Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention

Bedbugs A growing, but manageable concern

Bedbugs: A Growing, but Manageable Concern

Abstract Bedbugs are spreading at an alarming rate and are a pest of great public health importance. To date, bedbugs have not been known to...
The AMR Challenge: Accelerating the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

The AMR Challenge: Accelerating the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

Later this month, as world leaders assemble at the 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, the US HHS Secretary, Alex Azar,...
Respiratory Viruses, How They are Transmitted, and the Potential Role of Surfaces

Respiratory Viruses, How They are Transmitted, and the Potential Role of Surfaces

 Peer Reviewed  Click Here for Print Version Disclosures: All authors are employees of Diversey Inc Abstract While respiratory viruses are a global health concern, significant gaps exist...
Environmental Mycobacteria: Emerging Pathogens Lurking Closer to Home!

Environmental Mycobacteria: Emerging Pathogens Lurking Closer to Home!

While mycobacteria are well-known causes of tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy, many other species, variously called ‘nontuberculous mycobacteria’, ‘atypical mycobacteria’ and ‘mycobacteria other than tuberculosis’,...
Non-Invasive COVID-19 Surface Test to Keep Employees Safe

Non-Invasive COVID-19 Surface Test to Keep Employees Safe

Abstract Since December 2019, the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has spread across the world, wreaking havoc on a global scale that has devastated economies and taken...
The case for antimicrobial stewardship

The case for Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Student Call to Action.

Abstract: Antibiotic resistance is a modern-day crisis. Medical professionals are quickly running out of antibiotics that we can use to treat deadly bacterial infections and...
Mosquito

Zika Threat Warning Raised Without Proof of Causation

Abstract: Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, convened an Emergency Committee of 18 experts and advisers to assess the level of threat...
2018 Healthcare Symposium

2018 Healthcare Symposium

Abstract The Healthcare symposium takes a multi-faceted approach to improving patient outcomes through hospital design and management by bringing together clinicians, engineers, and architects. On...

TIPS Sudden Science Trial #1019811 – High Touch UV Disinfection Device

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...
How Can We Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance?

How Can We Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance?

Abstract The good news is that there are now two effective COVID-19 vaccines now available in the USA, one from Pfizer and the other from...