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Is LRSA the new MRSA?
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First there were methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. Now there is linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LRSA), according to
new research in the June 9 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
A relatively new antibiotic, linezolid is considered one of the few effective ways to treat severe MRSA infections, which tend to strike the bloodstream or respiratory tracts of critically ill people in hospitals. More
The ASHES Conference Hotel Block is now open for reservations!
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Registered attendees for the ASHES Annual Conference and Healthcare Marketplace can now make hotel reservations. You must register for the conference before you are able to make your hotel reservations and there is still time to register. The conference will be located
in the Washington, D.C. greater metropolitan area at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center. Each year the ASHES Annual Conference provides a number of networking opportunities on top of the invaluable educational sessions and programs. The Healthcare Marketplace features innovative products that you will want to integrate into your Environmental Services department. Don't miss out on this year's conference!
WHO declares H1N1 pandemic is not yet over
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World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Margaret Chan declared in a statement that it would be premature to say that the H1N1 influenza pandemic is over.
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Time is running out to register for upcoming ASHES online courses!
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ASHES offers a number of online courses that are available to both members and non-members. The deadlines for two valuable courses are fast approaching. The CHESP Study Online Group will
prepare you to take the Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) exam. This online course allows you to collaborate, interact, and review material with your colleagues from all over the nation. The Online Director's Course is designed as a self-directed educational program for new, seasoned or aspiring healthcare environmental services directors or managers seeking to play a role in the
AHA's Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence (HPOE) as it relates to environmental services. Both courses start June 14th and can be applied to CHESP recertification requirements. Register for these classes while you still can! For more information on a course, please visit the course web page to review course syllabus, or contact ASHES at 312.422.3860 or ashes@aha.org.
Joint Commission: Be on alert for healthcare violence
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Healthcare facilities today are being confronted with steadily increasing rates of crime, including assault, rape and murder, warns a new Sentinel Event Alert issued by The Joint Commission.
Specifically, U.S. healthcare facilities have experienced "36 incidents in 2007, 41 in 2008 and 33 in 2009,"
according to the Sentinel Alert statement. Although the Commission notes that the numbers may be lower than reality due to underreporting, the number of reports has sharply risen from 2002 to 2003, when incidents were in the single digits.
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Antimicrobial Copper surfaces can supplement routine hygienic practices by reducing surface contamination between cleanings, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Visit www.AntimicrobialCopper.com for important information about these products and their proper use.
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Mercy Community Hospital reaches 10,000 handwashes and reduces HAIs with resurgent automated handwashing system
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Michelle Farber, RN, CIC, Mercy Hospital's senior infection prevention officer, has notified Resurgent Health and Medical that they have surpassed the 10,000 handwashing milestone. As part of a new approach to prevent healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs), Mercy's ICU installed the Resurgent Health and Medical handwashing system in December 2009.
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Infection control lacking at surgical centers
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Lapses in procedures aimed at fighting infections are common in ambulatory surgical centers, a study shows. The lapses include safe hygiene methods and improper handling of medications and equipment.
The study by the CDC is published in the June 9, issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers say they found at least one lapse in infection control practices in 46 of 68 ambulatory surgical centers studied, endangering patients.
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Patient satisfaction scores can have more to do with the patient perception of their experience,
than the quality of the care given. EVS is more than just being able to clean rooms...it's about understanding what actions contribute to positive patient experiences. Learn about 3 EVS strategies for raising HCAHPS scores. MORE
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A comprehensive program to help hospitals improve patient room cleaning
Verify
disinfectant concentration through accurate product dispensing and delivery
Improve efficiency with simplified processes, product use and training
Measure outcomes and drive continuous improvement with the DAZO® Monitoring System
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The SMG is the world's first glove-specific quality certification, developed in consultation with
the U.S. FDA, to ensure the manufacture of high-quality low-protein low-powder and powder-free medical examination gloves. Cost effective SMG-certified gloves provide excellent barrier protection with minimized latex allergy risk and are naturally environment friendly unlike synthetic gloves.
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