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2021 healthcarehygienemagazine
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY , SCIENTIFIC R & D , MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE vol . 3 no . 11 contents
Cover Story
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Examining the Public Health Impacts of Immigration By Kelly M . Pyrek
Feature
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How to Build a Successful and Motivated SPD Team By Mary Olivera , MHA , CRCST , CHL , FCS
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Under a high magnification of 15,549 times , this scanning electron microscopic ( SEM ) image depicts Grampositive Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria . This bacterium ranges in length between 2.0 and 4.0 µ m , and a width between 0.2 and 0.5 µ m . TB is a pathogen of concern for migrants ; see page 12 for the cover story on immigration and public health . Image courtesy of CDC / Janice Haney Carr .
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Pandemics Emphasize the Importance of Addressing Immigration , International Visitors , and Public Health By Kelly M . Pyrek
the Microscope
Abiotrophia defective : Quit Being So Difficult By Rodney E . Rohde , PhD , MS , SM ( ASCP ) CM SVCM , MBCM , FACSc
Infection Prevention
The Imperative of a Physician Partner for Every Infection Prevention Program By Sue Barnes , RN , CIC , FAPIC
Sterile Processing
Sterile Processing Certification Legislation Updates : Current Status , 2022 Plans By Julie E . Williamson
Hand Hygiene
The 6 Essential Elements of Hand Hygiene™ : A Refined Strategic Framework for Healthcare Organizations By Paul Alper
Vascular Access Infection Prevention
Patient Safety & Quality
Building Consistency Within Infection Control Practices : Post-Pandemic Practices to Improve Clinical Outcomes and Reduce HAIs By By J . Hudson Garrett Jr ., PhD , MSN , MPH , MBA , FNP-BC , IP- BC , PLNC , CFER , AS-BC , VA-BC , NCEE , MSL-BC , CPPS , CPHQ , NREMT , CADS , FACDONA , FAAPM , FNAP , FSHEA
Healthcare Value Analysis
Healthcare Value Analysis Basics Provide the Grounds for Successfully Navigating the Path and Avoiding Pitfalls By Mary E . Potter , RN , BS , CVAHP