Posts Tagged ‘Infection’
Cutting hospital-acquired infections, one wipe at a time!
Healthcare environments continue to present risks of infection, particularly in a post-pandemic era. However, with effective products, training and support, the issue of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) can be tackled. A shifting focus Since the pandemic, environmental decontamination has been a key focus within the healthcare industry. COVID-19 has been the main focus, with other microorganisms such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)…
Read MoreLatest review of the effectiveness of disinfectant wipes
Prof John Boyce has written an excellent review paper providing an overview of disinfectant wipes for hard surfaces in healthcare settings. The review covers the range of approaches to disinfectant wipes (e.g. dry wipes moistened in practice, or ready-to-use wipes), the need for appropriate and standardised testing, and the role of training and education for staff to…
Read MoreInfection prevention experts answer your top coronavirus questions
Our infection prevention experts and scientists answer some of the general public’s biggest questions surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. With answers from our Clinical and Science & Innovation teams. [If you’re a healthcare professional, you should follow local, national and international guidance on the matter as appropriate]. Do face masks actually protect you against coronavirus?…
Read MoreHealthcare Infection Transmission Systems (HITS) Conference Summary
It’s the second time I’ve had the pleasure to speak at Healthcare Infection Transmission Systems (HITS) conference. The conference launched in 2017 and since then, provides an excellent platform for industry and academia to exchange knowledge, ideas and expertise. As always, there was a lot of excellent presentations and thought- provoking debates. The main areas…
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