july
2023 contents healthcarehygienemagazine vol . 5 no . 7
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY , SCIENTIFIC R & D , MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE cover story
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Experts Address How Cleaning and Disinfection Strategies Can Tackle Emerging Microbial Threats
By Kelly M . Pyrek
on the cover
Under a 2,363-time magnification , this scanning electron microscopic ( SEM ) image of a Staphylococcus biofilm was based on the culture obtained from the inner surface of a needleless connector . Courtesy of CDC / Dr . Rodney M . Donlan and Janice Haney Carr . Check out the cover story on page 14 to see how cleaning and disinfection efforts can address emerging threats , including dry surface biofilms . columns from the editor
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Addressing Resource Shortfalls Before the Next Outbreak or Pandemic
By Kelly M . Pyrek
under the microscope
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The Importance of Water Management in Infection Prevention : Is Legionella Lurking in Your Facility ?
By Priya Dhagat , MS , MLS ( ASCP ) CM , CIC
infection prevention
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Navigating the Environmental Protection Agency ’ s Lists of Disinfectants
By Katherine Lunt , MPH , MBA , CIC , HEM
environmental hygiene
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Call to Action : A Team-Based HAI Response By Richard Dixon
hand hygiene
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Moving Hand Hygiene-Product Dispensers Closer to the Point-of-Care
By Robert P . Lee
sterile processing
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Loaned Device Management is Crucial for Patient Safety
By David Taylor III , MSN , RN , CNOR
long-term care infection prevention
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The Importance of Staff Education and Training in Infection Prevention and Control
By Buffy Lloyd-Krejci , DrPH , MS , CIC , LTC-CIPs
healthcare textiles & laundry
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Harnessing Antimicrobial Healthcare Textiles and Post-Wash Treatments to Combat HAIs
By Gregory Gicewicz
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