Education/Training Articles

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 10.3.23

Full-Service Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal for Hospitals

46% of organizations who manage their own pharmaceutical waste disposal program could improve their waste segregation to meet compliance needs....

Environmental Infection | 9.29.23

The Lifecycle of Medical Waste

Medical waste management is a multifaceted process that does not stop after waste leaves your facility. Having a full understanding...

Care Settings | 4.18.23

Leveraging Partnerships to Reduce Insulin Needlestick Injuries

The purpose of this accredited video program (1 HR) CE is to help reduce the frequency of needlestick injuries ...

Care Settings | 1.2.23

Could Trade-Offs Affect Healthcare’s Ability to Provide Safe and Effective Patient Care?

In today’s economy and the continued desire and challenge to find cost savings, many healthcare facilities are looking at trade-offs...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 1.2.23

kNOw Risk

When it comes to reprocessing transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) ultrasound probes, one cannot afford to base decisions on gut feelings. The...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 12.30.22

Proper Cleaning: How It Affects the Outcome of High Level Disinfection

Evidence has been presented that semi-critical devices, devices that come in contact with mucous membranes or non-intact skin, such as...

Diagnostics | 12.28.22

Endoscope-associated Infections: A Microbiologists Perspective

In the wake of highly publicized endoscope-associated multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) outbreaks, healthcare providers have focused on understanding and improving endoscope...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 11.23.22

RSV: Help Stop the Spread

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can be dangerous...