms show

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Ebola virus, Lassa fever can be treated without infecting healthcare personnel

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Economic analyst says the worst has yet to come with coronavirus

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U.S. readiness for a viral outbreak better, but needs improvement

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Snakes could be the source of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak

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Chinese city plans to build coronavirus hospital in days

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Coronavirus death toll jumps to more than 80, five US cases confirmed

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Cardinal Health recalls 9 million surgical gowns

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Facts about the coronavirus outbreak

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US government just cut funding for the hospitals that deal with outbreaks

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Gaps found in Canadian hospitals’ preparedness for C. auris

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CDC estimates flu has killed 6,600 in U.S.

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Integrated infection prevention is essential for protecting patients

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UV light fights germs on mobile devices

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At least five patients with Wuhan coronavirus reported in U.S.

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Pa. health system cancels surgeries due to surgical gown issues

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Copper surfaces reduce hand transmission in eldercare

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Calif. hospital sets up overflow tent for flu patients

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Dealing with the problem of dirty sinks

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Adopting EVS cleaning practices in skilled nursing facilities

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Best practices for cleaning, disinfection

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CDC: Flu case total nears 10 million

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Presence of pan-resistant C. auris growing in New York

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Science teacher's experiment illustrates need for hand hygiene

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Door selection can impact infection control

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Pa. hospital criticized for 'systemic' failures

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Study: ICU patients’ hands carry pathogens

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Missouri hospital ordered to stop performing surgery

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Five hospitals' mold issues making headlines

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Pediatric flu death toll highest in 17 years

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Strain B influenza appearing earlier than usual this flu season

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Case of Legionnaires' Disease reported at Illinois Veterans Home

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Infection control issues temporarily shut down Utah hospital's operating room

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Dry indoor air linked to higher infection rates

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U.S. flu season on pace to surpass 2017-18

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Data shows hundreds of Aspergillus infections at Wash. hospitals

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Ebola protection program expiring

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Study tracks MRSA and S aureus in nursing homes

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CDC says US Candida auris cases rose by 100 in two months

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Study says patients often bring C. Diff in with them

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Flu cases reach 4.6 million

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Study links psychological safety, infection prevention efforts

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3.7 million flu cases reported by mid December

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Operating room material choices must address infection control needs

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Deaths could have been avoided at Glasgow hospital if staff had flushed out the taps, expert says

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FDA approves first fully disposable duodenoscope

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3 Legionnaires' cases may be linked to Illinois hospital

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Dangerous bacteria can survive disinfectant

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Wis. hospital tap water contaminates lab specimens

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Cleaning's role in public health requires specific protocols

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London Hospital allows horse to visit patient before Christmas

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Flu season might peak in December

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Dallas children's hospital relocates patients after finding mold

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CDC: 12 state seeing high flu activity

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UV lights could help limit bacteria on phones in healthcare facilities

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Class-action lawsuit filed against Seattle Children's Hospital

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CDC issues new warning about superbugs

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MRSA can linger on surfaces for months

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Seattle Children's hospital was once confident air systems weren’t source of infection

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Wash. health officials now require reporting of mold infections

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FDA approves easier-to-clean duodenoscope

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Family of toddler who died at Glasgow hospital claims 'bacteria' found in shower

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CDC: Someone in the U.S. dies of a drug-resistant superbug every 15 minutes

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Emails show Wash. hospital knew about mold problem for year and a half

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Hand-hygiene program in wards improve compliance

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Close to 1,200 patients at risk at Indiana hospital due to sterilization lapses

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Washington hospital cancels procedures after surgical tray issues

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Flushing rim sinks provide hygienic disposal of clinical waste

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Legionnaires’ disease found at Ohio nursing home

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10 Seattle hospital ORs closed through January after mold outbreak

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CDC puts Candida auris and Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter in urgent category

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Hospitals don't have to report waterborne infections

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CDC: Candida auris cases at 836

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CDC says HAIs are decreasing

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New York identifies healthcare facilities with Candida auris

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2018 saw record number of Legionellosis cases reported

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Seattle Children's Hospital closes operating rooms due to fungus again

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Study: Copper hospital beds can kill bacteria

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Legionella found in Va. VA healthcare facility

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Disinfectants struggling to kill C. diff bacteria

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Hospital links babies' deaths to bacteria in equipment

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Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Sterile processing room

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Drug-resistant bacteria 'growing problem' in Western Washington healthcare facilities

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Where patients recover may affect whether they return to the hospital because of infections

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CDC reports decrease in HAIs

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Research finds epidemic and pandemic preparedness lacking

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Study: Too many seniors are back in hospital for infections treated during initial stay

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Sensors help healthcare facilities keep track of hand hygiene

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Study: Contact precautions in VA facilities don't curb MRSA

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Cleaning plant shutdown could lead to surgical tool shortage

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CDC: Flu activity low, but growing

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D.C.'s St. Elizabeths Hospital gets clean water after 28 days

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Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville reports case of Legionnaires' disease

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Research: Washing hands best way to stop E. coli

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Va. hospital using UV lights in NICU to prevent infections

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Sweden Ebola scare shows preparedness is vital

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D.C. hospital goes 4 weeks without running water after failed bacteria treatment

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Legionella found at Las Vegas psychiatric hospital

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Mich. healthcare facility still has Legionella in water

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Before flu season is a good time to review infection control procedures

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Some VA healthcare centers told to improve cleanliness

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Swedish hospital reports patient showing signs of Ebola

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DC hospital goes three week without running water

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C. auris outbreak spreads in nine Calif. healthcare facilities

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EPA developing a new strategy for testing hospital disinfectants

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Patient at Michigan hospital diagnosed with Legionnaires'

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Michigan State University finds Legionella in diagnostic lab

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3 infants dead after bacterial infection at Pa. hospital

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Developing career opportunities for EVS can improve department

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Dogs a new tool against C. diff.

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California hospital resumes elective surgeries after mold issues

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Norovirus outbreak highlights infection control challenges

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Los Angeles hospital halts surgeries because of mold

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California's ingredient transparency law may lead to safer cleaners

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Infographic: Controlling HAIs

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Infection control issues seen at ambulatory surgery centers

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WHO raises concerns over possible unreported Ebola cases in Tanzania

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Environmental service department leaders urged to embrace change

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A severe flu season is predicted

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Candida auris found at Brooklyn nursing home

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Some hospital cleaning methods can

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4 more Legionnaires' cases at Illinois senior facility

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Deadly fungus must spur big changes in infection control

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Nursing homes feeding Candida Auris

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Door selection can impact infection control

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Cancer patient forced to stop chemo early because of rare hospital infection

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Best practices for cleaning, disinfection

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Hospital design allows connection while maintaining USP 800 compliance

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Four cases of Legionnaires’ confirmed at Illinois retirement facility

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Ebola outbreak surpasses 3,000 cases

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FDA says healthcare facilities should use safer scopes

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CDC report: More than 750 C. auris cases in U.S.

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Dogs in Vancouver hospital can sniff out C. diff

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California hospital closes labor and delivery unit because of mold

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Water coolers banned from Scotland's hospitals due to infection risk

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Healthcare workers don't like hand-hygiene monitoring, but it works

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Immediate feedback helps with electronic hand hygiene monitoring systems

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Hospital infection rates drop with single-patient rooms

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Patient sues Illinois hospital after contracting Legionnaires’

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C. difficile strain evolving to live in hospital rooms

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C. diff. is evolving to spread in hospitals

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Ebola spreads to third Congo province

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2019 Environmental Services Departments of the Year named

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Two cancer patients catch rare bugs linked to hospital water supply

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Resources can help reduce Legionella risk

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Study: Cigarette smoke boosts MRSA drug-resistance

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Candida Auris called 'new bug using old tricks'

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N.J. called hot spot for Candida auris

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Hospital mobilizes to fight deadly Candida auris

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Key to improving EVS results can be found in the C-Suite

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Load testing of electronic health records - what to look for

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Two cases of Legionnaires’ confirmed at Connecticut nursing facility

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Candida auris is raising questions about its origin

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Study focuses on where disease-causing pathogens might be hiding in a longterm care facility

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Two cases of Legionnaires’ reported at Illinois hospital

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Safeguarding healthcare facilities from legionella

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158 employees at Seattle hospital potentially exposed to dangerous bacteria

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Superbugs can remain on surgical gowns after disinfection

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Candida auris may have been spurred by global warming

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Report finds VA concealed Legionella at facility

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Hospital overcrowding leaves patients boarding in ERs

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Md. dialysis center renovation brings insect issues

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WHO declares Ebola a global emergency

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Ebola case confirmed in Congo city on Rwanda border

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Dangerous bacteria can survive disinfectant

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Irish hospitals struggling with infection control

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Respiratory outbreak investigated at Va. senior facility

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CDC seeks to update guidelines for infection control in occupational health

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Bacteria associated with HAIs found in raw meat

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Funding to stop Candida auris lacking

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Environmental monitoring can reduce healthcare-associated infections

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Mich. nursing facilities seeing more VRE, less MRSA

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Seattle Children's hospital reopened 14 operating rooms closed after mold found

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Candida auris is a growing problem

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UPMC Children's MRSA cases mostly in the NICU

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Seattle Children’s closes all main operating rooms because of mold

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Norovirus may be transmitted through the air

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Thermoformed trays expected to be the largest segment to the global sterile medical packaging market

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UV light fights germs on mobile devices

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Illinois investigating 4 cases of Legionnaires’ at Christ Medical Center

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Study finds C. Auris spreads through skin shedding

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12 die from rare bacterial infection in Essex

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Ebola transmission model predicted recent Uganda cases

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Verbal hand-hygiene reminders In hospitals may curb infections

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Ebola efforts in Congo running short of money

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U.S. Candida auris cases near 700

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Ohio hospital links hot water system to Legionnaires' outbreak

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Ohio hospital didn’t disinfect water lines linked to Legionnaires’

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Flint hospital ordered to reduce Legionnaires' risks

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WHO repeats: Ebola outbreak not yet a global emergency.

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How to mitigate the spread of pathogens in sterile medical areas

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Twice-daily disinfection recommended for healthcare facility tablets

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Problems with water pump postpones surgeries at Mayo University Hospital

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WHO: Containing Congo Ebola outbreak may take two years

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N.J. seeks new infection protections for healthcare facilities

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Man hires attorney after contracting lice from gurney at Detroit hospital

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Ebola outbreak reaches 2,000 cases

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Three more Legionnaires’ cases reported at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital

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Areas outside nursing home resident rooms key to infection control

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Study finds solutions for limiting exposure to Candida auris

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Telemedicine company launched to focus on infectious disease

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Seattle Children's Hospital operating rooms shut down because of fungus

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Healthcare facilities changing how they fight superbugs

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New factor that can influence spread of legionella found

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Study: Outside temperature impacts pathogens in climate-controlled ICUs

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An emergency declaration over Ebola could make things worse

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WHO worried about risk of Ebola spread

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Officials at Chinese hospital fired over poor infection control after five baby deaths

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University of Texas new biocontainment care unit is prepared for the next Ebola outbreak

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Study: Few healthcare workers know hand-washing guidelines

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Research finds healthcare facility privacy curtains can pose threat to patients

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Michigan Legionnaires' cases up in 2018, but death rates drop

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Candida auris cases confirmed in Maryland

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Study finds disinfection devices in ICU sinks effective against superbugs

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Senator urges feds to declare emergency over Candida auris

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Experts fear disaster as Ebola outbreak threatens to escalate

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Outbreak incident in Israel teaches value of infection control

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Superbugs make hand-washing even more important

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Congo sets daily record with 23 new Ebola cases

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Candida auris could spread to 13th state

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Flu season longest in 10 years

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Can we build better airborne isolation rooms?

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Location-based technologies: A complete infection control solution

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Calif. investigating Legionnaires' outbreak at prison hospital

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Study: Hospital workers can unknowingly spread the flu

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Are cleaners sanitizing and disinfecting too much?

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Deadly fungus must spur big changes in infection control

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Study: 14 percent of new hospital patients carry superbugs

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Ebola surge experiences two consecutive record-setting days

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Research links antimicrobial resistance and climate change

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Study says privacy curtains often contaminated with superbugs

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FDA issues final rule on hand sanitizers

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Study says petting zoos are breeding grounds for drug-resistant superbugs

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Candida auris cases in U.S. rise to 587

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Baltimore area hospitals bar youth visitors amid measles concerns

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WHO decides Congo Ebola outbreak is not an international emergency

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E. coli strain found in NYC hospital

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Caution urged in outbreak of deadly fungus in Chicago area

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Secrecy around drug-resistant outbreaks in hospitals debated

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Health worker among new Congo Ebola patients

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Hospital hit by lethal infection is still dirty, according to parents of patients

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CDC: Almost half infected by Candida auris die in 90 days

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Hospital vows ‘robust’ cleaning procedures after deaths linked to pigeon droppings

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Longer terminal cleaning may not be more effective

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WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak spreading faster than ever

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26 states report high flu activity

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Patient sleeps in chair because Edinburgh hospital bed was dirty

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Legionnaires’ confirmed in dead Calif. prison inmate

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Four causes of recent Legionella cases

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Ebola outbreak spreads to another large city in Congo

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Hospital cockroaches may be mechanical vectors for MRSA

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Acute care facility cuts infection rates with disposable microfiber mops

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Studies explore work habits of environmental services professionals

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Preventing janitor-induced cross contamination

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CDC: Congo's Ebola outbreak could last a year

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Disinfectants may be helping create superbugs

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WHO says Ebola area contained in Congo

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Study looks at subsidies for infection control

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Beleaguered Glasgow hospital needs more staff to meet hygiene standards

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Helicopters blew pigeon droppings into wards at Glasgow hospital

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Congo Ebola total more than 900

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11 Wanaque facility deaths due to more than poor hygiene, report says

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Ebola spreading in Congo via healthcare facilities

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Study finds inaccuracy, inconvenience hinders electronic hand-hygiene monitoring

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C. diff study tests different cleaning approach

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Better workflow can improve surgical center sterile processing

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Hand washing increases during viral outbreaks, survey finds

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Flu activity reaches a new season high

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48 states report widespread flu activity

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Joint Commission offers guidance on writing infection control policies

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R.I hospital using new interactive hand-washing simulator

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'America's Best Hospitals' 2019 named

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Thirteen million sick with flu so far this season

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Patient at Pennsylvania hospital cleared of Ebola

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Gloveless hospital staffers dispose of dangerous waste at Glasgow facility currently under investigation

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Calif. hospital's hand-hygiene rate doubles with RTLS technology

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Infection control issues may cost two Detroit hospitals Medicare contracts

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Glasgow hospital patient ill with new fungal infection

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Anesthesia areas have infection control challenges

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Staff at second Glasgow hospital complained about pigeon droppings

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Cleaning staff at Glasgow hospital with pigeon issues ‘not briefed’ on infection control

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Study tracks which healthcare facility workers wash their hands most

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Ebola outbreak expected to continue at least 6 more months

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Flu activity elevated in most of the U.S.

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Two dead after pigeon dropping infection at Glasgow hospital

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UK infection measures reviewed after baby’s death

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Attorney says clients contracted hepatitis from unsanitary N.J. health facility

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Study: Ultraviolet disinfection 97.7% effective in operating rooms

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How clean are healthcare facilities?

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WHO includes flu pandemic, Ebola in top 10 threats to global health

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Laundering microfiber mops: Is it a good idea in cleanroom environments?

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Arkansas cancer clinic sued over bacterial outbreak

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First in-season flu numbers released by CDC

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How ready is the U.S. for an Ebola outbreak?

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Ultraviolet light added to disinfection cuts C diff.

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Legionnaires' found at Pennsylvania facility

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Study finds bacteria in ancient Irish soil stops growth of superbugs

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CDC, APIC offer new infection prevention tools

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Reducing cross-contamination risk

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Bill Gates says we aren't ready for a deadly pandemic

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Study finds: Antimicrobial hospital curtains cut bacterial contamination

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Mold in hospital’s maternity unit sickens more than 50 employees

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Glasgow surgical cleaning unit closes after mold and bacteria is found

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Bacteria found on EEG electrodes poses infection risk

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New York hospital urged to move maternity ward over mold and leaking gas fears

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Doctors say Palestinian superbug epidemic could spread

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Epidemiologist: Legionella is everywhere

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One dead after Legionella found at West Michigan hospital

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Maryland hospital's pipes contained uncommon bacteria that infected patients

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Johns Hopkins hospitals don’t always follow safety rules they pioneered

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U.S. healthcare worker with possible exposure to Ebola evacuated to Nebraska

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Study: Isolation room pressure key to limiting spread of airborne germs

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Adenovirus linked to keratoconjunctivitis outbreak at L.A. eye clinic

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Congo's Ebola outbreak up to 539 cases

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Wisconsin hospital now has 14 cases of Legionnaires', three deaths

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Sixteen patients infected with potentially deadly superbug at Cork hospital

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Lessons from the fatal virus outbreak in Wanaque

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Contamination found with duodenoscopes after reprocessing

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December brings slight increase in flu activity in the U.S.

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CDC: Outpatients for influenza-like illness above national baseline

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Ebola deaths above 450 in Congo outbreak

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Ebola epidemic spreads to larger city in Congo

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Privacy curtains and sheets can harbor pathogens

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Wanaque facility workers speak of grief, stress

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C. diff infections becoming more common outside of hospitals

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University Of Maryland dorms deep cleaned after student's death linked to mold

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Ebola cases up to 412 in Congo

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Two more premature babies die amid bacterial outbreak at Newark hospital

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CDC monitoring adenovirus outbreak that killed University of Maryland student

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Detroit hospital may lose federal aid over infection-control issues

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Wildfire evacuee shelters hit by viral outbreaks

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Healthcare worker protection: The key to pandemic containment

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Scrubs vending machines designed to curb OR contamination

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Launderable mattress barrier may cut hospital-acquired infections

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Some fear Congo Ebola outbreak could get much worse

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Donated meals sickened hospital staff after Hurricane Harvey

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Hard water blamed for stained instruments at Michigan hospital

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40 states report flu activity

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Epidemic calendar tracks seasons of 69 infectious

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N.J. lawmakers to investigate infection control at healthcare facilities

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Keeping healthcare facilities safe during construction

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N.J. facility where 10 children died did not inform parents about outbreak, suit says

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CDC says Ebola outbreak in Congo may not be containable

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Hospital keeps ceiling fans despite warnings

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Pittsburgh-area healthcare facility facing suit for unclean ultrasound probes

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Shoe and floor contamination a challenge for hospitals

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New bacteria infects cancer patients in Arkansas

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Chicago nursing facility linked to one of two Legionnaires' clusters in Illinois

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Arkansas Cancer Institute bacterial outbreak linked to port cleaning method

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Low-pressure taps at hospital blamed for babies' infections

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Legionella bacteria found in Queens hospital

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These are the germiest places in healthcare facilities

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Second outbreak of adenovirus reported in N.J.

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MRSA and other germs linger in hospital curtains, linens

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Ebola outbreak now Congo's third largest

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Worker blames 'filthy' conditions for outbreak at N.J. facility

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'Major' deficiencies found at N.J. hospital following infant's death

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N.J. facility where 10 children died in outbreak not equipped for quarantine

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N.J. gives quick infection control training to three other facilities after deaths of 9 children

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N.J. facility where 9 children died from virus outbreak cited for deficiencies

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C diff. transmitted through non-critical items

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Hospitals not confident about sustaining preparedness for outbreaks

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Tips to prevent infection and keep healthcare facilities clean

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7 children dead in virus outbreak at New Jersey healthcare facility

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Sunshine may kill bacteria in dust

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C. diff. outbreaks linked to hospital linens

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WHO expects Congo's Ebola outbreak to worsen without increased response

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Montana hospital implements facility-wide infection-control strategy

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Disinfectant selection is essential for effective cleaning

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Diarrhea spores can survive hospital laundering's high temperatures

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WHO expects Congo's Ebola outbreak to last at least 3-4 months

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Ebola cases in Congo more than doubled since September

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RTLS tags: Security friend or infection-prevention foe?

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Study finds hospital sink traps may harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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Cleaning curbs therapy dogs' MRSA risk

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Resistance to Ebola treatment remains in the Congo

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National Infection Control Week: A Week to celebrate healthcare staff and promote hygiene compliance

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Developing a successful ASC infection control program

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Monitoring HVAC levels in sterile processing areas

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Employees believe tech can improve hygiene compliance

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Study finds hospital privacy curtains harbor MRSA

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Boston VA hospital patient infected with Legionnaires’

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Ebola, Marburg outbreaks infected high percentage of healthcare workers

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Healthcare facilities can do more to prevent infections

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Lessons from the latest Congo Ebola outbreak

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Studies explore environmental services professionals’ work habits, perceptions

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CDC and The Joint Commission release free new infection control resources

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Hospitals are boosting hygiene practices to fight superbugs

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Oklahoma medical center ES team finds success with 10-step program

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Monkeypox diagnosed in UK for first time

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Children’s Medical Center Dallas puts employees first to improve performance

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Award-winning ES hospital team uses tried-and-true methods

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VA adding staff after rust and blood were found on surgical instruments

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2018 Environmental Services Departments of the Year named

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Florida judge invalidates 14 assisted living code provisions

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23 infants infected by contaminated equipment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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Using bulk soap dispensers comes with risks

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The role of auditing in cleaning and disinfection

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Study says patients in private rooms less likely to get fatal HAI

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HAIs can cause social, emotional pain

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Researchers create bacteria-fighting polymers with light

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Technology can boost hand-hygiene compliance by 45%

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Health worker among five new cases in Congo Ebola outbreak

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New biocide mist kills bacteria

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Ebola outbreak will be test of world’s ability to respond

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D.C. VA hospital reportedly used rusty surgical tools, contaminated water

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Small mistakes can spread hospital infections

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Feds reverse plan to reduce reporting on hospital infections, safety

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Study looks at contamination of frequently touched hospital objects

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Rosebud reservation hospital under scrutiny again

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Some bacteria are becoming more tolerant of hand sanitizers

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New device diffuses viscous disinfectants

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Maryland organizations collaborate to reduce HAIs

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Congo to use Ebola vaccine to counter flare-up

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Ebola outbreak in DRC ends

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USP overhauls nonsterile compounding rules

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Patients at more risk for C. diff at moderately full healthcare facilities

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Johns Hopkins evacuated due to possible TB exposure

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Environmental decontamination key to infection control

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Trump rule could stop public reporting of hospital infections

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C. diff. cases fall 36 percent in Canada's hospitals

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Hand-washing monitor can help reduce hospital infections

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Is liquid soap safer than a bar?

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Inspection reveals unsanitary conditions at Memphis VA

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Fewer hospitals report zero infections

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Chattanooga healthcare facilities ready for Ebola possibility

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Terminal cleaning checklist systems only as good as the list

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Investigation finds bone, blood, bugs on Colorado hospital surgical tools

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Pediatric flu death toll highest in nearly a decade

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Healthcare associated infections & the environment: Mitigating risk with environmental control strategies

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Don't overdo medical waste disposal at healthcare facilities

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UC San Diego hospital cited for dirty surgical equipment

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Study says asymptomatic C. diff. carriers key source of HAIs

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Two Kentucky hospitals had more MRSA infections than almost all others in the U.S.

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Hand-washing technology can reduce germs in healthcare restrooms

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What should LTC facilities do after triclosan hand soaps banned?

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FDA issues update on agency’s response to Ebola outbreak

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U.S. hospitals monitoring Ebola situation in Africa

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Patient in Washington diagnosed with Legionnaires while receiving treatment at UWMC

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CDC issues update on Ebola outbreak

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Antimicrobial copper gaining popularity in healthcare facilities

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Hospital food can carry MRSA, VRE

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Reusable medical scopes harbor bacteria after cleaning

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NIH officials responding to Ebola outbreak

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Nurses call for use of animals on hospital wards

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Denver patient says surgery was canceled due to contaminated tools

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New guidelines issued for infection control in GI endoscopy

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Study ranks Iowa mostly prepared to handle public health emergency

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Ebola is back in the news — make sure your facility is ready

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How infection prevention can be improved in healthcare facilities

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WHO promotes hand hygiene in healthcare facilities

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UV energy can reduce HAIs

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Privacy curtains challenge infection control efforts

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Photos of messy VA hospital exam room go viral

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Scabies outbreak kills 93-year-old in Georgia nursing home

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Flies in operating rooms force VA hospital to postpone surgeries

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1,000 hospitals get a Leapfrog 'C' or worse

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Clean hospitals, hands best tools to reduce C. diff

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There's room for improvement in controlling Legionella

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Hospitals, manufacturers still struggling to clean medical scopes

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Two reasons why ambulatory care facilities struggle with infection control standards

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Study finds most endoscopes contain bacterial growth after reprocessing

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How can hand-hygiene compliance be improved?

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Monitoring systems support hand-hygiene efforts

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Porter Adventist Hospital infection breach linked to human error

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E. Coli outbreaks found in seven states

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Influenza B dominating end of flu season

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Denver healthcare facility warns of sterilization issues

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Study addresses UV disinfection challenges

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Efforts to control 'nightmare' bacteria working

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Hospital bends rules to grant Grandpa's dying wish to see his dog

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Nevada hospital installs bacteria fighting operating room light fixtures

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Quiet, cleanliness top patient wish list

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Tennessee healthcare system reels from intense flu season

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Can aromatherapy be a source of bacterial infections?

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Hospital used multifaceted plan can stop C. diff

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'No concern' of Ebola at Va. healthcare facility

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Robotic comfort seals clear infection control hurdle

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University developing self-cleaning surface that destroys bacteria when exposed to light

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CDC says flu season has peaked

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N.C. senior facilities take precautions as state flu deaths pass 200

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CDC reports flu activity still elevated

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Improving hand hygiene in nursing homes

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Maine healthcare facilities bracing for worsening of flu season

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Infection problems could cost Michigan healthcare facility its Medicare patients

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Managing healthcare facilities' airborne pathogens

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Best conditions for Legionella bacteria growth

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S. Korea prepping for potential disease outbreaks at Olympics

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Healthcare facilities taking extra precautions this flu season

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Developing a water management program

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Florida hospitals deploy germ-killing robot

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Judge orders new superbug trial for Olympus

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Hospital-based sleep labs moving toward disposables

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State judge denies link between forced-air warming and infection

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Joint Commission will now cite individual hand-hygiene failures

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How hospitals safely dispose of infectious fluid waste

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Oregon hospital lauded for infection-control efforts

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Fresno VA facility tested for Legionnaires'

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Most US cooling towers contain Legionella bacteria

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Remembering Ebola two years later

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Infections are common in nursing homes, punishment is not

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Manufacturers ordered to remove triclosan from healthcare antiseptics

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Belfast children's hospital cited for water safety problems

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Study says thinking about germs makes people concerned about their appearance

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UK healthcare facility admits health and safety failing after Legionnaires death

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Dealing with C. difficile in healthcare facilities

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Infection preventionists' holiday wish list

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Smart bathroom design can curb spread of hospital infections

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Infectious disease response guide for hospitals published

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Door alarms can limit OR foot traffic

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Va hospital cancels elective surgeries after particles found on equipment

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Study: US hospitals' HAI risk down 22 percent

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DC VA cancels surgeries over concerns about surgical equipment

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Curbing Clostridium difficile with patient hand hygiene

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Using light to disinfect mobile devices

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Role of contaminated handheld electronic devices in infection transmission

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How typical ceiling light fixtures can help reduce HAIs

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Arkansas VA healthcare system failed to update cleaning standards

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California declares state of emergency after hepatitis A outbreak

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Debunking the assumptions around proper hand hygiene

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St. Barnabas Medical Center stresses safety, privacy in design

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New textile disinfects itself

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Drones studied for infection control possibilities

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Expert says Flint's Legionnaires' outbreak likely killed more people than reported

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CMS requirement addresses Legionnaires' Disease control in longterm care facilities

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CDC offers advice on controlling spread of superbug fungus

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Environmental service workers called unsung heroes of healthcare

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Study looks at potential infection spread from floor to hands

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D.C. hospital's sewage leaks seldom result in major penalties

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Montana hospital water tests positive for legionella

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Bacteria stays on scrubs even with antibacterial fabrics

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Harvey floodwaters carry high levels of E coli, toxins

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Specific environmental strategies needed in infection control

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Germicidal technologies reduce hospital airborne pathogens

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Guidance issued for emerging fungal threat

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Study: Wipes more effective against C. difficile

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VA hospital warns 526 patients about risk from improperly cleaned scopes

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Patient given bloody wheelchair at N.Y. hospital

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Study says cleaning dirty sponges strengthens worst bacteria

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Healthcare facility renovation linked to decline in bacteria

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A ‘perfect storm’ superbug worrying infection experts

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Effective and efficient dusting measures a priority at new trauma center

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Study finds Zika unlikely to be passed by casual contact

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Colo. engineers demonstrate hospital 'germ trap'

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Healthcare facilities can optimize infection prevention with best practices

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Army hospitals deploying germ-killing robots

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Jury orders Olympus to pay hospital $6.6 million but rejects claims scopes are unsafe

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Philadelphia hospital cleaners cited for state of bed railings

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Glasgow hospital lauded for hygiene turnaround

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Keys to cleanliness in an ambulatory care setting

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Hand and surface cleanliness support prevention of cross contamination

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HAI reduction program developed to support environmental services

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Self-cleaning touch points can support infection control

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New hospital hit by mold

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Healthcare facility design can impact infection control

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Heater-cooler contamination found to be more common than previously believed

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Better cleaning contributes to fall in C. diff rates

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Best surface cleaning options depends on many factors

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Patients at Md. medical center may be infected by improperly cleaned equipment

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Adding a UV disinfection system to a healthcare cleaning routine

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U.S. Airmen may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis due to contaminated scopes

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Widow sues Olympus over scope-related superbug outbreak

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Tailored veterans home infection control cuts MRSA

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Louisiana VA hospital cited for improper cleaning

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C. auris cases now number 156

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The art of dust containment in healthcare facilities

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Two Legionnaires' case linked to hot tub at Florida senior facility

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Hospital floors are critical areas when it comes to cleaning

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Deadly bacteria found in 37 percent of tested heater-cooler devices

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Study: Copper-impregnated surface has 80 percent reduction of contamination

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APIC 2017 Film Festival winner highlights hand hygiene

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Interior design choices can support infection prevention

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Antiseptic manufacturers help make sense of FDA rules

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Study says removing sinks from ICU cuts bacterial colonization

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Whitepaper offers guidance on choosing the right disinfectant

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CMS says healthcare facilities must develop water management policies to prevent Legionnaires'

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Two infants develop Legionnaires' following water births

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RF Code to Demonstrate Benefits of Real-Time Data Center Solutions at DCD>Webscale in San Francisco

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How to deal with ransomware

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Too many Legionnaires' cases start in healthcare facilities, CDC says

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Focusing on surface contact in hand hygiene

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Infection control in longterm care facilities

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Cool water as effective as hot for hand washing

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Yearlong survey tracks bacterial diversity in new hospital

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Healthcare facilities review plans in response to Congo Ebola outbreak

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Hospital cleaning budget cuts blamed for superbug outbreak

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Model to stop superbugs may not be working

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C. diff-contaminated areas can increase infection risk

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DC VA sited for stained, missing surgical equipment

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More than quarter of nursing home residents colonized with MDR bacteria

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CDC study finds most cooling towers test positive for Legionella

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Hospital investigators, CDC disagree over source of deadly mold

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Paper sanitizers can curb bacteria

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Ohio university adds healthcare environmental services focus to program

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Toledo hospital uses robot to help keep patients safe

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'Superbug' fungus emerging in N.Y. region

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Surface selection can support infection control efforts

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Infection control has silver bullet

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Biofilm study found high contamination rates on dry hospital surfaces

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Virginia healthcare facility undergoes deep clean after bacterial infection outbreak

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Anesthesia machine cover designed for OR infection control

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DMC Children’s Hospital passes follow-up investigation

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MRSA outbreak at UC Irvine hospital undisclosed for months

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DC VA inspection reveals dirty sterile storage

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Site-specific pest management plan recommended

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Conducting effective infection control surveillance

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Robot disinfects ORs in two minutes

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Md. hospital NICU reopens after investigation of Pseudomonas bacteria

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Roaches found (again) in New Orleans care facility

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Study says clean scopes can sit for more than two weeks

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Linen storage issues found at UPMC Shadyside

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Hygiene matters on World Health Day and beyond

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Pa. healthcare facility cited for using dirty scope

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Detroit hospitals submit correction plans after inspection

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Hospital installs bacteria-fighting operating room light fixtures

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Biopesticide could defeat bed bugs' insecticide resistance

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Day-specific colored bedding used to improve hygiene

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Cutting risk of water-borne infections

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Course offered on planning for biosafety environments

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Kansas healthcare facility hires infection-fighting robot

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Is healthcare cleaning a special case?

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Manufacturer changing how sinks work in hospitals

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Study says healthcare facility floors can harbor pathogens

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Many hands: Team building may boost hand washing

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Hospital floors may be spreading germs more easily than believed

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Innovations curbing healthcare facility infections

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Lawsuit linking sixth death to UPMC mold names third facility

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Antimicrobial surfaces can support HAI prevention

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UV cleaning technology manufacturers discuss key issues

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Cleaners can harm plastic surfaces over time

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Cleaning strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections

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Experts say current cleaning techniques for flexible endoscopes insufficient

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Rare E. coli found in Los Angeles County patient

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Scabies outbreak reported at Ohio hospital

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Probe of dirty surgical tools at Detroit healthcare system reopened

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Tips to reduce the spread of norovirus

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Report links UPMC bed linens filled with mold blamed to crisis

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Following the new scope reprocessing guidelines

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Environmental services' morale sometimes suffers on the job

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Hospital enhances patient safety with germ-zapping robots

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Study links superbug to antibiotic overuse rather than dirty hospitals

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Ontario hospital workers warn about hospital-acquired infections

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PDI Welcomes Industry-Leading Experts to Further the Advancement of its leading Infection Prevention Technology

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California hospitals with high infection rates not inspected

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Study says UV light helps eliminate four superbugs

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Top patient safety issues for 2017

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Hospital's discount store purchases questioned

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Addition of UV light cuts transmission of bacteria by 30 percent

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Larco White Paper Reveals Copper as a Helpful Ally in Reducing Hospital-acquired Infections

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Respiratory outbreak closes nursing home to visitors

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The Christ Hospital Health Network Unveils Xenex Germ-Zapping Robots, Enhancing Patient Safety

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Superbug may be more widespread than previously known

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Dementia facility outbreaks highlight infection control issues

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Diversey Care Launches Oxivir 1 Disinfectant Cleaner Wipes to Lead its Disinfectant Portfolio

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UV Disinfection Proven Effective by Newly-published Duke Health Study

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More cleaning staff at hospitals urged

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Pan-resistant bacteria now considered worldwide threat

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WHO's guidelines for infection prevention

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Treating hospital air: A corporate infection prevention director’s answer to the problem of air contamination

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Justifying price of whole-room disinfection robot

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Germ-Zapping Robots Put to the Test to Combat Hospital-Acquired Infections

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Sunburst Chemicals Introduces Tamper Proof Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser

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PDI Expands Leadership Team with New Executive in Residence

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Cuts to environmental services staff lead to rise in hospital-acquired infections, study says

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Terumo Chooses Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots to Disinfect Healthcare Facilities & Improve Patient Safety in Japan

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Flu sweeping through Canadian nursing facilities linked to 15 deaths

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Healthcare facility's environmental services team behind infection prevention and control efforts

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Dead mice, insects found near facility's instrument sterilization area

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UK hospital investigating legionella infection

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Pomona workers say hospital tried to keep them from speaking about conditions

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Flu season: Top tips for reducing infection spread

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Environmental services suppliers can help combat HAIs

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California healthcare facility staff concerned about C. diff. risk

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Infection control in waiting rooms

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TRSA says C. diff. study of hospital laundry exaggerates contamination risk

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'Clean In, Clean Out' hand-hygiene cuts infection rates

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Hospital infrastructure can affect HAI rates

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Nursing home infection measurement to be examined

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Joint Commission and CDC Study to Identify Strategies for Improving Nursing Home Infection Measurement

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Whole-room disinfection can help eliminate human error

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Designing for infection control

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Crothall Healthcare’s Infection Prevention Powerhouse Summit Seeks New Solutions to Prevent HAIs

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Mobile phones linked to HAIs

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The art of dust containment in healthcare facilities

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Polluted air contains antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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Hospital bed hinges may be infection risk

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Consumer Reports calls out 31 healthcare facilities for poor infection control

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Designers rethink hospital gowns

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Duke testing robot-nurse

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Pomona hospital employees fear patients are being sickened by dirty conditions

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Reducing HAIs in long-term care facilities

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2017 top medical tech hazards listed

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WHO says Zika no longer an international public health emergency

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Air curtains may be tool in the fight against Zika

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WHO recommends ways to stop surgical infections

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How we can stop healthcare-associated infections

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Infectious brain disease confirmed at Maine hospital

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Infection control problems tied to Hep. C outbreak

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Report shows hospitals still struggling with deadly infections

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Nevada hospital installs bacteria-fighting OR light fixtures

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Superbug outbreak costs an NHS hospital one million pounds

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Will overtime laws affect infection control measures?

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Using copper to fight infection

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Bacterial outbreak likely linked to infants’ deaths at Md. hospital

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First cases of deadly fungal infection reported in U.S.

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Cleanliness: Analyzing HCAHPS' Question 8

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Addressing healthcare-associated infections with modern hand-hygiene practices

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Keys for an effective infection preventionist

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Hospital shines a black light on hand washing

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Scrubs may help spread germs to patients

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Sofidel Releases Free e-book on Hygienic Paper Benefits and Selection

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Tru-D SmartUVC Proven to Provide Reduction in Patient Infections

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Norfolk hospital fighting infection with copper-infused linens

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Sinks added to fight infections can make the problem worse

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Copper healthcare facility surfaces can help fight infections

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Antimicrobial copper touch surfaces may help fight antibiotic resistance

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Rural hospitals lead in infection prevention

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UV air purification linked to lower sepsis rates

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Gulf Coast Children’s Hospital Fights Effects of High Humidity

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Detroit Medical Center's correction plan for sterilization issues approved

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New bacteria strain requires effective healthcare facility cleaning

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Automating a reprocessing department

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Diversey Care Adds Avert Sporicidal Disinfectant Wipes to Disinfectant Offering to Assist in Outbreak Response

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Infection Control Market Driven by Disinfection Products Growing at 6.5% CAGR to 2021

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Study says UV light cuts C. diff by 25 percent

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Specific heater-cooler linked to infections

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Hospital bed history can create C. diff risk

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PDI and SABIC Join Forces to Test Medical Device Plastics and to Help Improve Patient Protection from Infection

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Detroit Medical Center releases plans to correct infection control problems

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Healthcare infection forum focuses on devices and equipment

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Hospital reopens NICU two months after bacteria discovered

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New Hospital Study Finds Copper Alloys Used in Larco’s Line of Push Plates Kill Bacteria

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Cooling towers may be linked to Legionnaires' outbreak

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UV Light Disinfection Significantly Reduces Clostridium Difficile Incidence

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High C. diff infection rates at teaching hospitals

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College's research finds copper helps reduce bacteria in hospitals

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Emcor Government Services Presents on a 10-Year Project with the CDC to Combat Legionnaires’ Disease,

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Oxfordshire artists 'angry and disappointed' after wood carvings are rejected by hospital

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Despite contaminated heater-cooler devices, Washington hospital still blames Legionella on ice machine

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Most recent UWMC patient with Legionella believed to have been exposed during an earlier hospitalization

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PDI Bolsters Momentum with New Leadership Appointments and Growth Plans

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Clorox Healthcare Introduces the Next Generation of Bleach

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Hot water systems promote the growth of legionella pneumophila

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Clorox Healthcare Introduces the Next Generation of Bleach

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Irish hospital called 'health hazard' leaving patients at high risk of infection

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Four Diversey Care Solutions Competing for ISSA 2016 Innovation Awards

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PYA Provides Analysis of Organizations’ Antibiotic Stewardship Effectiveness

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Fourth patient infected with Legionnaires' at UW Medical Center

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Ice maker, sinks linked to Legionnaires' outbreak

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Study suggests bodily fluids can spread Zika

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Link found between antibacterial ingredients in dust and antibiotic resistance

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Sealed Air’s Diversey Care Makes Global Triclosan-free Commitment within its Hand Care Line

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Unsanitary conditions found in N.J. pediatrician's exam room

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Tru-D SmartUVC Deployed at Frye Regional

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Michigan launches probe of dirty instruments at healthcare facility

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Healthcare facilities prepare for Zika by expanding care, partnerships

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Irish nursing home embraces hand hygiene

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Evidence of Zika found in tears

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Hospital infection prevention: Project/worksite isolation with construction, renovation and maintenance activities/quality control

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IPs' role in healthcare laundering practices

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ASC infection-control compliance needs a team approach

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Study shows coordinated effort can reduce CRE 75 percent

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Using Deep UV LEDs to prevent the spread of infectious disease

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Controlling C. diff in post-acute care facilities

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UV and HP technologies aid infection control

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UV lamps can help sterilize computer keyboards

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Colorado Springs cited for not properly cleaning ultrasound probes

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Olympus reportedly told U.S. managers not to issue a warning about contaminated scopes

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Minimizing traffic during surgery lowers infection rate

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Strategies to increase hand-hygiene compliance

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Cleaning healthcare facilities' 'grey zone' cuts infection risk

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Electronic hand-hygiene monitoring reduces MRSA HAIs by 42 percent

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Is duodenoscope cross-contamination an outpatient facility risk?

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Elizabethkingia update: Original infection source remains unknown

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Second untreatable superbug infection found in US

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Johns Hopkins students improve Ebola protection suit

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Cincinnati hospital accused of skirting safety procedures

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Do antibacterial building materials pose a health risk?

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Lapses cost Virginia Mason full accreditation

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Gloves shown to transfer bacteria between surfaces

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Preventing spread of common superbugs

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Infection control credited for curbing MERS in dialysis unit

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Pasadena hospital deals with infection crisis

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Infographic explores touchscreen hygiene in healthcare facilities

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Pictures of bacteria increases hand-washing compliance

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Narrow wavelength of UV light safely kills drug-resistant bacteria

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Infection scare forces hospital to cancel almost 200 operations

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Germ-zapping robots boost OR infection control

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Two new Elizabethkingia cases found in Wisconsin

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Free webcast offered on reducing hospital-acquired infections

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Hospital renovation efforts include push for better hand hygiene

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FDA reviewing safety of hospital hand cleaners

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Noroviruses can spread through the air

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Designing healthcare facilities to fight infection

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Protecting healthcare facilities from dirty devices

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Xenex germ-zapping robots arrive in Spain; Clece chooses Xenex for hospital disinfection

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Companies feud over UV robots

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Long-term costs of infection control

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Technology fights hospital-acquired infections

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Victoria Hospital denies cleaning problems

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Chemicals used to make products antimicrobial are classified as pesticides/biocides

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Dirty mops blamed for norovirus outbreak at hospitals

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Addressing flu and pneumonia at skilled nursing facilities

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Study says germs lurking in waiting rooms

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CDC investigating C. diff link to doctors' offices

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An infection control expert's week

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N.C. health system steps up CRE screening, cleaning efforts

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Cleanliness concerns cited at Fife hospital

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Executives' strategies to improve hand hygiene

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Probe finds some Florida hospitals have infection control issues

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Managing long-term costs of infection control

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Handwashing leads to more worker dermatitis

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Ice machines can be toxic breeding grounds

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Designing for infection control after Ebola scare

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Sealed TV remotes in patient rooms cut infections

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Architecture students create isolation unit designs

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Proper hand hygiene depends on the right tools, methods

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New fabric to prevent cross-contamination

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Smart devices track hand-washing in hospitals

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University students build a device to monitor hand washing in hospitals

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Joint Commission offers Ebola resources for laboratories, healthcare facilities

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CDC: Keep patients out of waiting room for early flu treatment

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Controlling infections in waiting rooms

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Hospital construction projects can increase HAIs

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Ebola offers lessons for facilities

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Carpenters training for infection control

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Texas Children's Hospital plans Ebola treatment center

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Designing a contingency plan for Ebola

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Medicare cuts payments to 721 hospitals for hospital-acquired conditions

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Copper bedrails may fight hospital infections

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Group works on Ebola building standard in Africa

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Water-birth facilities reviewed after baby's death

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Do U.S. healthcare professionals feel safe after Ebola?

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HAI battle fought on multiple fronts

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U.S. healthcare system could benefit from Ebola

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U.K. hospital takes hand hygiene high-tech

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Students brainstorm to reduce hospital-acquired infections

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Disinfecting bedside electronics

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35 U.S. hospitals designated Ebola treatment centers

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U.S. may have reached peak preparedness for future Ebola cases

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Some Ebola guidelines questioned

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CDC offers four keys to infection control

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U.S. hospitals wary of cost and stigma of treating Ebola

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Evaluating cleaning products for Ebola use

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Colorado hospital looks at waiting room safety concerns

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Hospital managers say culture change key to better hand hygiene

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Study says hand dryers can spread bacteria

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As U.S. Ebola scare fades, infection control focus wanes

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Hand-washing and housekeeping lapses blamed for high infection rate

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Vacant Mississippi rehab facility to be repurposed as Ebola unit

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Electron-beam technology may be a better way to sanitize Ebola waste

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'Self-cleaning' surface reduces pathogens, study says

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Infection control tips in the age of Ebola

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Houston Medical Center adds UV technology to infection control

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Ebola fears spark equipment companies to restrict service

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Choosing a disinfectant to fight Ebola

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Preparing for Ebola - the FM's role

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Study: Hospital workers wash hands less toward end of shift

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U.K. not prepared for Ebola, expert says

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Ebola heightens awareness of HAIs

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WHO updates personal protective equipment guidelines for Ebola

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Facilities experts urge Ebola prep

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New Zealand bacterial outbreak linked to facility faults

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Demand for Ebola supplies up

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Two Virginia hospitals achieve infection risk certification

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Ebola may be draining resources from other efforts

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Good hand hygiene essential in HAI battle against health

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Making a hospital 'Ebola ready'

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Great Neck facility to build bio-containment unit

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Associations issue statement on processing biohazardous medical waste

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Hospitals review infection control practices amid Ebola fears

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Download free whitepaper on hand hygiene

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UK hospital criticized for filthy conditions

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CDC issues stronger standards for Ebola healthcare workers

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Ebola preparedness urged for clinics

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Ebola raises concerns over infection controls

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Improving hand-washing compliance

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OSHA issues Ebola guidance

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CDC's how-to on treating Ebola safely

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Hospitals can learn from Dallas' Ebola mistakes

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White House blogs about preparing for Ebola

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Connecticut hospitals gear up for Ebola

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When Ebola is suspected but not confirmed, linen should be left in the room until test results are obtained

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When Ebola is suspected but not confirmed, linen should be left in the room until test results are obtained

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A day at a Liberian Ebola clinic

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Copper coated hospital beds help combat possible infections

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U.S. has the healthcare system to stop Ebola

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Hand hygiene improves with monitoring

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Environmental services 'secret weapon' against HAIs

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Dealing with infectious disease

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Study says shark-skin-inspired surface helps control MRSA

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Hospital pillows can harbor pathogens

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Best hand-hygiene practices for a healthcare facility

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UAE hospitals don't spend enough on infection control

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Preventing Clostridium difficile infections

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CDC issues Ebola checklist

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Preparedness key to containing outbreaks

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Managing waterborne infection risks

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Ebola, HAIs boost sales of infection-control software

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California hospitals prepare for Ebola while stressing low risk

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For a healthcare data center, redundancy is key

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Key hand-hygiene strategies include easy access to sanitizer

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Healthcare workers go on strike over Ebola safety fears

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White paper on antimicrobial protection available

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Study says health workers exposed to high levels of antibacterial soap chemical

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Emergency department design can fight contagious disease

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Healthcare spaces affect attitudes, behaviors

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Infection control recommendations for Ebola questioned

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Reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections

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Study compares hand hygiene and environmental cleaning

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Antimicrobial fogging and misting protocols approved

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Design can contain germs in the ER

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Georgia hospital using three germ-zapping robots

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Infection prevention recommendations for Ebola patients

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'Nightmare bacteria' spread in Southeast

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S.C. hospital revises procedures after infection outbreak

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Designing to prevent HAIs

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UV cuts resistant organisms by 20 percent: study says

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Online infection control course offered to improve construction safety

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Hospital engineering should integrate infection prevention in design

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Legionella bacteria found again at UPMC Presbyterian

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Tennessee hospital creates culture of safety

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Hospital bans showers after legionella bacteria is found

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Experts join to offer guidance on hand hygiene

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Ensuring patient safety during construction

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Probe of Greenville deadly infections focuses on water

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Southwest Florida hospitals increase hand-hygiene compliance

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Toilets major source of contamination in healthcare

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Saginaw-area hospitals focus on stopping HAIs

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UV disinfection reduces multidrug-resistant organisms at NY hospital

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Sweat hurts anti-bacterial brass surfaces

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Tools for hand-hygiene observation

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Infection control best practices for long-term care

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New guidelines help hospitals curb MRSA

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Collaboration model may control spread of C. diff

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Louisiana hospital sanitizes with UV light

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Hand-washing goals key to Maryland CMS waiver

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Hospital infection control: reducing airborne pathogens

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Deadly infections at 'med spa' tied to poor practices

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Study says ultraviolet cleaning reduces superbugs 20 percent

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MRSA study recognized by APIC

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Florida hospital solves infection problem with communication

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Illinois hospital uses disinfection robot

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Real-time feedback encourages hand hygiene

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White paper discusses fighting infection in long-term care facilities

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London hospital steps up infection control after rise in C-diff cases

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Building teamwork in infection prevention

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Common goals strengthen infection prevention policies

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Download infection prevention infographic

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Study on laundered towels finds E. Coli, tetanus

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Spreading information can help curb HAIs

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Australian university develops antibacterial fabric

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Hand hygiene in New Zealand hospitals improving

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New superbug infection found every 18 minutes in Hong Kong public hospitals

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Designing for infection control

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Hospital bug blamed for hospital ward closures in Wales

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South Carolina Hospital honored for infection control

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Video surveillance of hand hygiene

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Challenges of infection-control cleaning

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Cleaning for hospital-acquired infections

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U.K. hospital adopts new infection control guide

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Hospital produces infection prevention video

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Tips for improving hand hygiene compliance

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Preventing hospital-acquired infection transmission

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Taming the hospital microbial ecosystem

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Hospital door handle sanitizes hands

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Copper called safe, effective for infection control

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Antimicrobial copper can save lives in healthcare facilities

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Effective terminal cleaning can curb HAIs

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'Keep the Coat' campaign launched in defense of lab coats

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Scientists develop light-activated antimicrobial surface

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Many hospital infections commonly found directly outside facilities

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New Springfield surgery center designed for safety, satisfaction

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Healthcare workers identify infection-control barriers

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Survey says Canadian hospitals not clean enough

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Study looks at hand hygiene in resource-limited facilities

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CDC releases up-to-date report on hospital-acquired-infection estimates

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Maryland hospitals' hand-hygiene compliance rises

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UK hospital uses pre-fab cubicles for infection prevention and control

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Facilities collaborate to fight C. diff

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Infection prevention failure blamed in deaths of two babies

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Hospital told to improve infection control after C. diff outbreak

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Hospital reaches zero-infection target

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NJ healthcare facilities get smarter in fighting superbugs

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WHO program improves U.S. healthcare hand hygiene

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Safety measures cut risk of contaminated hospital food

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Children's hospital groups stress patient, family and caregiver hand washing

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One in five U.S. health facilities don't put hand sanitizer everywhere needed

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British Columbia requires either masks or flu shots of hospital visitors

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Study finds low rate of infections following ambulatory surgery

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VA initiative slashes MRSA rates

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Antimicrobial stewardship's value for LTC facilities still unknown

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White coats: infection control versus psychology

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Healthcare workers report hand hygiene compliance - even with failures

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Five keys to hand hygiene compliance

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Alcohol rubs called good alternative to hand washing

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'Germinator' fights hospital infections at Cincinnati hospital

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Children's ward equipment called safety risk

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Lack of knowledge hurts hand hygiene compliance, study says

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UK hospital opens infection control unit

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Short sleeves recommended by infection control experts

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Hospital water taps contaminated with bacteria

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New CDC website to support long-term care infection control

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Australian Capital Territory hospital patients needlessly contracting infections, expert says

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Hot water unnecessary for handwashing, study says

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Up-to-date infection control technology, vigilance are musts for dental facility

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Infection control needs relationship between clinicians and environmental services

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AHRQ releases report on HAIs and design

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Education key for ES technicians

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Infection control accreditation program launched in Indian state

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OneTogether takes aim at HAIs with small actions

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Hand hygiene stressed at Philippines symposium

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Are your patient pillows clean?

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Ohio health system tries high-tech tool for infection prevention

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APIC publishes new guide on long-term care infection prevention

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Reducing the risk of HAIs through effective environmental cleaning processes

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Study says hand hygiene prior to gloves is unnecessary

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Hospital-acquired infections take toll on patients, bottom line

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Mobile devices major source of germ transmission

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Study says evaluation of infection prevention policies can reveal opportunities for improvement

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Patient transmission causes minority of ICU S. aureus acquisitions

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Bacteria survives on toys, books, cribs for longer than expected

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A quarter of healthcare workers' hands contaminated with infectious germs, study says

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Study shows healthcare staff contaminated with C. diff after routine care

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Guidelines for preventing HAIs in NHS hospitals are released

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Free hand hygiene posters for your facility

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New data tells patients how their local hospitals are doing at preventing infections

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Five stories on hand hygiene

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Free 'Infection Prevention and You' safety poster available

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Study of C. difficile reveals routes of infection

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Robots help Pontiac hospital reduce infection rates

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Interior design for infection prevention

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Isolation linked to patient dissatisfaction

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Patients and families can be hand-hygiene champions at healthcare facilities

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Some Illinois hospitals reducing infection, study shows

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Alabama hospital replaces beds for patient comfort, safety

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ES must partner with nursing and infection control

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Does self protection drive hand hygiene in healthcare?

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Researchers evaluate several aggressive chemistries for reduction of C. diff

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Hospitals should evaluate infection-prevention policies, survey suggests

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Four tips for infection prevention and quality assurance

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Topeka reduces in-hospital infections with statewide push

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Quarter of Portugal's patients who died in 2011 had hospital bug

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Hospitals must make infection control part of the culture, expert says

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Canadian official says hospital infection control good, but can be better

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Reprocessing equipment touted as saving money and waste

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Pathogens on soft surfaces often overlooked

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Impact of education, information on hand hygiene compliance studied

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Study shows Veteran's Affairs MRSA initiative continues to make gains

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Evaluating infection prevention policies can reveal improvement opportunities

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Four steps to ensure infection prevention programs meet ASC survey requirements

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Gaza students create energy-saving hospital cleaning device

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Parallels seen between the budget crisis and infection control

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Social network model proposed to fight hospital infections

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Ten major infection control stories from the summer and fall

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What's holding us back from handwashing?

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Study shows low levels of hand hygiene compliance in pediatric hospitals

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New safety measures put focus on best practices

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Financial incentives boost hand hygiene compliance in study

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Hospital fights infections with ultraviolet light 'robot'

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Free downloadable patient safety handwashing tools

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Contaminated bed linen key area of microbial and allergen accumulation

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Norovirus a chronic problem in nursing homes, long-term care facilities in Oregon

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Lack of single rooms called key element in infection control

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APIC launches 'Infection Prevention and You' campaign

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New report estimates societal cost of HAIs at a high of nearly $150 billion annually

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The importance of environmental services shouldn't be underestimated

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Widespread quality improvement seen at long-term care facilities

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Manufacturers developing materials for cleanability and germ resistance

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New guidelines may help infection control at residential facilities

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Is patient safety taking a backseat to 'fancy' design?

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CDC offers guidance for clinical surveillance, management of MERS-CoV

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Contest seeking ideas to curb hospital-acquired infections

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Health care leaders address senate committee on HAI reduction

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CRE infections tracked by state

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MRSA infections fall by more than 50% in U.S. hospitals

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4 findings on healthcare facility design's effect on HAIs

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Survey ranks health care facilities second for suspect hand-washing habits

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Geisinger Medical Center honored for environmental services excellence

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10 ways that healthcare quality impacts costs

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Protective gloves get used and abused

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Study puts hospital infections price tag at $9.8 billion annually

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Financial incentives ineffective to fight healthcare-acquired infections

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Healthcare industry needs to do more to prevent hospital-acquired infections

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Study says hospital-acquired infections cost $10 billion a year

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Sweeping changes: Hospitals focus on cleaning services

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Infection prevention techniques that work

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Whose responsibility is hospital safety?

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Registries helped track infections in health care facilities

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Infections may be getting two surprise foes

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