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Infection control

Researching UVC disinfection scheduling methods

UVC disinfection in operating rooms should be tailored to procedure type and length of time, according to recent study
April 28, 2022
Erik Martin
UVC disinfection in operating rooms should be tailored to procedure type and length of time, according to recent study.
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Field Report: Infection prevention

Sanitizers integrated into IPC program

A shoe sanitization system helps to keep harmful pathogens from being tracked in and out of facility
March 31, 2022
HFM Staff
A shoe sanitization system helps to keep harmful pathogens from being tracked in and out of facility.
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Infection prevention

PPE monitors help to reduce transmission

A North Carolina hospital trained and deployed PPE monitors as part of its COVID-19 mitigation strategy
March 30, 2022
Megan Headley
A North Carolina hospital trained and deployed PPE monitors as part of its COVID-19 mitigation strategy.
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Environmental services

Developing an EVS compliance plan

Using accreditation requirements as a template for a health care environmental services program
February 23, 2022
Lloyd Duplechan
Using accreditation requirements as a template for a health care environmental services program.
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Environmental services

EVS considerations in hospital design

Holistic design that pays special attention to environmental services workflow can help to prevent the spread of HAIs more efficiently
October 31, 2021
Tom Bergin
Holistic design that pays special attention to environmental services workflow can help to prevent the spread of HAIs more efficiently.
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