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Need a review of updated infection control requirements for 2024? Check out this webinar from National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC). Watch the recording now: https://lnkd.in/en2C2RUZ?

If you have questions about the new TJC IC standards, this is a great webinar to listen to!

Sechel Ventures Partners LLC interviewed subject expert Ron Brown, MD, Founder of AeroClave LLC about being an Infection Preventionist? Infection prevention may seem basic, but it is a crucial safety element in global healthcare. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infection prevention and control (IPC) is “universally relevant to every health worker and patient and every health care interaction.” From the frontline battles against outbreaks in hospitals to the strategic planning sessions that set policies for preventing the spread of infections, this guide explores what it takes to safeguard health and prevent disease transmission in an era where infections know no boundaries. #MedicalTechnology #InfectionPreventionist #Healthcare #MedicalEducation #HealthTech #PreventiveMedicine #HealthcareCareer #MedicalTraining #HealthcareProfessionals

Environmental Services (EVS) departments play a vital role in infection prevention by implementing strategies to reduce healthcare-associated infections. Read our blog to gain insight into the various challenges EVS teams encounter and discover how #Synexis DHP operates seamlessly in the background to support their efforts. https://hubs.ly/Q02G2NC10

Maintaining good infection prevention and control means implementing a holistic solution with no weak links. This often means custom configuring standard equipment to your precise requirements. Here's 16 essential steps that you need to know about... https://bit.ly/3HBhH49

Making a solid business case for hiring more Infection Preventionists can have a significant impact on patient safety and operational efficiency. Boston Children’s Hospital successfully expanded its team by more than 50% using a data-driven approach, showing how investing in infection prevention reduces hospital-acquired infections and improves care across all settings. As healthcare continues to evolve, these roles are more essential than ever. #InfectionPrevention #PatientCare #HealthcareLeadership

Unfortunately, the new QALC-IPC-Guidelines includes frequent use of ABHR (Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs). They just used CDC guidelines without considering the group of people that this is supposed to protect. Everyone with "normal" skin knows that ABHR causes dryness and frequent use can lead to ABHR dissolving the lipid barrier of the skin which leads to Eczema and Dermatitis. Now consider what ABHR can do to aging skin that already is less oily, less elastic and thinner. It bruises easily and takes more time to heal. So why not use something for hand hygiene that won't contribute to and accelerate dermal damage in senior living facilities when there is an easy solution. The UK and Europe use HOCI for Hand and Surface Sanitization. HOCI is also used as a Wound Cleanser and as an Eczema Therapy product that is Accepted by the National Eczema Association and the SkinSafe group from the Mayo Clinic. Maybe QALC should reconsider their recomendation to use ABHR.

Learn about the new assisted living best practices for infection prevention and control released by a group of senior living and government organizations ... and why one provider group — the National Center for Assisted Living — withheld its support for the final guidance. #infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #assistedliving #seniorliving #patientsafety

Have you read our guide to optimising healthcare hygiene? Here, you'll learn exactly why a well-equipped sluice room is pivotal to the wider infection prevention and control practices. You can access the guide for free below: https://bit.ly/4beiEgi

📢 Don’t miss out! Join our upcoming webinar on Laundries & Infection Prevention that shines a light on how infection control in linen processing safeguards patient safety and what you can do to ensure standards are upheld. Why Attend? 🔄 Navigate Complex Workflows: Understand the intricate steps involved in healthcare linen processing. 🛡️ Enhance Safety Protocols: Learn about the vital processes and equipment that keep healthcare-associated infections at bay. ⚠️ Identify and Address Gaps: Discover how to spot potential weaknesses in linen processing. 📋 Leverage Evidence-Based Tools: Access checklists used by infection preventionists to evaluate and improve linen processing practices. 💪 Strengthen Your Position: Equip yourself with the knowledge to advocate for stronger infection control measures. Reserve your spot today to gain valuable insights! Register here: https://bit.ly/3Ys6LiW #hlac #hlacwebinar #infectionpreventiontips #hospitallaundry #hospitaltextiles #healthcaretextiles #healthcareexperts #commerciallaundry #laundryoperator #infectioncontrol