Advances in Hand Hygiene Compliance
Hand hygiene is the most effective means of reducing hospital-associated infections (HAIs.) Infection prevention is critical to saving lives and reducing cost of care. Yet
Category: Infection Control
Endotoxin Testing of Surgical and Cleanroom Gloves
Endotoxins are large molecules found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. If enough of the molecules get into the bloodstream of humans or animals,
Surveillance, Robots and Gloves Fight Spread of CRE
The superbug CRE, or carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, has roared back into national headlines. This multi-drug resistant hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is much feared for good reason. The
Hand Hygiene Before Gloving – How Important?
If you work anywhere in the health care industry, you are likely aware of the importance of performing proper hand hygiene and glove use to
Gloves, Handrubs and HAIs in the Dental Setting
Health care associated infections, or HAIs, can be acquired anywhere health care is delivered, including the dental office. As a dental clinician or dentist, you
Medical Gloves, Hand Hygiene Help Halt Deadly CRE
Hospital staffs across the country are doubling down on their efforts to stop the spread of hospital acquired infections (HAIs.) While progress has been made
Compounding Pharmacies – Sterile Gloves and Fingertip Sampling Required
The fungal meningitis outbreak caused by contaminated steroid medications made by New England Compounding Center in Framingham (NECC), Mass. has brought about a flurry of
Proper Medical Glove Use and Hand Hygiene Reduces HAIs and Saves Lives
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile medical facilities appear to have gained some ground against Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs,) the problem is still a great and very real daily threat
Exam Gloves’ Critical Role in Patient Safety
Healthcare professionals have long known the importance of proper glove use during patient care. For over twenty years, exam gloves have been worn to prevent
