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The novel influenza strain H7N9 has health officials concerned enough to have started vaccine trials in the U.S. Their worry? That during the 2013-2014 flu season, H7N9 will make the adaptation to human-to-human transmission with deadly results. Add the government shutdown to the mix – and the fact that flu activity is not being monitored …
These 5 Small Changes Can Have Big Results This year’s flu season could be challenging because of COVID-19 according to the CDC and WHO. In addition to your standard flu season preparation, make some small changes to stop the flu in its tracks. Switch to anti-microbial glove dispensers. Germs can’t live on dispensers made with …
Prepping for this year’s flu season could be tricky. There’s a new avian strain, H7N9, that is currently unpredictable regarding human-to-human transmission. If it changes and makes that leap, officials say we could have a pandemic on our hands, despite this year’s vaccine covering four strains. But Before We Panic Let’s Start With 3 Strategies …
It’s that time of year again; the changing of the seasons from summer to fall. Kids are back in school. Leaves are showing a slight hint of changing color. And influenza vaccines are shipping out. What better time to review the proper and safe temperature for storing flu vaccine. It’s not complicated but it is …
Every room of your facility should have a dispenser built to hold disinfectant products. Why? Statistics show that implementing a more targeted cleaning strategy dramatically reduces acquisition rates of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), especially Clostridium difficile infections (C. diff). Having a product that holds disinfectants on walls or on countertops does a number of things. It …
Holding the Responsibility: A Quick Tip on Keeping Disinfectants at Hand Read More »
Are you doing all you can to prevent the spread of infection? Answer the following questions as they relate to your facility’s infection control policy. Is clutter regularly removed from all patient and public areas? Is equipment removed from hallways? Are extra patient care supplies removed from patient rooms and stored in a designated location? …
5S Lean: A Different Approach to Infection Control Read More »
How many patients have you used your stethoscope on today? How many hands have touched that pen you’re about to hand to your next patient? While stethoscopes and pens are essential items in every hospital, they’re often over looked as potential vectors of bacteria. Studies show that these two items are notorious nosocomials – spreading bacteria and …
You thought you were good with your medication storage protocol. But on your last review by The Joint Commission you got dinged with an RFI (Requirement for Improvement). You’re not alone. In a recent study, 33% of hospitals have failed to comply with MM03.01.01 Medication Storage regulation. Why? Most of the non-compliance is because of …
So You Got an RFI from The Joint Commission for Medication Storage. Now What? Read More »
Make these a part of your everyday routine to make your every day easier. Biopsy Bags — They’re nylon so they’re resistant to moisture — Keeps specimens intact during flow cytometry — Easier to find your specimen when you need it — Fits into any biopsy or tissue cassette Tissue Capsules — Easier …
