Inpatient and Outpatient Clinics Must Monitor Fomites as Part of IPC Protocols
Thorough cleaning and disinfection reduce the role fomites play in the spread of disease.
Thorough cleaning and disinfection reduce the role fomites play in the spread of disease.
A recent study’s results demonstrate that PuraCath Medical Inc.’s breakthrough UV-C device disinfects needleless connectors, potentially reducing CLABSI risks in hospital settings.
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Cheri Ackert-Burr, DNP, BAEd, RN, CNOR, CNS, AGTS, discusses optimizing drying strategies for medical devices, crucial in instrument processing, emphasizing efficiency gains and insights shared…
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Lisa Pawlowski, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CRMST, presents a poster at the HSPA 2024 Conference highlighting an evidence-based bundle that reduces SSIs by improving post-use instrument…
Noah Wald-Dickler, MD, FACP, discusses the safety and efficacy of oral transition therapy, challenges in antimicrobial stewardship, and evidence-based alternatives presented at SHEA 2024.
A struggling infection preventionist seeks guidance on combatting monotony and finding fulfillment in their role amidst recurring challenges.
Jill Holdsworth, MS, CIC, FAPIC, CRCST, NREMT, CHL, and Katie Belski, BSHCA, CRCST, CHL, CIS, spoke at the HSPA Annual Conference about being survey-ready. Listen…
HSPA’s 2024-2025 president, Anthony Bondon, CRCST, CHL, BSM, AAS, SME, LSSYB, spoke with Infection Control Today to discuss his goals for his tenure and more.
Check out the highlights so far from Infection Control Today at the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 20 to…