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PCR & Infection Control: The Polymerase Chain Reaction Process

Native American Microbiologist Dr. Kat Milligan-McClellan

Help Wanted: Lab Technologists Needed

Biocidal > Antimicrobial

Career Focus: How To Become an Infection Preventionist

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 ...

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...

Consider a staff position "as important as the medical staff [since] an unclean and unsafe medical facility cannot function properly" (Healthsource,...

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...

Epidemiology Dangers After a Hurricane Passes

This past week saw a devastating hurricane barrel into the United States. Hurricane Ian, which began as a tropical wave east of the Winward Islands,...

In a widely-circulated interview, President Biden stated that the pandemic was, in effect, over. While not an official statement and also clarified...

This series on outpatient services and infection control can seem rather dismal. Thankfully, most outpatient facilities are safe and only a small...

We recently heard a chilling story: An ER doctor shared that he was treating many of his patients in the waiting room - diagnosing, providing...

So far in our series on infection control in ambulatory care settings, we covered the types of facilities and how they are regulated. One huge topic...

Health.Care | An Educational Blog

PCR & Infection Control: The Polymerase Chain Reaction Process

Native American Microbiologist Dr. Kat Milligan-McClellan

Help Wanted: Lab Technologists Needed

Biocidal > Antimicrobial

Career Focus: How To Become an Infection Preventionist

PCR & Infection Control: The Polymerase Chain Reaction Process

Native American Microbiologist Dr. Kat Milligan-McClellan

Help Wanted: Lab Technologists Needed

Biocidal > Antimicrobial

Career Focus: How To Become an Infection Preventionist

Environmental Services: First Line of Defense Against HAIs

Career Focus: What is an Infection Preventionist?

Hurricane Epidemiology: Dangers After The Storm

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