The safety of patients and staff is an all-encompassing task that falls to the entire OR team throughout the healthcare ecosystem....

It’s one of the most undiscussed and unstudied phenomena in surgery, dating back to the very first operations on patients: the presence of insects in the OR and the...

Let’s face it, double-gloving isn’t cheap — especially if you’re using a two-glove system with built-in color indicators....

A study recently published in the American Journal of Infection Control, “Right-sizing Expectations for Hand Hygiene Observation Collection”, argues that hand hygiene...

When you give staff the power and the freedom to not only bring fresh ideas to the table, but also to weave those ideas into the day-to-day workflow, great things can...

Studies show that up to 30% of the population may be colonized with Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in their nares and up to 5% of U.S. hospital patients are also...

Eco-conscious facilities should always strive to practice sustainable health care.

Choosing the right work gear for your feet is far from a no-brainer when your job is in the perioperative arena....

Most experts believe high-level disinfection (HLD) activities should be standardized but not centralized. “Centralization of disinfecting activities — especially with scopes...

The focus in sterile processing is often on processes and technology, but the quality of the water being used in sterile processing departments (SPDs) is all too often...

Sharps injuries in the OR are on the rise, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)....

The new Irrisept Accessory Kit, now available for use with Irrisept Antimicrobial Wound Lavage, provides clinicians with more ways to use the trusted irrigation device....

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has announced the creation of a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary research agenda....

We know that the presence of healthcare-associated pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, enterococci and gram-negative organisms is associated with a heightened risk...

The environmental services (EVS) team at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Conn., found that using a product that turns their standard wipes from white to blue resulted in rooms...

Optimal healing of surgical incisions is essential in total joint surgeries for several reasons....

International Infection Prevention Week is in October, and 2024 has already given those in the same-day-surgery industry much on which to reflect, including challenges...

Each year, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), shines the light on the demanding work preventionists do every day to keep...

Coinciding with last month’s announcement from the World Health Organization of a global health emergency regarding mpox, the Association for Professionals in Infection...

When it came to surveilling SSIs, Baptist Health South Florida’s Outpatient Services unit was, in the words of its nurse leaders, “tracking everything, but tracking nothing....”