Infection Control
News
Hand hygiene initiatives found to reduce HAIs– 9-May-2012
Alcohol hand rubs are recommended as most effective hand hygiene method
Why install antimicrobial copper? Why not?– 3-May-2012
Cost of installing antimicrobial copper surfaces on 20-bed general medical ward was equivalent to the cost of treating 1.5 healthcare-associated infections
PuriCore achieves financial goals for 2011– 1-May-2012
Also delivers a robust sales performance in Q1 2012
Wipe study on disinfection of flexible nasendoscopes– 11-Apr-2012
The efficacy study on Tristel Wipes was revealed at the Hospital Hygiene Congress in Berlin
Publication of antibacterial curtain study underway– 11-Apr-2012
The PurThread Technologies-funded study looks at hospital curtains that resist bacteria
Nelson Laboratories acquires new building – 11-Apr-2012
US microbiology lab continues growth in-line with increased requirements for medical device testing
Antimicrobial copper furnishings launched in Berlin– 11-Apr-2012
Diehl Metall Messing presented its CuTouch range at the Hospital Hygiene Congress in Berlin
Bug busting pillow wins product innovation prize– 11-Apr-2012
Hospital pillow that cuts the HAI risk for patients has won developer an Irish innovation award
Spray and wipes help reduce hospital infections– 29-Mar-2012
Active ingredients in Micro-Fresh range combat microbes in three ways
Scientists develop bacteria-busting catheter coating– 26-Mar-2012
Manchester University team says coating could be applied to other implants to reduce infection
Overseas sales drive growth at Tristel – 14-Mar-2012
Pre-tax profit falls from £433,000 to £262,000
HPV is superior to aHP for inactivation of microbial contamination, study finds– 1-Mar-2012
HPV is faster, safer and more effective
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Articles
Hospitals get guidance on Pseudomonas– 9-Feb-2012
Advice issued to healthcare facilities on reducing the risk of harbouring the bacteria in their water supplies
Kozy times for the French– 23-Jan-2012
France is strong in industrial sectors, including telecoms, aerospace and defence, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and automobile production. As a leading exponent of nuclear energy, it has developed specialised contamination control knowhow. Per capita spending on medicines and healthcare is among the highest in Europe and it ranks among the top five largest medical device markets in the world. France is a large r&d spender, focused around innovation clusters dedicated to various industry sectors.
Harnessing UVC light– 23-Jan-2012
Ultraviolet light offers an energy- and cost-efficient method of decontaminating medical and electronic devices. When targeted micro-organisms are directly exposed to UVC light, the radiation penetrates the cell walls. UVC exposure in the Nanoclave Cabinet occurs at room temperature and pressure and doesn’t involve moisture or immersion.
Nature inspires self-cleaning surfaces– 21-Dec-2011
A coating that resists liquids could result in future development of novel antibacterial or even self-cleaning surfaces. The bio-inspired liquid repellence technology, which creates slippery surfaces by infusing a nano/microstructured porous material with a lubricating fluid, could find applications in biomedical fluid handling, antifouling, fuel transport and anti-icing technologies.
Copper-bottomed infection policy– 23-Sep-2011
Used in conjunction with existing cleaning protocols, the use of copper in healthcare facilities can result in a statistically significant fall in the number of infections contracted by patients. Recent clinical trials have shown that its antimicrobial properties can reduce the levels of pathogens and micro-organisms on touch surfaces
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Events
Copper Development Association Healthcare Supply Chain Meeting– 6-Mar-2012
24 April 2012
Meeting
Clarendon Suites, Birmingham, UK
International Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) and Federation of Infection Societies (FIS) Annual Conference– 27-Jan-2012
19 - 21 November 2012
Conference
BT Convention Centre, Liverpool
Infection Prevention 2012– 27-Jan-2012
1 - 3 October 2012
Conference and exhibition
ACC, Liverpool, UK
Evolution of treatment of air in cleanrooms: Contribution of emerging technologies for clean indoor air – 15-Dec-2011
20 March 2012
Technical seminar
Paris, France