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HAIs: Major Heartache

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New Study Demonstrates Biocidal Efficacy of Copper-Infused Surfaces on C. difficile Spores

When Your Bacteria Colonies Get Hostile: That's An Infection

Any and every day is a good day to celebrate nurses! (February 6th, however, is the 37th Annual Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill!) These hard-working...

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HAIs: Major Heartache

Erica Mitchell

February 3 2025

It's no wonder why we have long associated the heart with life and love. It races when we are nervous or exerting ourselves. It beats with comforting...

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant challenge in clinical environments, and Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is one...

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...

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...

Cleaning House: Know your household Pathogen

Hospitals clean with great attention to what organisms caused illness within that patient room. The pathogen could be a virus, a bacteria, a fungus,...

Health.Care | An Educational Blog

Black History Month: Spotlight on Nurses

HAIs: Major Heartache

How does copper kill germs?

New Study Demonstrates Biocidal Efficacy of Copper-Infused Surfaces on C. difficile Spores

When Your Bacteria Colonies Get Hostile: That's An Infection

Black History Month: Spotlight on Nurses

HAIs: Major Heartache

How does copper kill germs?

New Study Demonstrates Biocidal Efficacy of Copper-Infused Surfaces on C. difficile Spores

When Your Bacteria Colonies Get Hostile: That's An Infection

Germs on Surfaces: From Wimps to Bullies, Part 2

It's National Clean Your Desk Day: Do You Know Where Your Germs Are?

Germs on Surfaces: From Wimps to Bullies, Part 1

Concierge Medicine: Will it impact healthcare?

What are micro-hospitals?

Understanding GPOs: A "Grocery Store" for Healthcare Supplies

Cleaning House, Part 2: Know Your Household Pathogen