contents healthcarehygienemagazine vol . 6 no . 2 february 2024
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY , SCIENTIFIC R & D , MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE cover story
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Medical Device-Related Challenges are Among the Top Health Technology Hazards
By Kelly M . Pyrek
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on the cover
A Total Systems Safety Approach Can Help Navigate Healthcare Emergencies
By Kelly M . Pyrek
We examine some of the most pertinent health technology hazards on ECRI ’ s annual list , starting on page 12 . Image courtesy of freepik columns from the editor
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An Innovative Approach to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Prevention Measures During the Pandemic
By Kelly M . Pyrek
under the microscope
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Walk Like a Mycoplasma pneumoniae !
By Rodney E . Rohde , PhD , MS , SM ( ASCP ) CM , SVCM , MBCM , FACSc
infection prevention
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Isolation : Pondering the Issues By Carol Calabrese , RN , BS , T-CSCT , CHESP , CIC
IP & C Conundrums
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The forum where tough questions related to infection prevention and control are discussed and debated to identify solutions
hand hygiene
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Why is Exceptional Hand Hygiene Compliance Not More Effective in Reducing HAIs ?
By Robert Lee
sterile processing
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Preventing High-Risk Exposures in Sterile Processing
By Tony Thurmond , CRCST , CIS , CHL , FCS
long-term care infection prevention
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Reduce the Threat of MDROs With This Three-Step Approach
By Buffy Lloyd-Krejci , DrPH , MS , CIC , LTC-CIP
healthcare textiles & laundry
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Dry and Mighty : A Closer Look at the Crucial Role of Drying in Healthcare Textile Safety
By Gregory Gicewicz
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