by Board of Directors | Jan 25, 2023 | Cleaning & Disinfection, Surface Selection, Surface Testing Standards
The 3 Pillars of the Healthcare Surfaces Institute: Validation, Selection, Disinfection Surfaces are a foundational issue in infection prevention. There are many aspects to this complex problem, and it requires a collaborative effort to address them all. The...
by Linda Lybert, Executive Director | Nov 29, 2022 | Cleaning & Disinfection, Surface Selection
A Mattress is an Assembly: Complaints of Fluid-Leaking Patient Mattresses The ability to clean and disinfect surfaces in hospitals is an issue of utmost importance to public health – but is not often discussed with the public. The Washington State Nurses Association...
by Linda Lybert, Executive Director | Sep 14, 2022 | Cleaning & Disinfection
Environmental Services: Taking on Impossible Tasks Every Day It is Environmental Services Week – a time to recognize the teams of healthcare services professionals committed and dedicated to cleaning and disinfecting our healthcare facilities. And the truth is, this...
by Joanna Mills, RN, MSN, CNS, CIC | Dec 3, 2021 | Surface Testing Standards
Instructions for Use – Confusion and Chaos for Healthcare Professionals Author: I became involved with HSI as a board member when I was introduced to the purpose and mission of the institute, which are aligned with my role as an Infection Preventionist. I also work...
by J. Darrel Hicks | Jun 10, 2019 | Cleaning & Disinfection
Coming to Terms: Clean and Cleaning Post Author: Although cleanliness may be next to godliness, it’s also very closely related to disinfection. In fact, cleaning may avert the need to disinfect in some situations because clean and dry surfaces can’t harbor...
