Protect Yourself from the Flu
The flu can lead to serious illness, especially for vulnerable populations, but prevention is possible. Annual flu vaccination, combined with everyday hygiene practices, plays a critical role in reducing illness, hospitalizations, and the spread of influenza. Healthcare workers have an added responsibility to protect patients through vaccination, proper PPE use, and infection prevention protocols.
Q&A: Disinfecting Surfaces
Cleaning and disinfection are essential steps in any infection prevention program, but do you know the difference between them—or when to use each? This article breaks down the most common questions about disinfecting surfaces in medical and dental settings, including product types, effective techniques, and why PPE is a must.
Pouching
Proper instrument pouching is essential for maintaining sterility and protecting patients. From choosing the right packaging materials to storing items correctly, learn best practices that help prevent contamination and ensure compliance with infection control protocols in your dental or medical office.
Preventing Cross-Contamination
Cross-contamination is a preventable risk in healthcare settings. This article breaks down why storing employee food near medications or infectious materials is dangerous and what steps your team can take to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
Lets Talk About Sterilization
Effective sterilization is vital to patient safety and infection prevention. From cleaning and disassembly to packaging, monitoring, and choosing the right cycle, every step in the sterilization process plays a key role in eliminating microorganisms and ensuring that instruments are safe for use.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious, potentially deadly infection that spreads through the air and primarily affects the lungs. Understanding the difference between latent TB and active TB is essential for preventing transmission. Learn the signs, testing methods, and why early diagnosis and treatment are critical in healthcare environments.