Infection Control - May 2022
Why Your Facility Needs a Pest Management Plan
Hospitals face a series of risks when unwanted pests get into their facility.
5/31/2022
VA Issues Three COVID-19 Protocol Levels at Facilities
Levels align with CDC community transmission levels designed for use by healthcare facilities
5/26/2022
How Healthcare Food Service Operations Work Through Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges
Hospital kitchens face the same challenges as families but on a much grander scale.
5/25/2022
Construction Training Can Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections
Hospitals can’t shutter operations during renovations, so it is up to construction crews to ensure their work doesn’t harm patients.
5/25/2022
How Flooring Impacts Healthcare Facilities
Poor design decisions and improper cleaning can increase risk of falls and infections.
5/19/2022
Why and Where Do Healthcare Facilities Need to Disinfect?
When deciding where to disinfect, environmental services managers must consider guidelines established by OSHA, the CDC and state and local regulatory agencies.
5/16/2022
Basic Infection Control Will Help Curtail HAIs
Out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven patients in high-income countries and 15 patients in low- and middle-income countries will acquire at least one hospital acquired infection.
5/10/2022
Fighting Fecal Matter on High-Touch Surfaces
Diarrheal illnesses are among most frequent healthcare-acquired infections in long-term care facilities
5/3/2022
