Infection Control & Prevention

Germs are everywhere. They’re all around you, no matter how clean you are. For the most part, germs are harmless. However, there are also some problematic disease-causing germs out there. These are known as pathogens. …

Almost every environment on the planet contains bacteria and microorganisms. Some are harmless, but disease-causing organisms, called pathogens, can be dangerous or deadly. One of the most important steps in reducing the spread of infectious…

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us several painful lessons. As of December 2020, the United States is experiencing more than 200,000 cases per day and a new high of 3,000 deaths per day. Initial vaccine…

It’s been over 100 years since the last major pandemic swept the world, forcing protective measures and human behavior changes to curb the spread. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring tragedy and changes to our…

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been the most severe in recent history, it isn’t the first pandemic, and it will not likely be the last. All pandemics and epidemics leave some imprint on human behavior;…

  Be honest, how often do you clean your phone screen and case? With COVID-19 still surging worldwide, increased attention has been placed on preventative actions, such as handwashing, cleaning commonly touched surfaces, wearing a…

Disinfectant is having its moment in the spotlight, due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. Maintaining a clean facility and home is now essential. With the increased emphasis on disinfected surfaces comes increased misinformation and…

The air is getting colder; the leaves are changing color; the faint smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. Fall is practically here! But unlike autumns past, safety in the Fall this year will…

“Bless you!” It’s so ingrained in us to offer this common courtesy after a sneeze, that we rarely think about the impact a person’s sneeze can have on our health. Here’s the disgusting truth about…

America is five months into the COVID-19 Pandemic, by now, you should be practicing proper hand hygiene, retired the handshake (at least for now) and have the art of adequate disinfection near perfected. Most of us…