Surfaces Matter™
A BLOG BY THE HEALTHCARE SURFACES INSTITUTE, a division of ISSA
Learn about the latest challenges and solutions addressing the spread of surface-related infections in healthcare environments
Featured Article
Understanding Hurdles To Successful Cleaning and Disinfection Following IFUs
There are raw material IFUs; assemblies of multiple materials on one product have individual IFUs. Now, consider the multitude of medical devices and environmental surface materials in a single room or area. It is rare for any of these IFUs to align, adding to the task’s complexity.
Recent Articles
Dr. Garrett Named Fellow in the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Congratulations to one of our Scientific Advisory Board Members, Dr. Hudson Garrett.Infectious Diseases Society of America Honors 199 Distinguished Clinicians, Scientists Dr. John Hudson Garrett Jr....
New Case Study: Surface Disinfection Incompatibility with Medical Devices Creates Potential Patient Risks
HSI and AHVAP collaborated on developing this case study, wherein a large hospital purchased several hundred monitoring systems from a medical device company. Within two years, damage to the devices due to chemical exposure during the disinfection process was identified.
Surfaces and the spread of infection in homes – new research by IFH
A new report, “Developing and promoting home and everyday life hygiene to meet 21st Century needs; What can we learn from the COVID-19 pandemic?” published in July 2021 by the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH) addresses the spread of infections in our homes and everyday lives.
Meet the Live Town Hall Panel: “Survival and Inactivation of Viruses on High-Touch Environmental Surfaces”
We are pleased to announce the expert panel for our Live Town Hall Q&A on “Survival and Inactivation of Viruses on High-Touch Environmental Surfaces: Relevance to Countering the Spread of SARS-CoV-2” webinar!
The Healthcare Surfaces Institute Holds In-Person Meeting Just Ahead of Shelter-in-Place Orders
Just as the world was beginning to realize COVID-19 was quickly spreading, and shelter in place requirements began, HSI convened for its annual meeting and workshop in Houston, Texas on March 3rd.
Listen to HSI Founder Linda Lybert on the Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast
Linda Lybert, Founder and Executive Director of HSI shares what healthcare design professionals most need to know about pathogens post-COVID-19.
2020 Annual Meeting Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery 2020 Healthcare Surfaces Institute Annual MeetingHealthcare Surfaces Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; all donations are tax-deductible. Copyright © 2021 Healthcare...
March 3-4: Healthcare Surfaces Institute Annual Meeting & Workshop in Houston, TX
March 3-4: Healthcare Surfaces Institute Annual Summit & Workshop in Houston, TXBrought to you in collaboration by the Healthcare Surfaces Institute and Southwest Center for Occupational and...
HSI announces the creation of the Healthcare Surfaces Certification Program
The HSI Board of Directors has unanimously approved the development of a Healthcare Surfaces Certification program, to help manufacturers develop products and healthcare professionals identify products that can be effectively cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized.
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