TIPS JournalInfectionControl.tips · ISSN 2369-7342
Global science and perspectives on infection prevention - for practitioners, researchers and the public.
Cite as: Christine Greene, MPH PhD, Bryan D. Schindler, PhD. (2020) Efficacy of Ultraviolet Light Coupled with Ozone as a Germicidal Against Eight Healthcare Associated Environmental Pathogens. InfectionControl.tips. Abstract Background Floors are a…
There has long been a need for a solution that continuously reduces the number of bacteria living on surfaces in between cleanings. While many solutions have been proposed, most fall short of delivering on…
The November 3, 2020 election in the United States will be historic in that it will be conducted during a pandemic. Although mail-in ballots will be an option for many eligible voters, thousands of…
Cite as: Xiaobao et al (2020) Sequential UV-C and Thermal Decontamination for Reuse of N95 Face Masks during the COVID19 Pandemic. InfectionControl.tips. 5:1-9 Abstract The COVID-19 global pandemic has led to widespread shortages of…
LIVE DOCUMENT: Last updated April 2, 2020 3:53 PM EDT We will update this document as new information becomes available Introduction Disinfection and re-use of N95 full facepiece respirators is of critical interest during…
Coronaviruses (CoV) are significant pathogens of humans and animals. Though they were first identified as the cause of respiratory infections in humans in 1965, the advent of a new CoV in the etiology of…
Abstract Photodisinfection therapy (PDT) is a treatment modality that involves the administration of a light-sensitive compound, known as a photosensitizer (PS), followed by light irradiation at a specific wavelength that excites or “activates”…
We are seeking up to twenty (20) facilities within the USA to use the UV-CLEAN device for a 30-day trial period. THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL THAT APPLIED. This program will…
The advent of more efficient and effective electrostatic spraying technologies has made it possible to maintain cleaner and healthier facilities than ever before. Yet, this opportunity has also given rise to new risks that…
Abstract The computers at nurse’s stations, patient rooms and mobile carts are used 24 hours a day. They are rarely manually wiped down or disinfected and there is seldom training or documented procedures…
Logarithmic reduction is pervasive in the cleaning and disinfection literature, but many do not appreciate what it actually describes. The EPA guidelines on disinfection state that a greater than or equal to 6-fold logarithmic…
Floors are an underappreciated fomite or source of pathogens. These pathogens can transfer to our hands, and from there, further spread to other surfaces including our mucosal surfaces, which can make us sick. Unfortunately,…
What is sustainability? Strictly speaking, it’s ensuring that we can continue with our daily activities without any consequences to our collective outcomes. In healthcare, this has meant reducing the carbon or waste footprint from…
We are seeking up to twenty (20) facilities within the USA and Canada to use the FloorX device for a 90-day trial period. THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS SUCCESSFULLY CLOSED. We look forward to publishing the…
For healthcare facilities, environmental hygiene protocols must accomplish a dual goal: helping prevent the spread of pathogens, while safeguarding the surfaces and equipment involved in the cleaning and disinfecting processes. Through recent product innovations…
tips declare no conflict of interest with the following critical evaluation and research. No funds or influence were provided to InfectionControl.tips by any parties. Abstract Contaminated surfaces in hospitals play an important role in the transmission…
tips declare no conflict of interest with the following critical evaluation and research. No funds or influence were provided to InfectionControl.tips by any parties. Abstract Hospital wash basins are well known and established sources of hospital-acquired…
Human pathogens are becoming resistant to antibiotics developed over the past century, and common infections once routinely managed by conventional antibiotics can now become fatal even with best-practice therapy. One method for addressing that…
Over the past decade the development of additional disinfecting methods has become increasingly important to prevent hospital acquired infections as antibiotic drug resistance has risen rapidly. One such method involves copper-impregnated self-sanitizing surfaces. Despite…
Editors Note: Correct Order of Authors is as follows: Niall Wallace, Dr. Harsh Sheth, Dr. Michael Ackerman, Ashlee Garcia, WOCN Abstract Fecal incontinence is a debilitating condition that if not managed effectively can lead to nosocomial transmission. This…
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