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Follow the ASHES Annual Conference live on Twitter
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The American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) will be making important announcements during this year's ASHES Annual Conference regarding their 25th anniversary and the future of
the organization. Just because you're not at the conference, doesn't mean you can't take part in the festivities. ASHES has set up an account through Twitter so that you can follow along on your computer from home or at work. You can view posts in real time at twitter.com/celebrateashes. You can even follow through your cell phone by texting "follow CelebrateASHES" to 40404. You don't need a twitter account to visit this page or receive text
messages. If you do have an account, or sign up for one, you can create posts, share your thoughts, and post pictures. More
Leadership can be the differentiator in HAI prevention
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In a new study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, researchers in Michigan led by Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, found that leadership plays a critical role in hospital infection prevention and control programs. Through a three-phase study of invited hospitals whose lead infection preventionist had completed a quantitative survey on HAI prevention, Saint, et al. (2010) sought to better to understand which behaviors are
exhibited by leaders who are successful at implementing HAI prevention practices in U.S. hospitals. A survey in phase one, data collection in phase two, and site interviews in phase three contributed to the findings.
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Brawny Industrial™ Surface System allows users to add their preferred disinfectant or sanitizer creating their own hard surface wet wipes. MORE |
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Gadgets to keep new hospital free from infection
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One of the U.K.'s newest hospitals has been showing off the latest technology to keep hospitals clean and free from infection. The Forth Valley Royal Hospital
in Stirlingshire, Scotland, has disposable curtains, an ozone laundry, and robots to clean the floors.
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HAIs greatly increase the length and cost of hospital stays
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Adults who developed healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) due to medical or surgical care while in the hospital in 2007 had to stay an average of 19 days longer than adults who didn't develop an infection, (24 days versus five days), according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
For patients with an HAI, the rate of death in the hospital, on average, was six times as high as the
rate for patients without an HAI (9 percent versus 1.5 percent). Also, on average, the cost of a hospital stay of an adult patient who developed an HAI was about $43,000 more expensive than the stay of a patient without an HAI ($52,096 versus $9,377).
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PPE use, absenteeism escalates in a pandemic, study says
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Canadian researchers advise hospitals to stock up on critical pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and respirators in anticipation of a
potential pandemic. In advance of the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, they point to the variation in what was known about the impact that an influenza pandemic might have on stockpiles of facial protective equipment (FPE) as well as on employees' ability to cope with pandemic situations.
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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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The ASHES Annual Conference Brochure is now available
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Don't miss the ASHES Annual Conference and Healthcare Marketplace!
Browse the brochure online and discover the multi-faceted educational sessions offered this year. The 2010 Conference will be packed with learning opportunities, networking, and our 25 Year Anniversary Celebration! Visit the ASHES Conference Website for more details and to register online.
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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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Hand cleansers cut absenteeism
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Putting alcohol-based hand cleansers in work places slashed the incidence of several common infections and reduced the number of workdays lost, a randomized
trial showed.
Access to the disinfectants was associated with odds ratios of 0.35 to 0.45 (P<0.05) for reported colds, fevers, and coughs in an unblinded trial with 129 participants, according to Nils-Olaf Hübner, MD, of the Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine in Greifswald, Germany, and colleagues.
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Several US hospitals rake in huge profits
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Twenty-four U.S. hospitals earn 25 cents or more for every dollar they take in, while the average hospital's profit margin is just below zero, concludes a new Forbes survey.
The most profitable hospital in the nation is Flowers Medical Center in Dothan, Ala. The 235-bed hospital recorded a 53 percent operating margin and earned $389 million in net patient revenue. Its parent, Community Health Systems, earned $3.2 billion
in net patient revenue for the second quarter of 2010.
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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
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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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Stericycle services protect people and reduce risk. Our service portfolio focuses on regulatory compliance, environmental best practices and cost savings. Specific offerings include: Integrated Waste Stream Solutions, Rx Waste Compliance, and Sharps Management Service using
Bio Systems reusable containers. Our national team of healthcare compliance specialists supports successful service implementations/outcomes.
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