Hospital acquired infections

News

Antimicrobial polymer combats MRSA infections – 3-Sep-2010

AdvanSource announces patent for antimicrobial polyurethane resins

Royal Liverpool Hospital strengthens infection control – 1-Sep-2010

Uses Glosair hydrogen peroxide dry mist decontamination technology from ASP

NPL offers new way of measuring ultrasonic cleaning systems – 20-Aug-2010

NPL has developed a new instrument for measuring the performance of ultrasonic cleaning systems

More drastic action needed to combat superbugs – 20-Aug-2010

UK healthcare industry should act now to stop spread of NDM-1, warns expert

BM Polyco acquires medical supplies company Bodyguards – 5-Aug-2010

The deal enhances BM Polyco's offering of gloves, medical supplies and cleaning products

Articles

Radical step towards air disinfection – 16-Apr-2010

Recent advances in technology are making a major contribution in the fight against infection at healthcare facilities. Dr Ian Widger, chief technology officer at Inov8, the air disinfection company, explains

How to avoid CIP failure: part 2 – 18-Dec-2008

In this second part of his article, Nigel Fletcher, principal consultant at Foster Wheeler Energy’s pharmaceutical division, looks at the plant design process when implementing CIP into API plants

To sample or not to sample – 29-Feb-2008

Can the health sector learn from the food industry when it comes to improving hygiene? Professor Chris Griffith, head of the Food Research & Consultancy Unit at the University of Wales Institute, argues yes

Ahead of the game – 9-Feb-2004

Medical device manufacturer Europlaz has invested heavily in cleanroom space in response to demand for a one-stop shop manufacturing solution

Events

Aseptic Surgery Forum 2012 – 28-Jun-2010

29 - 30 March 2012
Paris, France