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APIC Launches Online Infection Prevention Course from Infection Control Today The first of six online courses to educate healthcare professionals on preventing the transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is being launched by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) cause 99,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. More     Hospital Secret Shoppers Look for Hand-washing Violators from The Boston Channel She hits the halls like a cop on the beat. “When I first arrive on a unit I do what I call a drive-by.” Part of her job is to go undercover at Massachusetts General Hospital to make sure doctors, nurses and health care workers are washing their hands both as they enter and leave patient rooms. More     Environmental Services (ES) Department of the Year Award from ASHES Entries are now being accepted for the second annual Environmental Services (ES) Department of the Year Award. The award recognizes best practices in cleaning the built environment and was jointly created by Health Facilities Management magazine and the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES). Cintas Corp., Cincinnati, is sponsoring the contest. To enter the Environmental Services Department of the Year Award contest, visit this link to access the online entry form. All submitted data will be kept confidential. The deadline for completed entries is Entries due by June 5, 2009. The winner of the Environmental Services Department of the Year award will be profiled in Health Facilities Management and recognized at the ASHES Annual Conference, which will be Sept. 20-24 in Reno, Nevada. More        Product Showcase:    The Look of Proform ENTRANCE MATTING SOLUTIONS Custom Shapes Custom Sizes Installation (loose laid or glued down) Interior/Exterior Vestibules & Recessed Wells Click here for samples Infection Reduction Protocols Decrease MRSA Rates from Nurse.com In contrast to the widely publicized reports of the spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in hospital settings in recent years, a new study finds a striking bit of success in fighting the bacteria. More     Hospitals Mobilizing to Fight Proposed Charity Care Rules from The New York Times Hospitals plan to begin a lobbying campaign this week to prevent Congress from including charity care requirements in legislation to overhaul the health care system. The Senate Finance Committee is considering a bipartisan proposal that would require hospitals to provide “a minimum annual level of charitable care” as a condition for getting or keeping the tax-exempt status available to charitable organizations. More     2009 ES Week Materials Available from ASHES Celebrate National Healthcare Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week September 13-19, 2009. Show support and appreciation for Healthcare Environmental Services & Housekeeping Departments with exclusive gifts featuring the official ASHES theme: "Partners in Infection Prevention." Order by August 29, 2009 to ensure delivery in time for Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week. Click here to view 2009 ES Week products. ASHES receives royalties for purchases that foster the ASHES mission. More        Product Showcase: QUICK-DRAIN™ by Bemis Quick-Drain™ provides safe and cost-effective disposal of liquid infectious waste. Fluid goes into the sanitary sewer at a rate of 500cc per second saving staff time. Saves money by reducing red bag waste and eliminating per-use disposal costs such as solidifiers. Connects to existing plumbing and requires no electricity. More info The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals: Implications for Infection Preventionists from Infection Control Today The Joint Commission is revising the 2009 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) and the 2009 Universal Protocol to clarify language and make sure that they are relevant to the settings in which they apply. This initiative to review and revise the 2009 NPSGs and the 2009 Universal Protocol is a first step in the Joint Commission’s efforts to focus on those issues that are of highest priority to safety and quality. More     Antibacterial Design Fights Hospital Bugs from Medgadget The British Design Council brought together a group of creators to develop product ideas to help reduce the spread of contagious diseases in clinics through design alone. Recently, the results of the collaboration were presented to the public and now can also be seen online. More

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