In the long-term care sector, we have to address patients who may have been through multiple hospital visits and may have been infected with a wide range of multi-drug resistant organisms. Some of them...
How to hire a new cleaning contractor post-COVID-19
By
Michael Wilson
May 06, 2021
If hiring a new cleaning contractor, the owners and managers of senior and long-term care facilities must realize that just about everything has changed. What they looked for in a cleaning contractor before...
Use electrostatic technology for large-scale disinfection in long-term care
By
J. Hudson Garrett Jr., Ph.D.
Feb 23, 2021
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted long-term care facilities across the United States. COVID-19 is primarily spread via infectious respiratory droplets, but can also be spread via...
Eliminate pathogens and pests to protect your facility’s reputation
By
Glen Ramsey
Dec 18, 2020
It’s always been critical for long-term care facilities to follow stringent infection control guidelines. Residents of these facilities often have compromised immune systems that lead to health conditions...
Disinfectant exposure may increase nurses’ COPD risk
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 06, 2017
Nurses who regularly use bleach and other disinfectants on the job appear to have a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to research presented in September...
Disinfectant exposure may increase nurses’ COPD risk by nearly one-third
By
Sep 12, 2017
Nurses who regularly use disinfectants to clean surfaces could be at increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, researchers announced on Monday.
UviCube to be delivered in June 2015
Feb 25, 2015
UviCube has reached its Kickstarter goal and guarantees delivery of its countertop appliance by June 2015.
3M acquires Ivera Medical Corp.
Feb 25, 2015
3M has announced it will buy Ivera Medical Corp., a manufacturer of healthcare products that disinfect and protect devices.
Daylight Medical debuts device for disinfection
Jan 27, 2015
Daylight Medical has announced the addition of a new model to its mobile handheld device disinfection product line called the SKY 7Xi.
Libman promotes disinfecting products
Jan 27, 2015
The Libman Company offers antibacterial and other disinfecting items for providers fighting cold and flu season.