by Linda Lybert, Executive Director | Jan 15, 2024 | Cleaning & Disinfection, Surface Selection, Surface Testing Standards
It’s Time to Stop Ignoring the Root Causes That Support HAIs We have started a new year, and over the last three weeks, there have been many great yet concerning articles on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs): Hospital Surfaces Can Harbor Harmful Microbes Even...
by Dr. Keri Lestage | Dec 11, 2023 | Cleaning & Disinfection, Surface Selection
Collaboration in Material Compatibility in Healthcare is Just Good Business In healthcare, where patient care, safety, and operational efficiency are paramount, material compatibility stands as a linchpin that impacts the financial health of hospitals, equipment...
by Linda Lybert, Executive Director | Sep 6, 2023 | Cleaning & Disinfection, News
A Call for Action: HSI Forms Collaboration To Reduce Patient Risk and Mitigate the Spread of HAIs Collaboration shatters the confines of expertise silos. By uniting specialized knowledge, we can develop a rich tapestry of innovation and problem-solving ideas. This is...
by Barbara Strain, MA, SM(ASCP), CVAHP | Jun 21, 2023 | Cleaning & Disinfection, News
Passing the Baton: How to Combat the Recent Rise in HAIs by Barbara Strain, MA, SM(ASCP), CVAHP, HSI Board Member, Healthcare Value Consultant The increase in HAIs (healthcare-associated infections) during 2021-22 has raised concerns about patient safety in the most...
by Rodney Rohde | May 10, 2023 | Cleaning & Disinfection
Understanding the Hidden Danger of Biofilm by Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, SM (ASCP)CM, SVCM, MBCM, FACSc, Global Fellow The microbial battlefront is a complex array of variables in today’s global public health, community, healthcare, and long-term environmental settings....
by Healthcare Surfaces Institute | Apr 4, 2023 | Cleaning & Disinfection
HSI-Funded Research: Decontamination of High-Touch Environmental Surfaces by Wiping The Healthcare Surfaces Institute has co-funded research on the effectiveness of a fundamental cleaning process: wiping surfaces clean. The study identifies wiping methods that remove...
