MRSA Articles

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 6.14.22

How Effective is UV Light Disinfection: A Research Review

Using UV light for disinfection has a significant effect on reducing the number of HAI-causing pathogens that can be found...

HAIs: Types and Pathogens | 2.2.21

Profend® Nasal Decolonization Success Story – Hunterdon Medical Center

Nasal decolonization is a proven intervention to help reduce the risk of infections by removing harmful pathogens that live in...

COVID-19 | 5.5.20

PURO – Breakthrough UV Light Disinfection Solution

From battling viruses and “Superbugs,” to fighting bacteria and fungus, industries from healthcare to hospitality are looking for a trusted,...

Diagnostics | 1.9.19

Benefits of Presurgical MRSA Testing

With our aging population in the US, the projection for the number of total hip and total knee arthroplasty procedures...

HAIs: Types and Pathogens | 1.7.19

Reducing SSIs in the Era of Payment Reform

Colonized patients are up to 9 times more likely to develop an SSI,1 and more than 8 out of 10...

HAIs: Types and Pathogens | 8.23.18

Infographic: Impact of MRSA/S. aureus Colonization on SSIs

Reduce Joint Replacement Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) with Molecular Testing

Colonized patients are up to 9 times more likely to develop...

Diagnostics | 7.12.18

Presurgical Molecular Testing for Staphylococcal Nasal Colonization

Routine molecular testing of the nares for the presence of Staphylococcus aureus followed by targeted decolonization of patients carrying either...

Health Information Technology | 5.8.18

Active Surveillance Testing with Targeted MRSA Decolonization

A Cost-Effective Way for Infection Preventionists to Stem Outbreaks and Practice Good Antimicrobial Stewardship.

There are two main approaches that hospitals...