contents healthcarehygienemagazine vol . 6 no . 1 january 2024
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY , SCIENTIFIC R & D , MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE cover story
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Despite Modest Progress on Lowering HAI Rates Since the Pandemic , IP & C Challenges Persist
By Kelly M . Pyrek
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Adherence to Infection Precautions Among Healthcare Personnel Varies by Job Role and Could be Enhanced by a Socio- Technical Systems Approach
By Kelly M . Pyrek
on the cover
Turn to page 12 to see how some progress has been made on HAI rates post-pandemic . columns
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New National Occupational Framework for Infection Preventionists is Announced
By Kelly M . Pyrek
under the microscope
Creating Better Anthrax Awareness By Priya Dhagat , MS , MLS ( ASCP ) CM , CIC
infection prevention
Should We Start Thinking More About Patient Hand Hygiene Education in Healthcare ?
By Shanina C . Knighton , PhD , RN , CIC
IP & C conundrums
Introducing the forum where tough questions related to infection prevention and control are discussed and debated to identify solutions
hand hygiene
How Important is Hand Hygiene in the Use of Gloves , Masks , Surgical Drapes and Gowns , and Other Medical Devices ?
By Robert Lee
sterlie processing
Measuring SPD Productivity Vital to Safety , Quality By Tony Thurmond , CRCST , CHL , CIS , FCS
healthcare textiles & laundry
Tunnel Washers in Healthcare : Balancing Savings , Sustainability and Safety
By Gregory Gicewicz
long-term care infection prevention
Demystifying Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Long-Term Care Facilities
By Buffy Lloyd-Krejci , DrPH , MS , CIC , LTC-CIP
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