Practical Infection Prevention

Practical Infection Prevention

Practical infection control and Prevention

Walking in the Woods – Lyme Disease

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

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

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

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?

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...
The Power of Data to Improve Hand Hygiene and Reduce HAIs

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

Breaking the Chain at the First Link

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How #WeSaveLivesEveryday

Telling our Story – How #WeSaveLivesEveryday

Abstract April 22-28, 2018 is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (#MLPW) in the United States. This week provides the profession with a unique opportunity to...
Barriers for Protection

Increasing Importance of Barriers for Protection from Infectious Disease

Abstract Reduction of hospital-acquired infections is a major priority for hospital systems around the world. However, adoption of new technologies is often stunted due to...
The Need for Rapid Contagion Screening

The Need for Rapid Contagion Screening

Abstract Some of the most communicable infectious diseases present with fever when they are most contagious. Diseases like flu, norovirus, Ebola, measles and tuberculosis all pose...