As we explained in Part 1 of this series, Surface Disinfection Compatibility Part 1: What Is It?, infection prevention teams, healthcare facilities designers, and manufacturers of products used for patient care and within the healthcare setting materials do not have the guidance and information they need to address surface disinfection compatibility issues adequately. A lack of ...
Improperly disinfected surfaces in healthcare facilities are a leading cause of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs), which kill a person every 5 minutes in the U.S. In response, many training programs exist to teach environmental service professionals how to clean and disinfect hospitals effectively. And science has provided insight into which disinfectants kill dangerous microbes. So, how ...
I became involved with HSI as a board member when I was introduced to the purpose and mission of the institute, which are aligned with my role as an Infection Preventionist. I also work with the Instructions for Use (IFUs) Initiative Team, which is focused on addressing the common confusion between manufacturer IFUs and healthcare ...
A copy of this article may be found in the October 2019 issue of Healthcare Hygiene Magazine. The Healthcare Surfaces Institute has recently adopted a combination of the Hierarchy of Controls and the Seven Aspects of Surface Selection™ as a quick guide for patient and healthcare worker safety as it relates to surface selection. Healthcare ...
This past week, I received my weekly phone call from my parents. My dad is a retired railroad conductor who is from the #GreatestGeneration. He is one of the strongest people I know. My brother, sister and I grew up hearing him often say to us, “I don’t have time to be sick,” as he ...
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