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Electrostatic sprayers, when combined with the proper chemistry and conditions, work by positively charging disinfectant droplets so that when they are sprayed, they seek out and cling to negatively- or neutrally- charged surfaces. This…
The Covid-19 pandemic has forever changed the cleaning industry. For those committed to public health and excellence in the cleaning industry, the ISSA North America Show from November 15-18, 2021, will be a welcome…
Abstract Background: Isolation gowns are a potential route by which infectious agents can be disseminated between patients and thereby require decontaminating between uses. Lightly soiled gowns for general use (Level 1) within healthcare…
Historically it has been believed that a most healthcare onset CDI (HO-CDI) is a result of environmental exposure to C. difficile spores while in a healthcare facility, resulting in hospital onset C. difficile…
This paper reviews the current evidence of transmission for a range of respiratory viruses. The studies discussed indicate that contact transmission is an opportunistic mode of transmission for respiratory viruses and that hand…
This opportunity is closedApplications for this trial are no longer being accepted. Thank you to every facility that applied, and to LuminUltra for co-sponsoring this TIPS Sudden Science initiative. The details below are kept…
Mental health is not simply the absence of a diagnosed mental disorder but is a measure of overall health that includes the ability to cope with everyday life and to contribute meaningfully to society.…
I often refer to antimicrobial resistance as the slow-burning pandemic that continues to spread like a smoldering wildfire – picture a large expanding, ignored sustained bed of coals that continues to make global progress…
Recent public health concerns call for innovative strategies to better protect clients, healthcare workers, and visitors in the healthcare setting. Pathogens can be found on the hands of visitors upon entry and exit from…
This commentary reviews a convenience sample of the available literature on floor hygiene and discusses emerging thinking on the potential role of floors in contributing to infection risk, especially in healthcare facilities. Background/Introduction…
In a commencement address at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, the White House Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said that COVID-19 “has uncovered a stark reality and failing of our own society,” bringing…
Affiliation: The University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Environment, Exposure Science and Risk Assessment Center (www.esrac.arizona.edu), Tucson, AZ, USA. Reynolds received funding from Medentech to evaluate third-party data…
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing threat to global public health; as such, one might expect there to be a handful of solid solutions, backed by government initiatives and global health strategies and interventions.…
Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are among the leading threats to patient safety in healthcare facilities. It is estimated by the US Centers for Diseases Control (CDC) that each day one out of 31 patients…
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 between flights, towel and disinfectant in hand, furiously wiping arm…
Special Session of Legionella Conference Brings an Opportunity for Public Health and Industry Leaders to Work Together to Develop Emergency Plans and Water Safety Practices Abstract In 2018, the number of Legionnaires’ disease cases…
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 a serious human toll. While vaccines have been approved, it…
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 Moderna. The challenge now is to overcome the politicization of…
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 economic damage in its wake. Despite best efforts, global consensus…
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 (Infectious Diseases International Research Initiative) platform was the first…
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