Studies show that enhanced terminal room disinfection decreases the risk of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) by reducing the number of pathogens contaminating the healthcare...
When Environmental Services (EVS) struggles to clean, disinfect and turn rooms over as quickly as the Operating Room demands, it can cause a lot of stress and friction between...
Although significant progress has been made in preventing certain infections, about one in 25 hospital patients has a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) on any given day , ...
As surgical procedure volumes grow, as does awareness around the importance of thoroughly clean and sterilized instruments, many health systems and hospitals are revamping their...
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Organic material allowed to dry on instruments makes the devices more challenging to clean and can lead to the formation of biofilm. The Association for the Advancement of Medical...
Manufacturers, distributors and retailers that view products as assets that generate revenue have mastered how to maximize their return on investment.This tends to involve incorporating...
Sharing is so the rage these days since, well, kindergarten.We have ride-sharing opportunities through such brands as Uber and Lyft, we have car-sharing opportunities through ...
The Joint Commission (TJC), who has deeming authority by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), to survey healthcare facilites emphasizes the need to follow evidence...
As I was sitting down to write this month’s Standard Practices column, I received a heartbreaking email letting me know that a good friend and admired professional colleague —...
Clinical integration is defined by the American Medical Association (AMA) as “the means to facilitate the coordination of patient care across conditions, providers, setting and...
Digital respiratory medication monitoring systemAdherium’s Hailie solution helps patients achieve better adherence with their asthma and COPD inhaler medication. It tracks medication...
The Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) has named Deborah Sprindzunas the recipient of the 2018 George...
In terms of professional and personal conduct and performance, many people keep mental lists of “no brainer” standards and responses. For Patrick E. Carroll Jr., one of his “no...
Sterility assurance failures trigger investigations that can lead to product recalls, patient notifications and public relations nightmares. The longer it takes to determine the...
