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Four Trends in Infection Prevention

Author: Debra Hagberg MT (ASCP), CIC

August 11, 2022

Like the genome of a multi-drug resistant strain of bacteria, the field of infection prevention does not stay static for...

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911: What’s Your Emergency? Answering the Call for EMS Environmental Disinfection

Author: Debra Hagberg MT (ASCP), CIC

June 6, 2022

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other pre-hospital providers are fully aware of their risks when called to duty for a...

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The Impact of the Human Touch

Author: Debra Hagberg MT (ASCP), CIC

January 10, 2022

One may think that this blog is about the emotional or social impact of the human touch. But let’s face...

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CDC Reveals Plan of Support for America’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Programs: Are You Ready for the Ride?

Author: Debra Hagberg MT (ASCP), CIC

September 24, 2021

On September 17, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that $2.1B will be invested in strengthening...

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Q&A with Infection Prevention Expert on CDC Revised Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection of Facilities for SARS-CoV-2 in Community Settings

Author: Debra Hagberg MT (ASCP), CIC

May 13, 2021

On April 5, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released revised guidance on cleaning and disinfecting of...

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February the month of Eros not Err Oh!: Preventing Infection in Cardiac Catheterization

Author: Debra Hagberg MT (ASCP), CIC

February 10, 2021

During this month of heart health awareness, let’s not under-estimate infection risks associated with cardiac catheterizations.

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PDI Perspective Q&A Series: “Use of Cleaners and Disinfectants During the COVID-19 pandemic”

Author: Debra Hagberg MT (ASCP), CIC

June 19, 2020

We recently engaged members of our Clinical Affairs Team for support in answering frequently asked questions around the flood of...

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Modern Day Nurses Exemplify Historical Heroes of Yore: Nod to “The Lady with the Lamp” and Nurses Galore!

Author: Debra Hagberg MT (ASCP), CIC

May 5, 2020

As the world deals with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, our nation’s healthcare workers are fighting the battle of...

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Support World Health and Save Lives by Cleaning Your Hands

Author: Debra Hagberg MT (ASCP), CIC

May 4, 2017

The single most effective way to prevent the spread of disease is by performing hand hygiene. Since this seems so...

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