Prevention of Infection: Selecting and Using Disinfectants

Disinfection Insights You Can Use Today PART 2 OF 3: SELECTING AND USING DISINFECTANTS According to a recent study reported by APIC, the significant presence of multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB), such as E. coli, among nursing home residents...

Ensuring The Efficacy Of Disinfectants

Disinfection Insights You Can Use Today PART 1 OF 3: ENSURING THE EFFICACY OF DISINFECTANTS According to a recent Time Article, “The world is not ready for the next pandemic … From Ebola in West Africa to Zika in South America to MERS in the Middle East,...

FSMA: Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food

THE FDA FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT (FSMA) Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Foods Rule Important Dates:  The earliest compliance date for most entities will be one (1) year after the final rule is published, on April 6, 2017. Companies need safe and...

Reducing HAIs and Improving LTC Resident Health

More than 5 million Americans reside in nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. These long-term care facilities (LTCFs) provide a variety of services, both medical and personal care, to people who are unable to manage independently in...