May 16, 2023 | Infection Control, News
A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) suggests that allowing bedside nurses to independently order testing for C. difficile significantly decreased the amount of time to receive test results as compared to requiring physician...
May 16, 2023 | Infection Control, News
Researchers have used a common disinfectant and antiseptic to create a new antimicrobial coating material that effectively kills bacteria and viruses, including MRSA and COVID-19. Scientists at the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy took chlorhexidine,...
May 2, 2023 | Infection Control, News, Sterile Processing
Image courtesy of Eden Park Eden Park, a leading manufacturer of Far-UVC technology for continuous disinfection of air and surfaces, has released TrofferShield²²², the first dual-purpose recessed lighting for continuous disinfection of well-populated commercial...
Mar 28, 2023 | Infection Control, News
A natural gut biome prevents spore germination. Antibiotics disrupt that biome, allowing germination. Anti-germinant compounds are meant to be a more potent germination inhibitor. CREDIT: Jacqueline Phan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Each year, about 500,000 people...