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New MRSA survey seeks updates on trends, tactics in infection
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How big of a threat is MRSA to hospital infection control?
That's one question that APIC, the Association
for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, hopes to answer with its survey of healthcare facilities, the first attempted since 2006. More
ASHES Annual Conference schedule now available online!
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The event
schedule and sessions list for the ASHES Annual Conference can now be previewed online. This will let you know what to look forward to at the Conference and help make your case to your employer for joining us in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. ASHES has put together a great Conference for you to help expand your
knowledge, broaden your horizons, and integrate fresh ideas into your work environment. The Conference also provides excellent opportunities to acquire new contacts, network, exchange ideas with colleagues, and enjoy multi-faceted activities in relaxing atmosphere.
Medical waste storage: It's usually a state matter
OSHA
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A frequently asked question submitted to the OSHA Healthcare Advisor concerns medical waste. The common misconception is that federal OSHA regulates this area.
However, that is only partly true. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standard (1910.1030) addresses exposure hazards to regulated waste particularly at the point of generation, initial containment, bagging, and labeling
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RFID-based hand hygiene system prevents health care acquired infections
RFID Journal
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Princeton Baptist Medical Center, in Birmingham, Al., reports that it has seen a 36 percent reduction in patient visit time resulting from a health-care
acquired infection (HCAI) since it began employing an RFID-based hand-washing compliance system in February 2010. That equates to 125 fewer bed days since February in which patients were hospitalized for infections gained while receiving treatment at the facility.
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Call for Award Nominations/Applications for the ASHES Recognition Awards Program
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ASHES Award Applications/Nominations Now Open ASHES is now accepting applications for the 2010 Member Recognition Awards. We encourage you to nominate your ASHES peers, but don't hesitate to nominate
yourselves as well. The ASHES Recognition Awards Program is a great opportunity to demonstrate the stellar work being done in your hospitals, departments and in your communities. The nomination and selections process for all awards will remain consistent with previous years. Please submit your nomination on or before July 23rd, 2010 for consideration.
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AMA weighs infection hazard posed by medical attire
Infection Control Today
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 99,000 people die every year from infections acquired while in hospitals.
One culprit in
the accidental spread of disease is the common lab coat and scrubs worn by medical personnel. According to recent studies conducted by the University of Maryland and Virginia Commonwealth University, lab coat sleeves can be an unwitting carrier of infection, opening the door to accidental exposure for patients to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) when in contact with hospital staff and doctors.
For this reason, the American Medical Association (AMA) recently announced plans to
begin formal research on "textile transmission of infections" at their annual conference of medical professionals and physicians in Chicago.
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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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CDC proposes revised guidance for seasonal, H1N1 flu
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published proposed guidance that would update and replace previous seasonal and H1N1flu infection control guidance for health care facilities. The
guidance emphasizes the importance of vaccination and steps to minimize the potential for exposure, such as: respiratory hygiene, management of ill health care workers, assessment of visitors for flu, droplet and aerosol generating procedure precautions, surveillance, and environmental and engineering controls.
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When the patient is discharged: Terminal disinfection of hospital rooms
Medscape Today
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Transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens to patients occurs most frequently via the transiently contaminated hands of healthcare workers. For many years, experts believed that contaminated
environmental surfaces in hospitals did not play a significant role in transmission of pathogens to patients. However, recent studies have provided increasing evidence that contaminated surfaces in hospitals may be a source of transmission of pathogens.
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ASHES announces ORKIN as newest Corporate Champion
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The American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) announced Atlanta-based pest control company and long-time Platinum Partner Orkin Commercial Services as its newest "Corporate
Champion" for 2010. "Becoming a Corporate Champion is the next logical step in our long-term partnership with ASHES," said Dr. Ron Harrison, Orkin's director of technical services. "We're committed to serving as an educational resource on pest management for EVS professionals, and we can take this commitment a step further through ASHES' Corporate Champion program."
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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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