Polymerase Chain Reaction, or PCR, allows us to quickly identify a pathogen from a small sample. This rapid identification is a helpful change from...
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One of the most universally-recognized impacts from the colonization of North and South America is the horrific de-population of indigenous peoples...
While prevention is always the goal when it comes to a hospital-acquired infection, rapid diagnosis is essential to better outcomes. The sooner the...
The community of EOS Surfaces respectfully acknowledges the Chesepioc, Nansemond and other peoples of the Powhatan Tribes as the original stewards of...
Would it surprise you to hear that about two-thirds of clinical decisions are based on laboratory test information? Yes, medical technologist are a ...
A surprising product recall this week might remind healthcare workers of a known risk in hospital infection control and prevention: The contamination...
We have often discussed the different terms used to describe products that clean the patient environment in this blog. Using the correct terms, and...
This week is International Infection Prevention Week (#IIPW) where we celebrate Infection Preventionists, the multi-faceted professionals who keep us...
In 2008, the medical field presented data to the federal government in support of funding to study antimicrobial resistance in hospital-associated...
Consider a staff position "as important as the medical staff [since] an unclean and unsafe medical facility cannot function properly" (Healthsource,...
Have you ever struggled with a gas nozzle that didn't fit, only to find it was for the wrong type of fuel? Or have you ever tried to add one last...
In the 1970s, infection control and prevention became a specialty in it's own right. Since then, the role and expertise of the individual tasked with...