Annual infection control conference starts Wednesday
Jun 07, 2018
The 45th annual conference of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control starts Wednesday at the Minneapolis Convention Center. It will feature more than 100 educational sessions.
Triclosan hand soaps banned in healthcare: What should LTC facilities do next?
By
Megan DiGiorgio MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
May 30, 2018
With a manufacturing cut-off date quickly approaching for soaps containing triclosan, long-term care facilities currently using them may be unsure of what to do next. Here are three steps they should take.
Hidden dangers: Protocols and best practices are needed to stave off bathing-acquired infections
By
John Hall
May 08, 2018
At the risk of sounding alarmist, your facility’s bath tubs and accessories such as lifts are likely going to make your residents sick — some experts say very sick. Unless, of course, you’re...
Decrease infection transmission risk to increase engagement
May 04, 2018
Long-term care facility employees have a responsibility to ensure an optimal healthcare environment to enable resident recovery, respite or relief, and environmental cleanliness is crucial to confer a...
Just the ticket: From data to design, laundry services are undergoing significant changes
By
Meg LaPorte
Mar 08, 2018
Laundry may not be the sexiest of topics in long-term care, but it is nonetheless an important — albeit sometimes overlooked — element when it comes to design, safety, and infection control efforts.
Experts: Hospitals should work directly with nursing homes to address infections
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 02, 2018
Hospitals have made much greater strides in cutting infection rates than their peers in the long-term care space and should work more closely with the latter to share know-how and better address the issues,...
6 key infection control questions about the new LTC rules
By
Lesly Marban
Dec 09, 2016
Historic new rules of participation have brought myriad challenges for long-term care providers. Here are six key infection control-related questions we’re asked pertaining to them.
National Infection Control Week: Invigorating our hand hygiene practices
By
Tom Bergin
Oct 19, 2016
As hospitals and healthcare facilities across North America observe National Infection Control Week, it’s an opportune time to identify and explore modern means to improve facility-wide hygiene.
St. John joins PDI
Sep 16, 2016
Keith St. John has become the Vice President of Clinical Affairs at PDI, supporting its infection prevention business, including PDI Healthcare and Sani Professional® divisions.
Antimicrobial foam handwash introduced
Aug 23, 2016
GOJO Industries has announced PROVON® Antimicrobial Foam Handwash with 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG).