Walking in the Woods – Lyme Disease
I remember enjoying my walks in the woods in Manitoba, Canada, and never being too concerned about anything, maybe a turned-over tree, wet spots,...
Position on Healthcare Visitor Hand Hygiene
Abstract
Recent public health concerns call for innovative strategies to better protect clients, healthcare workers, and visitors in the healthcare setting. Pathogens can be found...
Infection Risks Associated with Damaged Mattresses and Management Strategy Using Repair Patches
Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are among the leading threats to patient safety in healthcare facilities. It is estimated by the US Centers for Diseases...
Planning is Critical to Managing Legionella and Other Waterborne Pathogen Risks in the Pandemic
Special Session of Legionella Conference Brings an Opportunity for Public Health and Industry Leaders to Work Together to Develop Emergency Plans and Water Safety...
Environmental Monitoring for SARS-CoV-2: The Missing Link in Disease Containment?
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the deadliest in modern history, quickly spreading to every corner of the globe and causing major health and...
Position on Healthcare Client Hand Hygiene
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Cite as: Morales K, Puri K, Knighton S, Greene C, et al. (2020) Position on Healthcare Client Hand...
The Power of Data to Improve Hand Hygiene and Reduce HAIs
Abstract
While hand hygiene is widely considered to be the most important factor in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), hand hygiene compliance rates in hospitals still...
Breaking the Chain at the First Link
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Telling our Story – How #WeSaveLivesEveryday
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April 22-28, 2018 is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (#MLPW) in the United States. This week provides the profession with a unique opportunity to...
Abstract: Reducing Risk with Novel Fecal Management Tools
Editors Note: The following is an abstract of an upcoming perspective article.
Abstract:
The risk of transmission of Norovirus and Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infections in...