Medical Devices and Equipment Articles

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 11.22.19

PDI Acquires Majority Share of Tru-D® SmartUVC

PDI, a global leader in infection prevention products and solutions, today announced the acquisition of a majority share of Tru-D®...

Environmental Infection | 9.12.19

Bacteria attributed to sterile gel in ultrasound guided central line insertions

This study describes an outbreak of Burkholderia cenocepacia bacteremia in 4 hospitals across Australia between the dates of March 2017...

Environmental Infection | 9.12.19

Confident Compliance for TEE Ultrasound Probes

Transesophageal (TEE) ultrasound probes are expensive, delicate devices that require a certain level of care. Keep your facility’s TEE probes...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 8.28.19

Rethink Your Approach to Infection Control

The skin is the largest organ system in the human body, making up roughly 16% of our body weight. When...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 8.15.19

Optimal Skin pH and Why It Matters

Healthy skin is fundamental to our overall health. As the largest organ in our body, the skin provides a critical...

HAIs: Types and Pathogens | 8.15.19

The Hidden Danger of Biofilms

Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms that can attach to both biotic and abiotic surfaces and represent one of the...

HAIs: Types and Pathogens | 8.5.19

Clostridioides difficile Infection Prevention: the Role of Patient Bathing and Issues with Current Practice

Infections with Clostridioides difficile (CDI) remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality despite recent decreases in reported rates. A...

HAIs: Types and Pathogens | 6.26.19

The bioMérieux EPISEQ®CS offering is a new Epidemiology Service to help healthcare institutions manage outbreaks

It’s estimated that one in 31 patients in the US suffers from a healthcare associated infection (HAI) and costs are...