Every 5 minutes, a patient dies from a healthcare-associated infection
Surfaces transmit microbes that cause deadly infections and are a serious risk to patient safety. The Healthcare Surfaces Institute, a division of ISSA, is dedicated to stopping this hidden threat.
Participate in an HSI Research Survey on IFUs
We are collecting data about challenges healthcare professionals face when following IFUs. This data will be instrumental in supporting changes in the way manufacturer IFUs are written and enforced.
Take our 5-minute survey and play a crucial role in this important initiative.
The 3 Pillars of HSI
One of the primary ways microbes move within a healthcare setting is via surfaces, yet most infection prevention strategies overlook surface safety issues beyond cleaning.
The Healthcare Surfaces Institute, a division of ISSA, is taking action to change how surfaces get designed, manufactured, installed, and maintained to reduce the spread of HAIs significantly. Our work, research, and educational outreach are focused on The 3 Pillars of HSI.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur when pathogens infect patients via contaminated surfaces
people get HAIs every year
people die yearly from HAIs and many more live altered lives that require ongoing medical care
1 out of 25
patients will acquire a HAI during their hospital stay
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