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2023 contents healthcarehygienemagazine vol . 5 no . 11
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY , SCIENTIFIC R & D , MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE cover story
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Preparing for Pathogen X
By Kelly M . Pyrek
on the cover
From SARS-CoV-2 to avian influenza and a dozen pathogens in between , the public health community is examining levels of preparedness for the next pandemic , as well as for Pathogen X / Disease X , which experts say is inevitable . Images courtesy of NIAID columns from the editor
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The Next Epidemic is Coming By Kelly M . Pyrek
under the microscope
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Coxsackievirus Conundrum : Common in Children , Complex in Adults
By Priya Dhagat , MS , MLS ( ASCP ) CM , CIC
infection prevention
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Supplemental Disinfection Technology Use in Long Term-Care Facilities : How , When and Why
By Amanda Sivek , PhD , a-IPC
environmental hygiene
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Engineered Infection Prevention : A New World of Better Disinfection of Air , Water and Surfaces
By Richard Dixon
sterile processing
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Instrument Maintenance : Inspected , Tested and Repaired
By David Taylor III , MSN , RN , CNOR
hand hygiene
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Are Supply Chain Executives Missing an Opportunity to Impact Patient and Staff Safety and Efficiencies ?
By Robert Lee
long-term care infection prevention
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Handle a COVID-19 Outbreak at Your Long-Term Care Facility With This Multi-Pronged Approach
By Buffy Lloyd-Krejci , DrPH , MS , CIC , LTC-CIP
4 november 2023 • www . healthcarehygienemagazine . com