infection prevention

Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?

Global Handwashing Day
Observed annually on October 15, Global Handwashing Day highlights how washing hands with soap and water helps save lives by preventing the spread of disease.

Healthcare Surfaces Institute Unites With ISSA

HSI will now be known as the Healthcare Surfaces Institute, a Division of ISSA, and the HSI community can become members of ISSA immediately.

CDC Releases Guidance For Preventing Spread Of Infections In Schools

CDC offers steps K-12 schools can take to prevent and control the spread of respiratory and stomach viruses, such as influenza and norovirus, and bacterial illness, such as strep throat.

The Critical Role Of School IAQ During Cold And Flu Season

A K-12 school's indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a critical role during cold and flu season, as it is not only essential in well-being but also for learning.

Infection Rates Improve Following COVID-19 Pandemic Spike

More than 85% of hospitals improved performance on at least one of three dangerous infections, according to new Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group.

Preventing A Legionella Outbreak

Legionella
Found in 50% of all large buildings, Legionella, which causes Legionnaires’ disease, is still the largest threat in America’s water systems.

An Air Cleaning Alternative For The 21st Century

North Carolina State University researchers have developed an air filtration technology that catches and kills pathogens with up to 99.9% efficiency.

Summer Cleaning: Ensuring A Healthy Facility For 2023 & Beyond

Healthy Facility
Summer is a great time to conduct an internal audit of your facility's health and safety protocols, formalize best practices, and begin preparation for the rest of the year.

Is Your Healthcare Facility’s Environmental Services Tech A Superstar?

To celebrate outstanding EVS staff in acute or long-term care facilities, Cintas is accepting nominations for the 2022 C.A.P.E. Awards.

WellAir’s Defend 400 Reduces Airborne Bacteria

When used in an urgent care outpatient facility, WellAir’s Defend 400 significantly reduced airborne bacteria, according to new study.

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