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Team Clean Environmental Services & Infection Prevention Unite in the Battle Against Bugs By Danielle Mayheux

Battling Biofilm Sticky Substance Provides Safe Harbor for Bacteria; Hospitals Struggle to Protect Against it
By Michelle Beaver

An Industry Waits in Anticipation Release of HICPACs Updated Guidelines on Facility Disinfection and Sterilization is Delayed By Michelle Beaver

Touchless Technology Helps Facilitate Infection Prevention Best Practices By Sean K. Nichols

Touch-Free Technology Combats Germs in the Hospital Washroom By Jacquel Kelly

HICPAC Releases Updated Isolation Guidelines By Michelle Beaver

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