Infection Control
Acid TestNososcomial or hospital-acquired infections are increasingly prevalent all over the world.
Helping HandsMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is not going to go away soon.
Hospitals That HarmHealthcare-acquired infections are a growing cause of illness and death, especially in developing countries.
Look SharpThe needlestick injuries that can spread blood-borne pathogens are becoming more frequent in healthcare systems.
The Cure That KillsHealthcare workers and patients in the developing world are still exposed to infection during injection procedures.
Bins and NeedlesNeedlestick injuries are still one of the most common forms of injury among healthcare workers.
From Construction to InfectionRecent studies have shown that construction presents a significant danger to immune-compromised patients.
Nonwovens: A Single Use SolutionSuperbugs are attacking hospitals worldwide, but are we properly equipped to fight back?
This Might HurtLevels of needlestick injury among healthcare workers have risen sharply in the UK, despite technologies for prevention.
Time to Come CleanThe battle against hospital-associated infections may never be won, but there are many options for keeping them at bay.
Needlestick Prevention: Knowing the ProductProgrammes aimed at preventing sharps injuries cannot succeed without effective needlestick prevention devices.
Tackling Sharps: Educating the OROne third of all sharp injuries occur in the surgical sector.
Combating Catheter ContaminationYankauer catheters contaminated with pathogens are endangering the health of hospital patients.
Counting the Costs of SSIsSSIs are the most common hospital-acquired infections of surgical patients.
First, Do No HarmFollowing surgery in 2005, ISPIS executive director Ron Stoker contracted a nosocomial staph infection.
Coming CleanNosocomial infections and general hygiene in hospitals are issues that are capturing attention around the world.
Fighting InfectionInfection control is an ongoing battle against the dangers of complacency and ignorance.