IES, IUVA Collaborate to Publish ANSI Standards for Measuring UV-C Sources Used for Disinfection

The Illuminating Engineering Society and the International Ultraviolet Association have partnered to assemble experts in the measurement of ultraviolet C-band emissions to develop American National Standards for the measurement and characterization of UV-C device performance. Read More …

Industry News

Legionella Conference 2020 Moves to Chicago with Healthcare Focus

Legionella Conference 2020: Prevention of Disease and Injury From Waterborne Pathogens in Health Care will be held in Chicago, Illinois Aug. 19-21, 2020, with an emphasis on preventing deadly outbreaks in hospitals and healthcare settings. NSF Health Sciences, an NSF International company, and the National Read More …

eNewsletter, Infection Control

Best Practice Resource Developed to Prevent Infections

The American Hospital Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have published best practices on using the healthcare physical environment to prevent infections. “Using the Health Care Physical Environment to Prevent and Control Infection: A Best Practice Guide to Help Health Care Organizations Create Safe, Healing Environments” Read More …

eNewsletter, Industry News

Copper Development Association Names 2015 Patient Safety Challenge Winner

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Parkview Hospital Randallia is looking beyond the surface to reduce infections and keep its patients and staff safe. As winners of this year’s Patient Safety Challenge, the Fort Wayne, Indiana hospital Read More …

Infection Control

CDC, HRET Join Forces to Protect Patients

CHICAGO, Ill. –The Health Research & Educational Trust of the American Hospital Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are launching a three-year initiative to improve the implementation of infection prevention and control efforts in U.S. hospitals. Read More …

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