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Surface Disinfection Compatibility: Part 1 – What Is It?

By |2026-10-26T16:22:57-05:00August 21, 2026|

Improperly disinfected surfaces in healthcare settings remain a major contributor to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)—an issue responsible for one death every five minutes in the United States. Despite training for environmental services (EVS) professionals and extensive scientific data on which disinfectants eliminate harmful pathogens, surface contamination continues to challenge infection prevention efforts.  Why does this problem ...

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Biofilm: The Invisible Barrier to a Clean Healthcare Environment

By |2026-08-27T16:47:08-05:00August 21, 2026|

Although you cannot see biofilm, its presence affects the cleaning and disinfection of healthcare environments. On a microscope slide, biofilm looks like a dense, slimy community of microbes glued together. On real-world surfaces, it is an invisible barrier that can protect pathogens from the very products intended to remove them. Understanding how biofilm forms, and how ...

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ISSA Healthcare Advisory Council Welcomes New Leadership

By |2026-10-27T12:26:51-05:00August 13, 2026|

ISSA Healthcare is pleased to announce new leadership for the Healthcare Advisory Council at a pivotal moment for infection prevention, environmental services, and healthcare operations. Barbara Strain, MA, CVAHP, an independent healthcare value consultant and principal of Barbara Strain Consulting LLC, has been elected Chair. She is joined by Chair‑Elect Rich Feczko, President and Founder ...

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The Innovation Scout Team: ISSA Healthcare Solutions & Innovation Task Force

By |2026-10-27T11:53:15-05:00August 13, 2026|

The ISSA Healthcare Solutions & Innovation Task Force is a cross-disciplinary group that evaluates healthcare innovations designed to enhance the patient experience while promoting clean, safe, and sustainable environments. Chaired by Rich Feczko, President and Founder of Elevate Innovation Group, the task force assesses emerging technologies through a structured review process that goes beyond product ...

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Welcome to ISSA Healthcare: Meet Mindy Ryan

By |2026-10-27T11:54:08-05:00August 13, 2026|

Please join us in welcoming Mindy Ryan to the ISSA Healthcare team as our new Healthcare Account Executive! Ryan brings extensive healthcare business development experience to ISSA Healthcare. Prior to joining the team, she served as a senior business development representative with the College of American Pathologists (CAP), where she managed a portfolio of healthcare diagnostic laboratories ...

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