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November 2nd 2010

Disinfection Cap for Luer Access Valves: A Key to Preventing Catheter Infections

For several years now, healthcare facilities have faced intense pressure to minimize catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). In recent months, the pressure has grown.

November 2nd 2010

Disinfecting Needleless Access Valves

November 2nd 2010

Janitorial and Housekeeping Cleaning Products Market is Robust, Report Says

November 2nd 2010

UV Light Nearly Doubles Vacuum's Effectiveness in Reducing Carpet Microbes

October 29th 2010

Mississippi VA Medical Center Fails to Properly Disinfect Surgical Instruments

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

October 7, 2025

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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice

Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA; Paul P. Doghramji, MD, FAAFP; Aruna Subramanian, MD

Copper Fights Bacteria and Now Battles Odors

October 27th 2010

ASHRAE IAQ Conference to Focus on Creating Infection-Free Environments

October 27th 2010

New Hygiene Campaign Focuses on Cleaning Cell Phones

October 26th 2010

Visibility of Cleaning Staff Sways Public Opinion of Hospital Hygiene

October 21st 2010

EPA Offers Search Tool for Registered Bed Bug Products

October 21st 2010

ICT, Xenex Offer "Improving Patient Safety Through Enhanced Environmental Disinfection" Webinar

October 19th 2010

The Webinar is presented by noted expert William R. Jarvis, MD.

Hygiene Experts Issue Course of Action to Prepare for Cold and Flu Season

October 14th 2010

Survey Finds Germs are Increasingly Joining the Workforce

October 13th 2010

Steel and Glass Surfaces Among the Environmental Factors That Help Avian Flu Virus Survive

October 13th 2010

Natural Biodetergent Could Disinfect Air Conditioning Coils in Hospital Settings

October 12th 2010

Households With Young Children Had More Surface Contamination With Flu Virus

October 7th 2010

Healthcare Facilities Could Win Image Makeover in Cintas Contest

October 7th 2010

Kimberly-Clark Professional Launches Healthy Workplace Project

October 5th 2010

Dispelling the Myths About Bleach Odors

September 30th 2010

Sodium hypochlorite, or common bleach, is one of the most widely available disinfectants on the market today, and is seeing a resurgence in popularity within healthcare settings, with the advent of harder-to-kill pathogens such as C. difficile spores and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).