contents healthcarehygienemagazine vol. 7 no. 3 / 4 mar-apr 2025
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY, SCIENTIFIC R & D, MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE
cover story
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HAI Prevention is at the Intersection of Safety Culture and Systems Thinking
By Kelly M. Pyrek on the cover
Turn to page 14 to discover what patient safety experts advise facilities should be doing to help keep their personnel compliant. columns
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Americans’ Self-Reported Cleaning Habits: Good News for the Healthcare Sector?
By Kelly M. Pyrek
6 perspectives
HSPA 2025 Strategic Initiatives: At Home and Beyond the Borders
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By Damien Berg under the microscope
Workforce Reduction and the Impact on Public Health
By Rodney Rohde, PhD, MS, SM( ASCP) CM, SVCM, MBCM, FACSc
infection prevention
Making the Business Case by Telling Your Story By Teri Hulett, RN, BSN, CIC, FAPIC
infection prevention
When to Hire an Infection Prevention Consultant: A Guide for Healthcare Leaders and Product Developers
By Melissa Travis, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
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Audits and Surveys as Mechanisms to Enhance Patient Safety
By Kristina Pirollo-Ketchum, BA, AA, CHL, CRCST
hand hygiene
Is Less Data Better Than More Data When It Comes to Hand Hygiene?
By Robert P. Lee
sterile processing
In SPD Education, Remember ESL Learners By Debra Sams, BA, AST, CRCST
healthcare textiles & laundry
AI in Healthcare Laundry: The Next Game-Changer— Or Just Another Tool? By Gregory Gicewicz
environmental hygiene
Winning Department of the Year: A Journey of Excellence and Resilience By Marcia Williams, MA, CHEST, CNACC, CSCT
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