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
Disinfectant Compatibility Testing Clarifies Need For Better IFUs
In many cases, equipment damage or malfunction stems from disinfectant incompatibility or misuse. Failing to adhere to IFUs regarding concentration or contact time is often to blame. However, even strict adherence to IFUs may not prevent equipment damage due to disinfectant incompatibility. This puts healthcare facilities in a difficult position.
Recent Articles
Cutting-Edge Collaboration to Mitigate Infection & Illness in Healthcare
Now is the time for change toward infection prevention and control and preventing healthcare-associated infections. The only way to find sustainable solutions is to bring together professional disciplines hailing from a variety of settings.
HSI Announces New Board Leadership and Staff Additions
Healthcare Surfaces Summit Announces New Board Leadership & Staff AdditionsThe Healthcare Surfaces Summit, the industry’s leading nonprofit focused on the prevention of the spread of pathogens via...
Welcome to the 2018 Healthcare Surfaces Summit
Welcome to the 2018 Healthcare Surfaces SummitSo many exciting things are happening with the Healthcare Surfaces Summit! As we evolve and take on more projects, felt it was time to refresh our brand...
The Next Five Years
The fact that environmental surfaces play a crucial role in the spread of microbes that cause deadly infection is realized. The question is, now what? How do you evaluate the surfaces issues holistically and scientifically to find solutions, and address the many aspects of the problem?
2017 Healthcare Surfaces Summit Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery 2017 Healthcare Surfaces Institute Annual SummitHealthcare Surfaces Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; all donations are tax-deductible. Copyright © 2021 Healthcare...
News – Top Experts Meet to Advance Holistic Solutions
News: Top experts meet to advance holistic solutions to superbug infections spread by healthcare surfacesHealthcare Surfaces Summit 2017 to build on initial success developing integrated solutions...
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