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Umbdenstock, Tye, Eichelberger, and Rabiner to Speak at ASHES
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The American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services announced Tuesday its impressive lineup of keynote speakers for their 2010 Annual Conference &
Healthcare Marketplace. The keynote speakers consist of Chip Eichelberger, Joe Tye, David Rabiner, and President and CEO for the American Hospital Association, Rich Umbdenstock. The speakers’ topics will be addressing the theme for the ASHES 2010 Annual Conference and Marketplace, "Innovate, Integrate, Motivate." The conference will take place September 26-30 in the Washington, DC metropolitan area at the Gaylord National Resort. For videos of the speakers, general information, or to
register for the conference, visit www.ashes.org/conference. More
University of Miami Hospital sets standard in patient care, low infection rates
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Contracting an infection is the least desired outcome for a patient during or following a hospital stay. Through the use of a stringent program of training, education and practices, the University of Miami Hospital has achieved and maintained exceptionally low infection rates for 2009. In some instances, the rates at UMH are more than three times lower than the average at teaching hospitals across the nation. The University of Miami
Hospital is the only university-owned and operated hospital in the state of Florida.
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Electronic surveillance is key to HAI investigation
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Electronic surveillance is becoming a critical tool in an infection preventionist's arsenal of tools with which to fight healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). Infection Control Today presents the following case studies to highlight the benefits of using informatics in infection prevention and control efforts.
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Checklist for healthcare facility summer cleaning
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Control Today
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As bed turn rates decline, the summer months give environmental service departments time to recharge and prepare for the next flu season. To assist environmental services (ES) directors in developing
their summer maintenance strategy, Cintas Corp. has issued a checklist of best practices for cleaning healthcare facilities in the summer.
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Hygiene, cleaning key to halting C. diff infection
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Recent research shows that when hospital anti-infection procedures are strictly followed, the rate of C. diff infection dwindles.
The patients most at risk are elderly people with multiple medical problems who have been treated with antibiotics. The antibiotics kill off the "good" bacterium in their intestines, allowing the toxic C. diff germ to colonize the patient's gut and wreak havoc on the intestinal
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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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Help wanted: Hospitals, doctors offices should hire more in the next year
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Several factors—most notably an anticipated stabilization of Medicare payments to physicians and the new health care reform law—are contributing to many experts' opinions that more jobs at
both doctors' offices and hospitals will be created in the coming months, according to an American Medical News article.
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California whooping cough outbreak largest in decades
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In the midst of what could be the largest whooping cough outbreak in more than 50 years—and the death of six infants under 3 months of age—California health officials are recommending booster shots for nearly everyone in the state, especially health care workers, parents and anyone who may come in contact with babies.
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Hygiena is the world leader in ATP Hygiene Monitoring Systems. Used in hospitals to train employees on proper cleaning procedures and daily monitoring of cleanliness. MORE |
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State of the science: Do disinfectants cause antibiotic resistance?
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Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a terrible problem.
Scientists have historically attributed the rise in antibiotic resistance among bacteria to two main causes: Low-level use of antibiotics in
animal feed and inappropriate prescription of antibiotics by physicians.
Recently, news articles with titles such as "Disinfectants May Promote Growth of Superbugs" have suggested that disinfectants may also contribute to antibiotic resistance.
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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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