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2021 healthcarehygienemagazine
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY , SCIENTIFIC R & D , MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE vol . 3 no . 6 contents
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Learning From the Pandemic , Improving Readiness for the Future is the Next Step for IP & C By Kelly M . Pyrek
Features
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HAI Surveillance and Reporting : Past , Present and Future Imperatives By Kelly M . Pyrek
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Winning the War Against an Invisible Enemy : How Infection Control and Sterile Processing Can Partner for Success By Mary Olivera , MHA , CRCST , CHL , FCS
Columns
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Hitting the Reset Button After the Pandemic Won ’ t Be Easy By Kelly M . Pyrek
the Microscope The Medical Laboratory Professional By Rodney E . Rohde , PhD , MS , SM ( ASCP ) CM SVCM , MBCM , FACSc
Infection Prevention
Preparation for Survey : Tips for Infection Preventionists By Sylvia Garcia Houchins , MBA , RN , CIC
Sterile Processing
Must-Have Standards for Every SPD : Value Letter Helps Ensure Budgets Allow for These Vital Resources By Julie E . Williamson
Vascular Access Infection Prevention
The Lowdown on Ultrasound Transducer Disinfection : Intersocietal Endorsement for Low-Level Disinfection With UGPIV By Nancy Moureau , RN , PhD , CRNI , CPUI , VA-BC
Hand Hygiene
Conducting an Objective Hand Hygiene Product Evaluation By Paul Alper
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Healthcare Value Analysis
Infection Prevention and Value Analysis Forge Even Stronger Relationships
By Barbara Strain , MA , CVAHP
Long-Term Care Infection Prevention
The Long-Term Care Perspective By Cindy Fronning , RN , GERO-BC , IP-BC , AS-BC , RAC-CT , CDONA , FACDONA on the cover
Color-enhanced scanning electron micrograph of a cell infected with SARS-CoV-2 particles , isolated from a patient sample . SARS-CoV-2 virus particles are the small , roughly-spherical structures , found on the surface of the cell , which is exhibiting elongated , rod-shaped cell projections . Image captured at the NIAID Research Facility ( IRF ) in fort Detrick , Md . Courtesy of NIAID
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Healthcare Textiles & Laundry
Healthcare Linen Processing Starts With Soil-Sort Excellence
By Gregory Gicewicz
Environmental Hygiene
Healthcare Drains as a Hidden HAI Reservoir : Challenges and Prevention Strategies By Linda Homan , RN , BSN , CIC