RTLS Provider Acquires Hand Hygiene Compliance Platform
The platform detects when healthcare workers are near a hand sanitation area and records whether the individual sanitizes appropriately.
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B. Braun Launches Caresite Micro Luer Access Device
Caresite Micro Luer Access Device is designed to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and decrease infection risk.
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SCONE Medical Gets FDA EUA for Novel Aerosol Infection Containment Device
The small capacity, disposable device uses negative pressure to vacuum out aerosols emitted around a patient's head and neck, adding protection for healthcare workers.
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RTLS Provider Acquires Hand Hygiene Compliance Platform
The platform detects when healthcare workers are near a hand sanitation area and records whether the individual sanitizes appropriately.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Deploys Continuous IV Monitoring System
Data show that a leakage as small as 0.22 ml can be detected by the system, which then alerts the medical team to inspect the IV site for an infiltration.
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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.