Basics of Infection Prevention and Control with Special Reference to Human Respiratory Coronaviruses
Background
Coronaviruses often cause self-limiting respiratory infections similar to the ‘common cold’. However, infections by certain types of such viruses can lead to potentially fatal...
Visualizing Infection Control Data Combats Healthcare Costs
Abstract
In a data rich infection prevention environment, data is likely available concerning infection rates, disinfection events, clinical events, facilities, employee training, inspections/audits, hand hygiene...
The Impact of a Continuously Active Disinfectant on Bacterial Surface Concentrations and Biofilm Growth
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Clostridioides Difficile Decontamination with Targeted Pulsed Ultraviolet Disinfection
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Q&A April 1, Webinar: N95 USE, Disinfection and REUSE
The following document represents some of the Questions and Answers from the TIPS Master Class Webinar held on April 1, 2020.
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Leveraging Combination Disinfection for Floors
Abstract
Floors are an underappreciated fomite or source of pathogens. These pathogens can transfer to our hands, and from there, further spread to other surfaces...
Cost-Effectiveness of Point of Use Water Filtration for Waterborne Infections
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Abstract
Background
Numerous articles have...
Charlie Sheen confirms he is HIV – positive: What You Need to Know
In an interview on NBC's Today Show, the actor Charlie Sheen (best known for his role in the American television sitcom, Two and a...
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...
Monkeypox, Disinfection, and EPA List Q (for Emerging Viral Pathogens)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains lists of effective disinfectants for various organisms of concern, which can be found here. To obtain EPA registration...
