Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 11.11.16
The Spaulding classification system1 classifies ultrasound probes that contact mucous membranes or non-intact skin, as semi-critical medical devices. The Centers...
Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 10.10.16
HLD is defined as the complete elimination of all organisms except for large numbers of bacterial spores. The trophon EPR...
Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 10.7.16
Manual surface disinfection in healthcare facilities is crucial, yet may not be sufficient to eliminate environmental pathogens that cause HAIs....
HAIs: Types and Pathogens | 11.11.16
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a spore-forming bacterium capable of causing gastrointestinal conditions ranging from diarrhea to colitis. Twenty years...
Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 10.6.16
When is the last time your facility reviewed your Quality Assurance practices for Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VH2O2) Sterilizers? Is your...
Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 11.11.16
“A Review of Sterilization Methods and Recommended Practices for Healthcare Facilities PART II: Terminal Low Temperature Sterilization” is a 1.0...