Regulatory

Project ADOPT

The CDC and The Joint Commission collaborate on project ADOPT to standardize and improve infection prevention in Ambulatory Care.

Disinfection practices at a compounding pharmacy in Framingham, Mass linked to fatal meningitis outb

Improper disinfection of the clean room at a compounding pharmacy has been linked to the contamination of steroids which resulted in 76...

Drug-Resistant Fungus Linked to 4 Deaths in U.S. Hospitals

A deadly new drug-resistant fungus has been linked to the deaths of four hospital patients in the U.S., according to a report from the...

Study: UV Lamps Reduce Bacteria on Computer Keyboards by 99%

Use of Ultra-Violet lamps may play an important role in disinfecting those hard to reach surfaces such as computer keyboards, telephones,...

Cleaning Concerns In Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Ambulatory Surgical Centers need to implement science-based cleaning standards to tackle lapses in infection prevention.