Surface transmission, also known as fomite transmission, remains a concern in the spreading of infectious diseases and viruses in healthcare facilities and hospitals.
Finding and eliminating infection control (IC) violations is one of the most crucial parts of healthcare, regardless of what organization or department you’re working in. This includes laboratories, where staff are constantly working with things that no one wants spread through the rest of the...
As an old EVS hand, I am always fascinated by the improvements in cleaning methods, including the introduction of new equipment. I still remember the days of cotton mops and buffing machines and pouring packets of chemicals into spray bottles and adding water—I am like cleaning Cro-magnon.
This February, The Joint Commission (TJC) launched a new website with the intent of supporting healthcare organizations in developing their infection control (IC) and antimicrobial stewardship programs.
Personal electronic devices—cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, etc.—have become ubiquitous in our lives, but their use in laboratory environments poses significant safety risks. For hospital labs, which handle sensitive specimens and play a critical role in patient care, the challenge lies in...
In the CDC’s most recent progress report on healthcare-associated infections (HAI), the agency found that between 2022 and 2023, there were major decreases in central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), ventilator-associated...
According to the CDC’s November 21, 2024, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), vaccination rates among nursing home and long-term care residents are low.
Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF), such as Ebola virus disease and Marburg virus disease, represent an ongoing threat even if their chance of occurrence on U.S. soil may seem low. These highly infectious diseases not only carry a high mortality rate but also present unique challenges for hospital...
