Here are 17 key administrative recommendations for the prevention of bloodborne pathogen transmission, outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1. Incorporate preventing ...

Here are 17 key administrative recommendations for the prevention of bloodborne pathogen transmission, outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1. Incorporate preventing ...

Mary Duncan, R.N., MSN, CIC, is the senior director of Infection Prevention for the UAB Health System, with 18 years of experience implementing best practices at various health facilities. Her ...

The past few decades have seen the emergence of several diseases with drastic public health and economic consequences. Understanding routes of pathogen emergence and transmission is critical to ...

In a recent report, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration listed the most frequently cited bloodborne pathogen violations in surgery centers. According to the report, OSHA has increased ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Simulated pathogen transmission and interventions suggest EMR data can improve infection prevention. Better HCW ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) In healthcare settings, textiles like bed sheets, scrubs and curtains can harbor dangerous pathogens, facilitating the spread of infections among patients and staff. Despite ...

San Diego, California, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AseptiScope®, a California-based, clinical innovation company, has introduced its patented DiskCover® System, a novel technology allowing ...

Health challenges with PRRS and PED persist, along with emerging diseases at our doorstep such as New World screwworm.