Date
Topic
Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 4.14.17
Health care-associated infections (HAI) remain a major cause of patient morbidity and mortality, costing the US economy billions of dollars...
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...
HAIs: Types and Pathogens | 11.11.16
Infection preventionists are being asked to identify ways to help address some their organizations’ most pressing challenges, such as reducing...
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...
Hand Hygiene | 11.11.16
Hand hygiene is a critical aspect of patient safety. In fact, it is the single most important measure one can...
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...
HAIs: Types and Pathogens | 10.26.16
Learn more about preventing transmission of clostridium difficile in healthcare settings.
...HAIs: Types and Pathogens | 10.26.16
Learn more about the summary of state CRE reporting requirements.
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