Infection Risks Associated with Damaged Mattresses and Management Strategy Using Repair Patches

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

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

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...
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...
Environmental Monitoring for SARS-CoV-2: The Missing Link in Disease Containment?

Environmental Monitoring for SARS-CoV-2: The Missing Link in Disease Containment?

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the deadliest in modern history, quickly spreading to every corner of the globe and causing major health and...
A Humanitarian Call to WHO to Provide Vaccines to HCWs Everywhere

A Humanitarian Call to WHO to Provide Vaccines to HCWs Everywhere

Join in Solidarity. Critical Call to Action: Healthcare workers (HCW) are part of the frontline in the struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. The ID-IRI...
Importance of Patient Hand Hygiene Education and Accessibility of Hand Sanitizers

Importance of Patient Hand Hygiene Education and Accessibility of Hand Sanitizers

As the world continues to navigate the ever-changing waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, one message has been consistent: wash your hands. Even before COVID-19,...
Will Your Genes Work For or Against You During this Pandemic?

Will Your Genes Work For or Against You During this Pandemic?

The COVID-19 Pandemic has uncovered significant flaws in both our societal and individual physiologic responses to novel viral infections. Individually, in the absence of...
Fact vs. Fiction Continuously Active Antimicrobial Coatings

Fact vs. Fiction: Continuously Active Antimicrobial Coatings

Abstract There has long been a need for a solution that continuously reduces the number of bacteria living on surfaces in between cleanings. While many...
Voting Booth Disinfection Efficacy Study

Voting Booth Disinfection Efficacy Study

Introduction 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...