contents healthcarehygienemagazine vol . 6 no . 3 march 2024
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY , SCIENTIFIC R & D , MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE cover story
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Partners in HAI Prevention : Patient Empowerment Movement Puts the Focus on Collaborative Care
By Kelly M . Pyrek
features
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Addressing Challenges in the U . S . Healthcare Sector : A Comprehensive Approach
By Aaron Jett , CMIP , T-CHEST , T-CSCT , T-CNACC , MT-VPEI
Caring for Patients and Staff by Caring for Healthcare Textiles
By John Scherberger , FAHE , CMIP , T-CHEST , T-CSCT , T-CNACC , VPEI columns
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8 10 from the editor
Revised COVID-19 Precautions Reflect the Changing Pattern of Disease in the Community
By Kelly M . Pyrek
under the microscope
Norovirus : Facts and Prevention By Priya Dhagat , MS , MLS ( ASCP ) CM , CIC
infection prevention
Are Masks Really Not Working or Do We Need to Focus on Community-level Masking Education Around Proper Handling and Indications for Use ?
By Shanina C . Knighton , PhD , RN , CIC on the cover
Image by DC Studio on Freepik ( www . freepik . com )
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19 hand hygiene
Education , Certification , Compliance : A Day in the Life of a Patient Advocate and Observer
By Robert Lee
sterlie processing
Run the SPD Like an Efficient , Effective Business
By David Taylor III , MSN , RN , CNOR , and Robert Leenan , BS , CRCST , CIS , CCSVP
long-term care infection prevention
Reduce the Risk of C . auris and Other MDROs in Your Facility With EBP
By Buffy Lloyd-Krejci , DrPH , MS , CIC , LTC-CIP
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