Is Your Healthcare Facility Joint Commission Survey Ready?
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The Hidden Risks of Healthcare Construction
With demands on the American healthcare system growing, construction projects to expand capacity or update services are a common sight in facilities across the country. However, construction and renovation projects can inadvertently pose significant health risks if not managed properly. Among the various hazards, microbiological dangers such as Legionella, molds, and other waterborne or airborne pathogens
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Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infections with AAMI ST108
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are a major public health concern as they increase the length of hospital stays, healthcare costs, and mortality rates. During the COVID-19 pandemic, HAIs rose by 47% across all types of healthcare facilities and by 65% in intensive care units (ICUs). Thankfully, rates have dropped again, but the pandemic demonstrated just how vulnerable healthcare
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Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them
Just add water… Mold grows in hospitals and other healthcare facilities for the same reason it grows in old buildings. Mold spores are everywhere, and all it takes is a bit of moisture to activate them. However, while common molds in a residential or office building may cause allergy symptoms in those with mold sensitivities,
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Should You Test for Legionella?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Legionnaires’ disease is on the rise in the United States. In 2000, roughly 1000 cases were reported. That number ballooned to 10,000 cases in 2018, the last year for which data is available. The CDC issued a 2021 report on waterborne diseases, but this report only looks
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Demonstrating USP <797> Surface Sampling Competency
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