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July 22nd 2019

Evaluation of the Complexity of Indoor Air in Hospital Wards

The aim of this study by Ling and Hui (2019) was to establish a set of assessment methods suitable for evaluating the complex indoor environment of hospital wards and to ascertain the composition of bacteria and microbial ecology of hospital wards.

July 1st 2019

AHE Presents its 2019 Innovation Award

June 11th 2019

Twice-Daily Disinfection Can Substantially Reduce Bacterial Colonization of In-Hospital Tablet Computers

June 6th 2019

CloroxPro Announces Champions of Clean Contest Winners

April 26th 2019

Webinar: Balancing Surface Disinfecting & Compatibility In Healthcare Today

CME Content

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A Shield of Protection: Unmet Needs in COVID-19 Prevention and Control

Onyema Ogbuagu, MD, FACP, FIDSA; Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH; William P. Hanage, PhD

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Empowering HIV Management: Evidence-Based Prevention and Treatment Strategies

Onyema Ogbuagu, MD, FACP, FIDSA

Webinar: Balancing Surface Disinfecting & Compatibility In Healthcare Today

April 26th 2019

This webinar will explain the imperatives for infection preventionists, environmental services professionals, and other healthcare stakeholders.

Preventing Waterborne Pathogen Transmission

March 18th 2019

Janitor-Induced Cross Contamination: Causes and Cures

March 17th 2019

Hospital Cleaning Trial Shown to Reduce Infections

March 11th 2019

Researchers Observe Early-Onset Surface Damage from Accelerated Disinfection Protocol

February 5th 2019

Study Says Ultraviolet Disinfection 97.7% Effective in Eliminating Pathogens in Hospital Settings

January 18th 2019

Year in Review: Environmental Hygiene

December 21st 2018

Simple One-Wipe System for Cleaning by Nurses is an Effective Strategy, Researchers Say

December 20th 2018

Researchers Examine Efficacy of Disinfectants Against Biofilms

December 20th 2018

Keeping Hospitals Clean and Safe Without Breaking the Bank

November 14th 2018

Shoe Sole and Floor Contamination: A New Consideration in the Environmental Hygiene Challenge for Hospitals

October 31st 2018

Researchers Find Bactericidal Efficacy Varies by Towelette Product, Surface Area Wiped and Pathogen Strain

October 17th 2018

Clinical Advantages of Disposable Microfiber Mops

ByDavid J. Flynn,Peter K. Kang Ph.D.,K. Mark Wiencek

September 27th 2018

Can the type of microfiber product (disposable vs. re-laundered) make a difference?

Environmental Cleaning: A Round-Up of Reports from the Medical Literature

September 14th 2018

Unprecedented Collaboration to Eliminate Infection and Illness Caused by Contaminated Surfaces in Healthcare Environments

September 14th 2018

Researchers Explore Bacterial Contamination of Frequently Touched Objects

August 7th 2018

Researchers Turn Powerful, Viscous Disinfectants Into Mist for the First Time

August 2nd 2018

AHE Announces Winners of 2018 Environmental Services Department of the Year Award

July 19th 2018

A Checklist for Terminal Cleaning is Only as Good as the List Itself

June 15th 2018

Strain, Disinfectant, Concentration and Contact Time Impact Disinfectant Efficacy

April 11th 2018

Environmental Colonization of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in the ICU

April 11th 2018

National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award Recognizes Juan Diaz, Cohen Children’s Medical Center

March 22nd 2018

Separated Environmental Cleaning Management Measures Improve Cleanliness, Study Shows

March 9th 2018

Healthcare Plumbing Systems are Sources and Vectors of Infection for HAIs

March 1st 2018

Portable Medical Equipment: A Significant Source of Transmission

February 1st 2018

Environmental Services

Latest News

CME Content

A Shield of Protection: Unmet Needs in COVID-19 Prevention and Control

Empowering HIV Management: Evidence-Based Prevention and Treatment Strategies

Webinar: Balancing Surface Disinfecting & Compatibility In Healthcare Today

Preventing Waterborne Pathogen Transmission

Janitor-Induced Cross Contamination: Causes and Cures

Hospital Cleaning Trial Shown to Reduce Infections

Researchers Observe Early-Onset Surface Damage from Accelerated Disinfection Protocol

Study Says Ultraviolet Disinfection 97.7% Effective in Eliminating Pathogens in Hospital Settings

Year in Review: Environmental Hygiene

Simple One-Wipe System for Cleaning by Nurses is an Effective Strategy, Researchers Say

Researchers Examine Efficacy of Disinfectants Against Biofilms

Keeping Hospitals Clean and Safe Without Breaking the Bank

Shoe Sole and Floor Contamination: A New Consideration in the Environmental Hygiene Challenge for Hospitals

Researchers Find Bactericidal Efficacy Varies by Towelette Product, Surface Area Wiped and Pathogen Strain

Clinical Advantages of Disposable Microfiber Mops

Environmental Cleaning: A Round-Up of Reports from the Medical Literature

Unprecedented Collaboration to Eliminate Infection and Illness Caused by Contaminated Surfaces in Healthcare Environments

Researchers Explore Bacterial Contamination of Frequently Touched Objects

Researchers Turn Powerful, Viscous Disinfectants Into Mist for the First Time

AHE Announces Winners of 2018 Environmental Services Department of the Year Award

A Checklist for Terminal Cleaning is Only as Good as the List Itself

Strain, Disinfectant, Concentration and Contact Time Impact Disinfectant Efficacy

Environmental Colonization of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in the ICU

National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award Recognizes Juan Diaz, Cohen Children’s Medical Center

Separated Environmental Cleaning Management Measures Improve Cleanliness, Study Shows

Healthcare Plumbing Systems are Sources and Vectors of Infection for HAIs

Portable Medical Equipment: A Significant Source of Transmission

Trending on Infection Control Today

Bug of the Month: The Quiet Guest in the Dust

Continuous Photohydrolysis Disinfection Cuts MDROs, COVID-19, and Hospital Transfers in Long-Term Care, Study Finds

Manual Cleaning vs Automation: Achieving Consistent Cleanliness for Ultrasound Device Reprocessing

Influenza D and Canine Coronavirus: Why Underrecognized Animal Viruses May Be the Next Respiratory Threat

Dialysis Infection Risks and Prevention Strategies: A Q&A With NP Leader Octavia “Tavi” Schlueter, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHS