Slide Show: Evaluating Antimicrobial Textiles
Antimicrobial textiles are becoming another weapon in the arsenal against HAIs, with the recognition that soft surfaces in the healthcare environment can become contaminated and possibly spread disease-causing pathogens. Infection Control Today invited clinical representatives from two leading manufacturers of antimicrobial textiles to provide information that can help infection preventionists better evaluate products constructed from these fabrics. Our experts are Peggy Prinz Leubbert, MS, MT (ASCP), CIC, CHSP, founder and owner of Healthcare Interventions, Inc. in Omaha, Neb.; and Thomas M. Claffey, MD, director of the Infectious Diseases Division at Maine Medical Center and an epidemiologist at Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine.
Infection Intel: Revolutionizing Ultrasound Probe Disinfection With Germitec's Chronos
November 19th 2024Learn how Germitec’s Chronos uses patented UV-C technology for high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes in 90 seconds, enhancing infection control, patient safety, and environmental sustainability.
CDC HICPAC Considers New Airborne Pathogen Guidelines Amid Growing Concerns
November 18th 2024The CDC HICPAC discussed updates to airborne pathogen guidelines, emphasizing the need for masks in health care. Despite risks, the committee resisted universal masking, highlighting other mitigation strategies
Breaking the Cycle: Long COVID's Impact and the Urgent Need for Preventative Measures
November 15th 2024Masking, clean air, and vaccinations are essential in combating COVID-19 and preventing long-term impacts, as evidence mounts of long COVID's significant economic, cognitive, and behavioral effects.
Clean Hospitals Corner With Alexandra Peters, PhD: The Issues Around Outsourcing
November 7th 2024Outsourcing environmental hygiene in health care facilities offers cost benefits but often compromises quality. Effective oversight, training, and standards are essential for ensuring patient safety.
