Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention

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,...
Responsible Processes for Electrostatic Sprayer Systems

Responsible Processes for Electrostatic Sprayer Systems

Abstract The advent of more efficient and effective electrostatic spraying technologies has made it possible to maintain cleaner and healthier facilities than ever before. Yet,...
Building Water Systems: The Sustainability and Public Health Nexus

Building Water Systems: The Sustainability and Public Health Nexus

The healthcare system is complex and often disjointed in its planning and policy-making. Decisions about patient care and building care rarely have the same...
Evaluating a ‘no-touch’ UVC Radiation Device on High Touch Surfaces

Evaluating a ‘no-touch’ UVC Radiation Device on High Touch Surfaces

 Peer Reviewed  Click Here for Print Version Abstract The computers at nurse’s stations, patient rooms and mobile carts are used 24 hours a day. They are...
Misleading Math: Kill Claims and Log Reduction

Misleading Math: Kill Claims and Log Reduction

Abstract Logarithmic reduction is pervasive in the cleaning and disinfection literature, but many do not appreciate what it actually describes. The EPA guidelines on disinfection...
Leveraging Combination Disinfection for Floors

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...
Antimicrobial Resistance: Too Much Study, Not Enough Action, No Time to Lose

Antimicrobial Resistance: Too Much Study, Not Enough Action, No Time to Lose

Abstract We have known about the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) for so long that it seems as though we should have solutions in hand...
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...
Call for Abstracts: Legionella 2019

Legionella Conference 2019: Call for Abstracts

According to the United Nations 2030 Water Resources Group, the global demand for water will surpass supply by 40% by 2030 unless there are...
Visualizing Infection Control Data Combats Healthcare Costs

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...