There is a good chance that you have Staph - Staphylococcus aureus - on your body right now. In fact, it is estimated that 25-30% of us carry Staph...
Posts by Erica Mitchell:
After our first post about prions, it's a comfort to learn that the rest of the germs on our countdown are able to be destroyed by cleaners!...
Every second Monday in January, National Clean Your Desk Day rolls around to remind us of the importance of a clean and organized workspace. This day...
Germs, by definition, are viruses, bacteria, spores, fungi, and prions that can make you sick. And all germs are not created alike. Not only does the...
One of the predictions for healthcare in 2025 is the growth in the concierge medicine sector. Concierge medicine, also known as boutique or retainer...
A new trend in hospital design has been popping up: Micro-hospitals. As our nation's health care options grow, incorporating more satellite...
Imagine walking into a grocery store. The shelves are stocked with countless products: fruits, vegetables, snacks, and household essentials. The...
Hospitals clean with great attention to what organisms caused illness within that patient room. The pathogen could be a virus, a bacteria, a fungus,...
As the holidays approach, many of us gather around tables filled with an array of delicious dishes—bread baskets, cheese platters, tangy pickles,...
Whether someone in your home has been sick, or you simply want to reduce the spread of outside germs into your quarantine environment, one of the...
As we reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for, it’s easy to think about family, friends, and the comforts of home. But there’s a group...
Hospitals are complex ecosystems that require meticulous planning and real-time data to function effectively. One critical metric in this operational...