Respiratory Viruses, How They are Transmitted, and the Potential Role of Surfaces
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Disclosures: All authors are employees of Diversey Inc
Abstract
While respiratory viruses are a global health concern, significant gaps exist...
TIPS Sudden Science Initiative #1019816 – SARS-CoV-2 Surface Detection
We are seeking up to ten (10) facilities within the USA and Canada
to trial LuminUltra’s SARS-CoV-2 rapid surface test to proactively reveal the presence...
Mental Health in a Pandemic
Abstract
Mental health is not simply the absence of a diagnosed mental disorder but is a measure of overall health that includes the ability to...
Antibiotic Stewardship: The Role Medical Laboratories Play
Abstract
I often refer to antimicrobial resistance as the slow-burning pandemic that continues to spread like a smoldering wildfire – picture a large expanding, ignored...
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...
Floor Hygiene and the Under-studied Risk of Pathogen Dissemination
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Disclosures: Both authors are employees of Diversey Inc
Abstract
While surfaces that receive frequent hand contact are recognized for their potential...
The Impact of a Continuously Active Disinfectant on Bacterial Surface Concentrations and Biofilm Growth
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Affiliation: The University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Environment, Exposure Science and Risk...
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...
The Truth About Sanitizing and Disinfecting
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic made its horrific debut, we have all seen some rendition of this scenario: airplane personnel scurrying down the aisles...
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...