by admin | Jun 6, 2019 | Infection prevention, Outbreaks
Originally Published by NJBiz.com The Department of Health released a report on Thursday recommending all long-term facilities with pediatric and adult ventilator beds have an infection control plan that allows for separation of sick and well...
by admin | Jun 3, 2019 | Germs, Infection prevention
Originally Published by Infection Control Today Studies have shown that microorganisms can survive on inanimate objects or surfaces for hours, days, weeks or even months.1 Cross-contamination is defined as the spread of germs from one surface or object to another and...
by admin | May 5, 2019 | Infection prevention, Outbreaks, Viruses
Originally Published by Kuam News Of the 15 confirmed cases of the infectious disease Shigellosis, 10 have involved children. An ongoing outbreak of the disease has Guam’s Public Health on high alert, warning residents to take precautions, especially with the...
by admin | Nov 20, 2018 | Infection prevention
You wash your hands after going to the bathroom and before meals, apply hand sanitizer often, and make sure your work surfaces are clean and tidy. You sneeze into the crook of your elbow and avoid touching hands with anyone you know is sick. You take all necessary...
by admin | Oct 31, 2018 | Cold and flu, Infection prevention
Originally Published by NJ Biz A survey released Wednesday by health insurer Clover Health revealed that only 45 percent of New Jersey seniors have gotten a flu shot so far this fall. The findings have prompted Clover Health, a Medicare Advantage insurer, to urge...
by admin | Oct 18, 2018 | Infection prevention, Outbreaks
Originally Published by the Washington Post Federal health officials took the unusual step on Tuesday of warning the public about an increase in a mysterious and rare condition that mostly affects children and can cause paralysis. So far this year, 127 confirmed or...
