This column presents answers and practical guidance to some of the most commonly asked questions of suppliers and educators in the infection control and sterile processing communities. To submit a question to the column, e-mail Bob Kehoe, executive editor at [email protected]
2009 Infection Control Articles
Reducing risks of bloodstream infections
Nancy Moureau, BSN, CRNI
November 2009
Budget cuts and infection protection
Christine Nutty, R.N., M.S.N., C.I.C.
October 2009
Troubleshooting sterilization
Dorothy Larson
September 2009
Prevent the spread of MRSA
Gayle Lovato
August 2009
Get aggressive to fight SSI
Lynne Kelley, M.D.
July 2009
Meeting the challenge of proper hand hygiene
Alison Lukacsko, PH.D
June 2009
Understanding VRE is key to prevention
Shannon Oriola, R.N., C.I.C.
May 2009
Going beyond surface cleaning
Jean Fleming, R.N., CIC
April 2009
Meeting the challenge of proper hand hygiene
Alison Lukacsko, PH.D
March 2009
The gold standard in sterilizer monitoring
Chuck Hughes, Gary Socola and Mariann Hughes
February 2009
Technology’s role in infection prevention
Marcia Patrick, R.N.
January 2009
2008 Infecton Control Articles
| Prep for success to curb bacteria Jean Fleming, R.N. January 2008 |
How to win the MDRO battle Lynne Kelley, M.D. June 2008 |
| Up in arms over clean hands Diane Sosovec, R.N. February 2008 |
How to solve wet packs, and evaluate water issues John M. Brown and John Bliley July 2008 |
| Adhering to standards Chuck Hughes, Gary Socola and Mariann Pierce March 2008 |
Infectious-disease disaster planning Terri Rebmann, Ph.D., R.N., C.I.C. August 2008 |
| Infection Control Hotline Mailbox March 2008 |
Products that help reduce HAIs Cindi Crosby September 2008 |
| Educating hospital staff on prevention Kathleen Kohut, R.N. April 2008 |
Prevent VAP with the right tools Suzanne Pear, R.N., Ph.D. CIC October 2008 |
| Infection prevention for all facilities Marcia Patrick, R.N. May 2008 |
2007 Infecton Control Articles
| How to address flaws in biological monitoring Dorothy Larson January 2007 |
Will it all come out in the wash? Nancy B. Bjerke July 2007 |
| Trace you steps to sterility assurance Richard Bancroft, Linda Clement, Heide Ames February 2007 |
Extended cycles and flash sterilization Chuck Hughes, Gary Socola, Mariann Pierce August 2007 |
| Troubleshooting sterilization Laurie C. Clark March 2007 |
Scope out guidelines for processing Lawrence F. Muscarella September 2007 |
| Sterilization cues for containers Arlene Carlo April 2007 |
Clean up on hand hygiene compliance Cheryl Littau October 2008 |
| Sharpen your focus on endoscopy reprocessing John A. Kurowski, R.N., Linda Clement, Tamara Struk May 2007 |
Scopes have limits with flexibility Larence F. Muscarella November 2007 |
| How to spot trouble in steam sterilization Walter T. Deacon June 2007 |
