TIPS JournalInfectionControl.tips · ISSN 2369-7342
Global science and perspectives on infection prevention - for practitioners, researchers and the public.
Practitioners, researchers and innovators share their experience and views. Perspectives are edited but not peer-reviewed.
ISO and Infectious Diseases: Watch out for ISO 45006 Guidelines for Organizations on Preventing and Managing Infectious Diseases Usually when we hear about ISO, we think about specific standards like ISO 9001 and the…
The year was 1882 and a French chemist and biologist named Carle Gessard discovered an unusual bacterium that stained the bandages of French soldiers with a beautiful bluish green colour (Moore, 2011). It would…
Little has been written on the topic of standardization within the cleaning industry. Most facilities know to follow the standards and guidelines set by the CDC, OSHA/NIOSH, EPA, and other governmental organizations but the…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains lists of effective disinfectants for various organisms of concern, which can be found here. To obtain EPA registration as a sanitizer, disinfectant or chemical sterilant, a manufacturer must…
The drivers of antimicrobial resistance are complex and multifaceted, often involving the interplay between lack of medical infrastructure, agriculture, the environment, inadequate surveillance and prevention measures, lack of attention to the local context, and…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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, we have long known that hand hygiene is the most…
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 an adaptive immunity, our immune systems must rely on our…
There has long been a need for a solution that continuously reduces the number of bacteria living on surfaces in between cleanings. While many solutions have been proposed, most fall short of delivering on…
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 will be an option for many eligible voters, thousands of…
Hand washing has taken on renewed importance during the COVID-19 health crisis. Employees in the food service and health care fields have been shown to wash hands inconsistently and ineffectively, despite emphasis on heightened…
The following document represents some of the Questions and Answers from the TIPS Master Class Webinar held on April 1, 2020. You can watch the full presentation here: N95 RESPIRATOR USE, DISINFECTION AND RE-USE:…
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