Education/Training Articles

Hand Hygiene | 9.14.26

How Visibility Changes the Way IPs Address Hand Hygiene Challenges

Limited visibility into hand hygiene performance can make it difficult for healthcare organizations to identify trends, understand barriers, and prioritize...

Hand Hygiene | 9.14.26

What Are the 5Ps of Hand Hygiene Infrastructure?

Hand hygiene remains one of the most effective strategies for preventing healthcare-associated infections, yet many organizations struggle to achieve consistent...

Diagnostics | 1.15.26

Advancing Infection Prevention Through Education, Evidence, and Quality Assurance

Olympus supports patient and user safety by providing access to evidence-based education related to infection prevention as endoscopic technologies and...

Environmental Infection | 1.17.25

Experts Weigh in on Reusable PPE

At TRSA, the association for the linen, uniform and facility services industry, we work to educate policymakers and healthcare decision...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 12.23.24

Bacterial Contamination of Ultrasound Probes from Common Drying Methods

A standard bacteriological analysis was conducted to determine the inherent bioburden on three materials that are commonly used to dry...

HAIs: Types and Pathogens | 12.18.24

Two-step algorithm testing for C. difficile: A tool for antibiotic stewardship

An approach for C. difficile testing that includes only nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) may contribute to overdiagnosis of C....

Hand Hygiene | 11.12.24

Common Beliefs About CHG: Do They Hold Water?

Background: Skin antisepsis with CHG containing products has been proven to be effective in the fight against healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs)...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 10.21.24

Cleaning Makes all the Difference

The use of automated disinfection devices does not eliminate this crucial step. If pre-cleaning is skipped or performed improperly, the...