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🧼 Hand Hygiene Spotlight for #DICAM24! 🧼 This week, we’re zeroing in on one of the simplest yet most effective ways to prevent infections in dental practices: hand hygiene! 🚿🖐️ Check out my latest blog post to learn why proper hand hygiene is a must for every dental professional and discover a few tips to make it a habit worth keeping. Let’s raise the bar on infection control, one clean hand at a time! ✋💧 SafeLink Consulting ProEdge Dental Water Labs #DICAM24 #HandHygiene #DentalInfectionControl #InfectionPrevention #DentalProfessionals

In an unexpected move, the CDC has chosen to return Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee’s (HICPAC) recommendation against the necessity of respirators in healthcare settings. This decision suggests that the CDC is not in lockstep with HICPAC’s failure to acknowledge that SARS-CoV-2 is airborne and transmits through aerosols. Discover why many experts, including the WHN infection prevention team, reject HICPAC’s recommendation. Read WHN’s letter to the CDC with specific responses to the questions CDC posed to HICPAC. This letter illustrates a science-based approach to masking in healthcare settings, and demonstrates how HICPAC and the CDC should be issuing guidance. Read the full letter here: https://lnkd.in/gP-q__fQ We encourage you to join the discussion and share your insights in the comments below. #CDC #HealthcareSafety #COVID19 #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth #CleanAir #Respirators #HICPAC

In an unexpected move, the CDC has chosen to return Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee’s (HICPAC) recommendation against the necessity of respirators in healthcare settings. This decision suggests that the CDC is not in lockstep with HICPAC’s failure to acknowledge that SARS-CoV-2 is airborne and transmits through aerosols. Discover why many experts, including the WHN infection prevention team, reject HICPAC’s recommendation. Read WHN’s letter to the CDC with specific responses to the questions CDC posed to HICPAC. This letter illustrates a science-based approach to masking in healthcare settings, and demonstrates how HICPAC and the CDC should be issuing guidance. Read the full letter here: https://lnkd.in/gYsRzY9B We encourage you to join the discussion and share your insights in the comments below. #CDC #HealthcareSafety #COVID19 #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth #CleanAir #Respirators #HICPAC

Automating infection control within healthcare 🦠   As our executive and sales teams were busy at Interclean last week, Pristine Group's dedicated technician teams were on the move, showcasing our advanced cleaning solutions to customers.   We're thrilled to share a highlight from our recent demonstration at an NHS hospital, showcasing the incredible capabilities of the LionsBot International R3 Scrub Pro.   This cutting-edge machine is specifically designed for vinyl floors with large areas, ensuring that the highest standards of infection control are consistently met. The R3 Scrub Pro is not just a cleaning machine; it’s an operations game-changer. By automating routine cleaning tasks, it allows infection control teams to focus on more specialised cleaning duties, ultimately safeguarding patients and improving overall operational efficiency.   Our innovative approach is revolutionising cleaning operations, and the feedback has been incredible.   Have you questions about how our solutions can benefit your facility? Drop an email to info@pristinetradinggroup.com today.   #PristineGroup #CleaningInnovation #InfectionControl #R3ScrubPro #HealthcareCleaning #FacilityManagement #Automation #CleanTech #HospitalHygiene

Infection Control in Dental Practices: We Need Your Input! As infection control guidelines evolve, dental practices need to stay compliant to protect both patients and staff. Dental Business Mastery for Practice Owner and Teams is conducting a quick 5-minute survey to better understand how dental practices handle infection control and what services would be most helpful in supporting you. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/g7BETCRa By sharing your experience, you’ll be helping the industry develop better tools and training for practices across Australia. Your feedback is invaluable! Why Should You Participate? 👉 Stay updated on new infection control guidelines 👉 Protect your practice from compliance issues 👉 Help shape services that fit your needs We appreciate your time! #InfectionControl #DentalPractice #PatientSafety #DentalTeam #DentalTraining #DentalCompliance #DentalBusiness

⚡It’s LeviOsa, not LevioSA! It’s HandWashing, not Hand Rinsing!⚡ If Hogwarts had a hospital wing infection prevention team, you know Hermione Granger would be leading it. Wand at the ready, ensuring everyone follows proper hand hygiene. After all, even magic can’t stop the spread of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named-Germs without a good scrubbing. 🫧 In the Muggle Healthcare world, hand hygiene is our most powerful spell against infections like C. difficile, MRSA, and Norovirus. All of which linger like Dementors, waiting to strike. But here’s the catch: a quick splash under the water won’t save you. Just like casting Expelliarmus without proper wand movement, ineffective hand washing leaves you vulnerable. To truly protect patients (and ourselves), we must follow the 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene—our own Defense Against the Dark Arts: 1️⃣ Before touching a patient 2️⃣ Before performing a clean/aseptic procedure 3️⃣ After exposure to bodily fluids 4️⃣ After touching a patient 5️⃣ After touching patient surroundings So, next time you reach for the hand sanitizer or the sink, channel your inner Hermione—because in healthcare, knowledge and hygiene are power! What’s your best infection prevention spell? Drop your favorite Harry Potter-themed infection control tip below! ⚡ #DefenseAgainstTheGerms #infectionPrevention #HandHygieneEducation #SpellboundSanitation #MagicalHandHygiene #SanitizeLikeASeeker #InfectionControlCharm #GermDeflectingSpells #CleanHandsAreMagic #PatronusOfProtection #WashYourHands

Are you sure your disinfection methods are working? According to recent research in the American Journal of Infection Control, gaps in routine hospital disinfection underscore the urgent need for more rigorous approaches. At Intellego Technologies, we prioritize your safety with our UV-C dosimeter cards. These cards not only help validate the precise UV-C dosage required but also ensure that every inch of your healthcare environment is thoroughly disinfected. Here’s how it works: Identify Key Surfaces: Focus on high-touch areas where pathogens are most likely to transfer. Place Dosimeter Cards: Before starting the UV-C disinfection cycle, place our dosimeter cards strategically to measure the exact UV-C exposure. Execute & Audit: After the disinfection cycle, retrieve the cards to see a visual representation of the dosage received and adjust accordingly. With Intellego's dosimeter cards, you can conduct effective audits, ensuring that your disinfection protocols are met and exceeded, protecting against even the most persistent pathogens. Oh, and while you are here, check out this amazing article by the talented Thuc Vu on "How to Be Confident in Your Disinfection: UV-C Disinfection, Dosimeter Cards, and Audits": 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ggZ6mSzz ✅ Step into a safer tomorrow with Intellego. #InfectionControl #HospitalSafety #UVCDosimeter #HealthcareInnovation

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? 🏥🔍 Following our discussion on Isolation Room Class N, let’s dive into Class P! 𝑰𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 P is designed with positive pressure, meaning the air pressure inside the room is higher than that outside. This setup has a critical advantage: when a door is opened, air flows out of the room instead of allowing outside air—and potentially harmful germs or particles—to enter. This design is essential for protecting vulnerable patients, ensuring a safe and sterile environment. Positive pressure rooms play a vital role in infection control and patient safety in healthcare settings. •𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝑳𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒁𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔: - 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘮: The main area where the patient is isolated. - 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮: Also maintained under negative pressure. - 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘦-𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘮: Acts as a buffer zone. It’s crucial for staff transition, with interlocked doors and a one-minute delay before opening to ensure no contaminated air escapes. •𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔: - 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘮: +15 Pa - 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮: -20 Pa - 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘦-𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘮: +5 Pa - 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘰𝘳: 0 Pa 💬 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔: Have you worked with Class P Isolation Rooms or similar facilities? What are your thoughts on their effectiveness and design? Comment below with your experiences or questions! Stay tuned as we delve into the specifics of other isolation room classes and their unique roles in infection control. 📎Please Check out our website for more information www.biohealux.com or contact us at info@biohealux.com . #Biohealux #LuxuryOfHealthcare #DidYouKnow #Healthcare #InfectionControl #IsolationRooms #ClassP #HospitalDesign #PatientSafety #MedicalFacilities

🩺 Just like gloves, masks, and gowns, stethoscope barriers will be essential in preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings. Stethoscover™ has written a very insightful white paper, “Extending the Proven Efficacy of Disposable Barriers to Stethoscope Hygiene,” highlights how Stethoscover—a novel disposable cover—extends the same protection that gloves, gowns, and face masks offer to stethoscopes. Why it matters: ✔️ Aligns with the draft 2024 CDC guidelines for infection control ✔️ Saves time on disinfection and maintains acoustic quality ✔️ Is cost-effective and sustainable alternative to disposable stethoscopes By incorporating #Stethoscover into daily routines, healthcare facilities can enhance patient safety, reduce HAIs, and streamline workflows, just as they do with other disposable barriers. Check out this white paper to see how Stethoscover is leading the way in infection control. #InfectionControl #HealthCare #PatientSafety #InfectionPrevention #APIC

🧤🩺 Just like gloves, masks, and gowns, stethoscope barriers will be essential in preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings. Our new white paper, “Extending the Proven Efficacy of Disposable Barriers to Stethoscope Hygiene,” highlights how Stethoscover—a novel disposable cover—extends the same protection that gloves, gowns, and face masks offer to stethoscopes. Why it matters: ✔️ Just like any other effective disposable barrier ✔️ Aligns with the draft 2024 CDC guidelines for infection control ✔️ Saves time on disinfection and maintains acoustic quality ✔️ A cost-effective and sustainable alternative to disposable stethoscopes By incorporating Stethoscover into daily routines, healthcare facilities can enhance patient safety, reduce HAIs, and streamline workflows, just as they do with other disposable barriers. Check out our white paper to see how Stethoscover is leading the way in infection control. #InfectionControl #HealthCare #PatientSafety #InfectionPrevention #APIC