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New research findings can improve avian flu surveillance programs
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Genetic analysis of avian influenza in
wild birds can help pinpoint likely carrier species and geographic hot spots where Eurasian viruses would be most likely to enter North America, according to new U.S. Geological Survey research.
Persistence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (HPAI H5N1) virus in Eurasia and Africa, and concerns that the virus might be transported among continents by migratory birds has resulted in global surveillance programs. In the United States, state and federal agencies tested more than 326,000
wild bird samples from across the country from 2005 to 2008. More
Study shows bacterial contamination associated with home-laundered surgical scrubs is significantly greater than other options
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A study comparing the aerobic bacterial bioburden associated with surgical scrub attire shows significantly greater contamination among home-laundered attire than scrubs laundered by the healthcare facility, scrubs sent out by the facility to a third-party company for laundering, or single use/disposable scrubs. In fact, home-laundered
scrubs cleaned and ready to wear had as much bacteria present as facility-laundered, third-party laundered and single-use scrubs which had been worn for one day.
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ASHES offers Online CHESP Study Group—Starts Jan. 25, 2010
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Becoming a Certified
Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) can generate great benefits in your career path. You can now study with your colleagues from all over the nation in the Online CHESP Study Group. This six week online study group is designed as a self-paced course, which means you are responsible for logging into the course and completing the material. CHESP candidates or potential
candidates will collaborate, interact, review material, and ultimately, help each other prepare for the Exam. Register today by completing the CHESP Study Group Registration Form. For more information please review course syllabus or contact ASHES at 312.422.3860 or ashes@aha.org. Members - $109; Non-members - $149.
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Hospital employment climbs 0.02 percent in December
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Employment at the nation's
hospitals rose 0.02% in December to a seasonally adjusted 4,741,300 people, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. That's 1,400 more people than in November and 37,600 more than a year ago.
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Looking for a change of pace?
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Whether you're looking for a new job, or ready
to take the next step in your career, American Society for Healthcare
Environmental Services (ASHES)
will help you find the opportunity that's right
for you. ASHES CareerLink is the premier electronic recruitment
resource for the industry. Here, employers and recruiters can access the
most
qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill staffing needs.
Visit ASHES CareerLink today to post your resume or view
current job opportunities within the
Environmental Services field.
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toward two things: keeping your hospital pristine and making sure your patients are pleased with our work. Our goal is not to maintain patient satisfaction scores, but to raise them for every facility. To learn how we increase patient satisfaction, click here. more
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New OSHA videos put respirators, facemasks in starring roles
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OSHA has developed two new videos for health care workers that feature training and guidance on respirator safety.
The agency's "Respirator Safety" video demonstrates how to correctly put on and take off common types of respirators, such as N95s. "The Difference between Respirators
and Surgical Masks" video explains how they prevent exposure to infectious diseases.
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Clustering MRSA in Europe indicates diffusion through regional health care networks
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A new study finds that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) -responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections including blood poisoning and pneumonia and a particular problem in hospitals—occurs in distinct geographical clusters across Europe, indicating that MRSA is being diffused by patients moving between hospitals rather than spreading freely in the community.
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Study suggests single dose of H1N1 provides sufficient protection for children
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One dose of vaccine may be effective to protect infants and children and reduce
transmission of the H1N1 virus, according to a study in JAMA, which was published online on Dec, 21, 2009, because of its public health implications.
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