Infection Control & Prevention

03/16/17 By Dana Szymkowiak
Break The Chain Of Infection
Think about all of the places that you are traveling to today. It may be your child’s school, work, the gym, soccer practice, the grocery store. We can guarantee you, without a doubt that there…
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01/17/17 By Dana Szymkowiak
Cleaning for Infection Prevention: Norovirus
Norovirus is one of those viruses that infects so many people each and every year. It is spread so quickly and easily that once you realize that it is out of control, it is nearly…
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01/10/17 By Dana Szymkowiak
Where are the Germs Hiding on Airplanes?
When you are gearing up for your next business trip with a colleague; or an exotic vacation with the family, chances are that you will be taking a plane to your destination.
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01/06/17 By Dana Szymkowiak
Save Your Budget By Investing In Cleaning
There are germs and bugs everywhere you are. They are incredibly dangerous because you cannot see where they are. This is why cleaning and your environmental services department is so incredibly necessary.
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01/04/17 By Dana Szymkowiak
Cleaning for Infection Prevention: Cold and Flu
11 Recommended Cleaning & Disinfection Practices to Prevent the Spread of Colds and the Flu In 2014 ISSA put together an amazing guide titled Cleaning for Infection Prevention: Cold and Flu that is still incredibly…
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12/29/16 By Dana Szymkowiak
Making Health Care Safer: ISSA Infographic
There are too many places where patients in a hospital can get an infection. From a catheter, to improperly washed hands. The thing is to do your best to prevent these infections from spreading. The…
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12/23/16 By Dana Szymkowiak
Cleaning Times for Hospitals – ISSA
Back in 2009 there was a study that came about that investigated what the best practices were in healthcare settings for cleaning and disinfecting. This study was started by The Canadian Association of Environmental Management…
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12/21/16 By Dana Szymkowiak
Cleaning For Infection Prevention: Enterovirus D68
Continuing on with our “Cleaning for Infection Prevention” series, our topic is now Enterovirus D68. Many people may refer to this virus as Non-Polio Enterovirus.
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12/19/16 By Dana Szymkowiak
Which Body Fluids Are Infectious?
In order to fully understand infection control, you must first understand which body fluids are actually infectious. What first pops into many peoples minds is blood. Of course blood can be infectious, but it does…
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11/17/16 By Dana Szymkowiak
Cleaning For Infection Prevention: Influenza A
There are so many outbreaks each year that are cause for concern. Many of these outbreaks, however, can be contained or even prevented if proper cleaning techniques are put into place in your facility. Influenza…
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10/04/16 By Dana Szymkowiak
Did you know that cleaning is an investment?
It is an investment into your employee’s health Sometimes you have to think about the numbers; well all the time if you are a business owner. You allot your employees sick time and personal days…
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09/13/16 By Dana Szymkowiak
APIC | New infographic on preventing infections in ambulatory surgery centers
At the top of this infographic is what we at Safetec of America find to be incredibly important and work on each and every day. Hand Hygiene. Following the proper procedures for cleaning your hands…
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