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Cepheid announces international availability of updated Xpert Carba-R test to identify Superbugs

Cepheid today announced the international availability of an update to Xpert Carba-R, with the addition of two newly emerging carbapenemase genes, OXA-181 and OXA-232. The on-demand, molecular test also detects and differentiates among the five most prevalent mechanisms of carbapenem resistance, namely KPC, NDM, VIM, IMP-1 and OXA-48.

29 Jul 2015

Antimicrobial coating for portable communication devices developed by Lucideon and King’s

International materials technology specialist Lucideon has developed a new infection control method to tackle problems associated with digital technology in hospitals.

From Lucideon 24 Jul 2015

TSO3 obtains purchase orders from the US for STERIZONE sterilization system

TSO3 Inc., an innovator in sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings, today announced that the Company has received purchase orders for multiple devices from the US. The orders are the result of the collaborative relationship between Getinge Infection Control, its sales and service provider, and the Company.

24 Jul 2015

Chicago creates sustainable network to meet complicated public health emergencies

The Ebola epidemic and resulting international public health emergency is referred to as a "Black Swan" event in medical circles because of its unpredictable and impactful nature. However, a paper in the June 30 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, a leading journal in the field of infectious diseases, suggests that the response of the Chicago Ebola Response Network (CERN) in 2014-2015 has laid a foundation and a roadmap for how a regional public health network can anticipate, manage and prevent the next Black Swan public health event.

17 Jul 2015

AANA lauds Washington Post for dialing up the pros and cons of cell phone use in operating room

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists applauds the Washington Post for dialing up the pros and cons of cell phone use by healthcare providers in the operating room.

17 Jul 2015

Medstor - maximising storage and minimising waste in Glasgow

Medstor, known for its innovative approach to designing stylish, efficient healthcare storage solutions, that also support hospital infection control measures, has recently finished work at the impressive new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Children.

16 Jul 2015

WellStar opens new inpatient pediatric unit

WellStar Kennestone Hospital opened a new inpatient pediatric unit. Previously, Cobb County did not have an inpatient pediatric unit, forcing families to leave their community to receive hospital-based care. The new unit will keep pediatric patients and their families close to home.

12 Jul 2015

VitalPAC clinical decision support system passes 100 million milestone

The system has grown rapidly since its launch in 2005 to become the industry standard product of its type. It is now used in 600 wards across 45 hospitals with over five million sets of observations being collected each month.

6 Jul 2015

TSO3 forms wholly owned subsidiary to meet US customer requirements

TSO3 Inc., an innovator in sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings, today announced the formation of a wholly owned subsidiary: TSO3 Corporation, structured under the laws of the State of Delaware, and located in the State of South Carolina, USA.

6 Jul 2015

Three Prime Healthcare Systems hospitals named among 100 top community hospitals in nation

Three Prime Healthcare Systems hospitals have been named among the 100 Best Community Hospitals in the nation by Becker's Healthcare.

2 Jul 2015

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine publishes overview of MERS-CoV outbreak in Korea

An overview and analysis of the factors underlying the recent Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) outbreak in Korea has been published online ahead of print in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

30 Jun 2015

Kenall Manufacturing introduces light fixture to kill harmful bacteria linked to HAIs

Kenall Manufacturing today introduced Indigo-Clean, a light fixture that uses Continuous Environmental Disinfection technology to continuously kill harmful bacteria linked to hospital acquired infections (HAIs). The technology behind Indigo-Clean inactivates a wide range of micro-organisms that are known causes of HAIs, including MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), C.difficile and VRE (Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus).

27 Jun 2015

Daily CHG bathing protocol for pediatric patients reduces bloodstream infections by 59%: Study

Daily bathing of pediatric patients with disposable cloths containing 2 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) reduced central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) by 59 percent and saved approximately $300,000 in one hospital over a six-month period, according to a new study.

27 Jun 2015

Hill-Rom Hand Hygiene Compliance Solution increases hand washing among hospital staff

New data from Hill-Rom shows its hand-hygiene compliance system dramatically increases hand washing among hospital staff using the system. Analysis of more than 20 million instances of hand washing shows institutions using Hill-Rom's Hand Hygiene Compliance Solution have achieved an average 226% improvement in compliance, with some institutions showing compliance by caregivers nearly tripled.

26 Jun 2015

IPs spend more time in collecting and reporting hospital infection data than protecting patients

Collecting and reporting hospital infection data to federal health agencies takes more than 5 hours each day, at the expense of time needed to ensure that frontline healthcare personnel are adhering to basic infection prevention practices such as hand hygiene, according to a recent case study, to be presented on Saturday, June 27 at the 42nd Annual Conference of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

26 Jun 2015

Pilot antibiotic program at pediatric long-term care facility decreases use of topical antibiotic

A pilot antibiotic stewardship program at a pediatric long-term care facility brought about a 59 percent decrease in use of a topical antibiotic and an 83 percent decrease in orders for antibiotics without proper documentation during a six-month period, according to a new study.

26 Jun 2015

Ebola diagnosis now possible within minutes

The Lancet has published details of a new point-of-care test for Ebola virus that is as sensitive as the conventional laboratory test, but provides results within minutes.

25 Jun 2015

New review highlights strategies to inhibit infections during the laundering process of HCT

Proper laundering and handling are important in achieving and maintaining the hygienically-clean quality of healthcare fabrics and textiles delivered to the point of care, according to a new review that highlights evidence-based strategies to inhibit potentially serious contamination.

19 Jun 2015

Key lessons from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome outbreak in South Korea

The outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in South Korea is the subject of a fast-tracked editorial in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, written by Dr. Eskild Petersen and colleagues.

18 Jun 2015

Public health experts outline strategies for managing MERS-CoV outbreak

The ongoing outbreak in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) is an important reminder that the Middle East respiratory virus (MERS-CoV) requires constant vigilance and could spread to other countries including the United States. However, MERS can be brought under control with effective public health strategies, say two Georgetown University public health experts.

18 Jun 2015

Infection Control News and Research

Cepheid announces international availability of updated Xpert Carba-R test to identify Superbugs

Antimicrobial coating for portable communication devices developed by Lucideon and King’s

TSO3 obtains purchase orders from the US for STERIZONE sterilization system

Chicago creates sustainable network to meet complicated public health emergencies

AANA lauds Washington Post for dialing up the pros and cons of cell phone use in operating room

Medstor - maximising storage and minimising waste in Glasgow

WellStar opens new inpatient pediatric unit

VitalPAC clinical decision support system passes 100 million milestone

TSO3 forms wholly owned subsidiary to meet US customer requirements

Three Prime Healthcare Systems hospitals named among 100 top community hospitals in nation

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine publishes overview of MERS-CoV outbreak in Korea

Kenall Manufacturing introduces light fixture to kill harmful bacteria linked to HAIs

Daily CHG bathing protocol for pediatric patients reduces bloodstream infections by 59%: Study

Hill-Rom Hand Hygiene Compliance Solution increases hand washing among hospital staff

IPs spend more time in collecting and reporting hospital infection data than protecting patients

Pilot antibiotic program at pediatric long-term care facility decreases use of topical antibiotic

Ebola diagnosis now possible within minutes

New review highlights strategies to inhibit infections during the laundering process of HCT

Key lessons from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome outbreak in South Korea

Public health experts outline strategies for managing MERS-CoV outbreak

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