New VR Training Combats Contamination of Portable Medical Equipment
A new VR training tool developed by Mass General Brigham aims to reduce contamination from portable medical devices through immersive, gamified instruction.
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FDA Creates UV Microbial Reduction Device Category
The FDA created a new medical device category covering UV devices to microbial reduction, requiring authorization before coming to market.
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Clinical Trial to Study Impact of ActivePure Technology on Surgical Site Infections
The primary goal of the trial is to determine if filtering and sterilizing operating room air with the Aerus Medical Guardian reduces serious surgical site infections, complications, and death within 30 days after surgery.
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New VR Training Combats Contamination of Portable Medical Equipment
A new VR training tool developed by Mass General Brigham aims to reduce contamination from portable medical devices through immersive, gamified instruction.
AHA, CDC, Develop Best Practice Resource to Prevent Infections
The American Hospital Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have published best practices on using the healthcare physical environment to prevent infections. The document, available as a free PDF download, contains guidance on the flow of patients, personnel, equipment, and waste, among other topics.
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Infection Control Demands Driving Growth in Automated Endoscope Reprocessor Market
Preventing the spread of healthcare-acquired infections is compelling clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and hospitals around the globe to purchase automated endoscope reprocessors.
Read MoreThe Joint Commission Appoints New Infection Prevention and Control Director
Sylvia Garcia-Houchins, MBA, RN, CIC, has joined The Joint Commission as its new director of infection prevention and control in the Division of Healthcare Improvement. Garcia-Houchins is responsible for the oversight of infection prevention and control initiatives at The Joint Commission.
Read MoreUK Hospital Reduces Norovirus Outbreaks with Superbug-killing Technology
Bioquell announced that a hospital in England has used its superbug-killing technology to reduce infections of norovirus, an extremely contagious pathogen, by 91%. The hospital reportedly implemented a multidimensional quality improvement initiative incorporating the company’s automated room disinfection technology and better training for hospital staff to curtail infections.
Read MoreSurvey on Hand Hygiene Compliance Indicates Need for Better Data
DebMed has announced the results of its 4th annual survey on facilities’ data collection concerning healthcare hand hygiene compliance. Results gathered from more than 850 healthcare professionals throughout North America show that most respondents believe existing methods of monitoring compliance are insufficient. But while electronic hand hygiene monitoring is known to improve hand hygiene compliance, budget pressures and other healthcare priorities have prevented the widespread adoption of these technologies.
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Germ-eliminating UV Disinfection Robot Reduces Hospital Infections
Tru-D SmartUVC is showcasing its automated UV disinfection robot at HealthTrust’s University Conference & Vendor Fair in Nashville, Tenn, August 17–19 and discussing how it fits into healthcare facilities’ comprehensive infection prevention programs. The robot uses low-pressure mercury vapor lamps to deliver UVC energy that ensures disinfection.
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