may
2023 contents healthcarehygienemagazine
cover story
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Instructions for Use : Manufacturers and Healthcare Stakeholders Owe It to Patients to Fix a Broken System
By Kelly M . Pyrek
on the cover
Turn to page 12 for our coverage of manufacturers ’ instructions for use ( IFUs ) and the challenges they present to sterile processing and infection prevention . vol . 5 no . 5
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY , SCIENTIFIC R & D , MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE
columns from the editor
6
It ’ s Time to End Universal Masking in Healthcare Settings , Experts Say
By Kelly M . Pyrek
under the microscope
8
High Fives for Hand Hygiene By Priya Dhagat , MS , MLS ( ASCP ) CM , CIC
infection prevention
10
Infection Prevention and Surgeon Collaboration : The Secret Sauce to Working Together
By Jill E . Holdsworth , MS , CIC , FAPIC , NREMT , CRCST
sterile processing
20
HROs and Just Culture : Core Concepts for SPD Quality
By Marie Brewer , CST , CRCT , CIS , CHL , CER , GTS , CLSSBB
hand hygiene
22
Hand Hygiene Compliance Monitoring Technology : Buy , Lease , Outsource , SaaS … What ’ s Right for You ?
By Robert P . Lee
long-term care infection prevention
23
Staying on Top of the Latest Enhanced Barrier Precautions Recommendations for Long-term Care Facilities
By Buffy Lloyd-Krejci , DrPH , MS , CIC , LTC-CIP
patient safety & quality
24
The Need for Speed : Infection Prevention is a Quality-Oriented Sport
By J . Hudson Garrett Jr ., PhD , MSN , MPH , MBA , FNP-BC , IP-BC , PLNC , CFER , AS-BC , VA-BC , BC-MSLcert™ , MSL-BC , CPPS , CPHQ , CPXP , CVAHP , CIC , LTC-CIP , FACDONA , FAAPM , FNAP , FSHEA , FIDSA , FACHE
healthcare textiles & laundry
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Textiles and Uniforms Industry Association Calls for Federal Mandates to Improve Caregiver Protection
By Joseph Ricci
4 may 2023 • www . healthcarehygienemagazine . com