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HAIs Beyond the ICU

Background: Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) are a common problem in healthcare. They impact patients in all facility types, including hospitals, ambulatory...

Hibiclens Stands out in Cleansing Power

Background: Effective skin cleansing plays an essential role in preventing healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) and promoting positive outcomes. Traditionally, soap and...

Safe Skin, Safe Patients: The Value of Patient Hygiene (Clinical consensus statement)

Background: The scale and impact that healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) have on the health system represents a persistent challenge for...

Making peripheral lines a central focus: A clinical evidence summary

Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs, PVCs and PIVs) are some of the most frequently used vascular access devices in health care...

An Evidence-Based Guide to PIVCs

Bringing more attention to peripheral intravenous catheters:

Even though the reported incidence of bloodstream infections (BSIs) is lower in PIVCs compared...

Automation of Cleaning and HLD is the Logical Solution for Ultrasound Probe Reprocessing

Reprocessing medical devices is crucial to patient safety and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). A study by The Joint...

Economic Impact of HAIs

According to a 2019 CBS poll,1 for about 43% of Americans, affording medical care is a financial hardship. While the...

A Complete Users Reprocessing Guide for Ultrasound Probes

Reprocessing medical devices is crucial to patient safety and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Proper medical device reprocessing requires...