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Swift actions stop outbreak at Dallas hospital
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Rapid identification and aggressive infection control measures allowed a Dallas hospital to stop the spread of Acinetobacter baumannii, a type of bacteria
that has become increasingly prevalent in healthcare facilities and is resistant to most antibiotics. The findings were presented today at the 37th Annual Conference and International Meeting of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). More
Time is running out to nominate your peers for an ASHES Award
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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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Kimberly-Clark Professional introduces one-step
germicidal wipe that kills C. difficile spores
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Kimberly-Clark Professional announced the North American launch of KIMTECH* One-Step Germicidal Wipe at the 37th Annual Educational Conference & International Meeting of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), July 11-15 in New Orleans.
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Considerations for addressing Clostridium difficile outbreaks in acute care settings
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Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) are a major concern in healthcare settings and are becoming more frequent, more severe, and more difficult to treat. A species of Gram-positive bacteria,
Clostridium difficile causes diarrhea and other intestinal disease such as colitis when competing bacteria are wiped out by antibiotics. In its vegetative form, the bacterium is a strict anerobe and dies rapidly in the presence of oxygen. However, in the environment it can sporulate, enabling survival for months and resistance to many cleaning and disinfection practices.1 It's estimated that up to $3 billion annually is spent in the United States on managing cases of CDI, associated with
increased lengths of hospital stay, increased costs, morbidity and mortality among adult patients.
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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.
Hospitals able to more aggressively combat infections when computerized monitoring systems used
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Hospitals that adopt advanced computer technology to identify healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are more likely to have implemented best practices to prevent such infections, according to research presented today at the 37th Annual Conference and International Meeting of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
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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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Researchers envision better disease surveillance to improve public health
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With current public health threats ranging from swine flu to bioterrorism to environmental contamination, innovations that better predict disease outbreaks have vast potential to protect the public. In a paper published online in advance of print in Emerging Health Threats Journal, public health researchers describe their vision for the future of disease
surveillance, detailing innovations on the horizon that may facilitate earlier detection and improved public health preparedness.
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Hospital cuts costs through continuous improvements
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At Seattle Children's Hospital, nurses used to stash supplies like catheters in the closet and clamps in the nurse's office because the supply system was so unreliable, according to the New York Times.
Thanks to a new supply system, there are now two bins per item. When one is empty, it goes to the central supply office and bar codes are scanned, generating a new order, and the second bin is pulled to the front of the shelf. The
new system made it possible for the hospital storeroom to shrink to half its earlier size, meaning fewer supplies are wasted.
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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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