COVID 19 is not the first crossover virus
Much of the disease found in the animal kingdom can be passed on to humans. Zoonotic bugs as they are called are responsible for considerable transmission of harmful [...]
Time to take an air sample
Particles .3 microns in size and smaller can remain in the air for extended periods of time. If you put to use a laser particle counter inside your [...]
Textiles and Fomites
Textiles certainly are common in healthcare facilities, spotlighting them as important pieces in the quest for efficient infection control. We must do all we can to be certain [...]
Hand Hygiene is a Must
Hand hygiene is the cornerstone of any infection control program. It is absolutely critical. Mountains of evidence through the years points to the overwhelming need to prioritize hand [...]
MRSA in the Environment
MRSA is a significant problem in the community and in hospitals. This problem has significant connections between Nursing homes and hospitals as well as with other bacteria. We [...]
Infection and Electronics
Germs notoriously do not discriminate. They hitch rides any way they can. And they can make a home quickly on virtually any surface, any piece of equipment. We [...]
Humans leave a lot of biology when they leave a room
Hand washing and hand sanitizing are among the easiest behaviors to employ in an effort to avoid being affected by and spreading germs that can cause disease. On [...]
Floors and cross contamination
Most look around but rarely down when they consider possible homes for germs. It’s probably best to rethink that. Hospital floors are particularly vulnerable to the gathering of [...]
Transmission of Acinetobacter
Not all that long ago, our hands were considered to be the primary vehicles for the spread of infection. And while sanitary practices like washing our hands remain [...]
Hands, Air and Surfaces all impact the spread of disease
Hand washing and hand sanitizing are among the easiest behaviors to employ in an effort to avoid being affected by and spreading germs that can cause disease. On [...]
Airborne Transmission
Most folks are aware of the perils of surface contamination as it relates to the transmission of infectious diseases. Contaminated hands touching door knobs, remote controls, furniture and [...]
