Year in Review: Environmental Hygiene
In case you missed any of this content, ICT presents the 2018 Year in Review for environmental hygiene.
Articles:
Shoe Sole and Floor Contamination: A New Consideration in the Environmental Hygiene Challenge for Hospitals
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/shoe-sole-and-floor-contamination-new-consideration-environmental-hygiene
Environmental Cleaning: A Round-Up of Reports from the Medical Literature
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/environmental-cleaning-round-reports-medical-literature
Unprecedented Collaboration to Eliminate Infection and Illness Caused by Contaminated Surfaces in Healthcare Environments
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/unprecedented-collaboration-eliminate-infection-and-illness-caused
Healthcare Plumbing Systems are Sources and Vectors of Infection for HAIs
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/healthcare-plumbing-systems-are-sources-and-vectors-infection-hais
Portable Medical Equipment: A Significant Source of Transmission
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/transmission-prevention/portable-medical-equipment-significant-source-transmission
News & Studies:
AHE Announces Winners of 2018 Environmental Services Department of the Year Award
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-services/ahe-announces-winners-2018-environmental-services-department-year-award
AHE Announces New Certificate of Mastery Program
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-services/ahe-announces-new-certificate-mastery-program
Keeping Hospitals Clean and Safe Without Breaking the Bank
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/keeping-hospitals-clean-and-safe-without-breaking-bank
Researchers Find Bactericidal Efficacy Varies by Towelette Product, Surface Area Wiped and Pathogen Strain
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/researchers-find-bactericidal-efficacy-varies-towelette-product-surface-area
Researchers Explore Bacterial Contamination of Frequently Touched Objects
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/researchers-explore-bacterial-contamination-frequently-touched-objects
A Checklist for Terminal Cleaning is Only as Good as the List Itself
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/checklist-terminal-cleaning-only-good-list-itself
Strain, Disinfectant, Concentration and Contact Time Impact Disinfectant Efficacy
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/strain-disinfectant-concentration-and-contact-time-impact-disinfectant
Separated Environmental Cleaning Management Measures Improve Cleanliness, Study Shows
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/separated-environmental-cleaning-management-measures-improve-cleanliness-study
From Shortages to Security: How Reusable Health Care Textiles Can Transform Infection Prevention
March 7th 2025Reusable health care textiles enhance infection prevention, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chains. Hygienically clean textiles offer a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to disposable PPE, ensuring patient safety and environmental responsibility.
The Hidden Dangers of Hospital Ventilation: Are We Spreading Viruses Further?
January 31st 2025New research reveals hospital ventilation and air purifiers may unintentionally spread viral particles, increasing infection risks. Infection preventionists must rethink airflow strategies to protect patients and staff.
Clean Hospitals With Alexandra Peters, PhD: The Double-Edged Sword of High-Tech
January 30th 2025Despite revolutionary advancements like alcohol-based hand rubs, infection prevention still faces major hurdles. Poor adherence to hygiene, overreliance on technology, and understaffed environmental services create perfect storm conditions for deadly outbreaks.
