Infection Control Business News
SOMERVILLE, NJ-The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared labeling for BIOPATCH Antimicrobial Dressing. The labeling recognizes the dressing's efficacy in reducing blood stream infections due to central venous or arterial catheter infection. A controlled, randomized study of 687 patients showed the dressing reduced the incidence of catheter related blood stream infections by 60% and the incidence of local infections by 44%.
The dressing is produced by Johnson & Johnson.
Kimberly-Clark Creates New Medical Glove
ATLANTA-Officials at Kimberly-Clark Health Care have announced the design and production of a new glove that will be added to their Safeskin collection
The Safeskin NEON Nitrile synthetic medical examination glove is powder free, latex-free and is lightweight. The glove reportedly also conforms to the wearer's hand.
Kimberly-Clark Health Care, based in Roswell, GA, manufacturers a variety of medical products including gloves, drapes, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
Integrated Health Plan Files
ST. Petersburg, FL-Officials from Integrated Health Services, Inc., have filed a Joint Plan of Reorganization and related Disclosure Statement with the US Bankruptcy court. The company has a scheduled hearing before the court Dec. 20 to see if the statement will be approved.
Point-of-Care Engagement in Long-Term Care Decreasing Infections
November 26th 2024Get Well’s digital patient engagement platform decreases hospital-acquired infection rates by 31%, improves patient education, and fosters involvement in personalized care plans through real-time interaction tools.
Comprehensive Strategies in Wound Care: Insights From Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD
November 22nd 2024Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD, discusses effective wound care strategies, including debridement techniques, offloading modalities, appropriate dressing selection, compression therapy, and nutritional needs for optimal healing outcomes.
The Leapfrog Group and the Positive Effect on Hospital Hand Hygiene
November 21st 2024The Leapfrog Group enhances hospital safety by publicizing hand hygiene performance, improving patient safety outcomes, and significantly reducing health care-associated infections through transparent standards and monitoring initiatives.
