Infection Control

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SEATTLE – One of these surfaces have approximately 400 times more bacteria than the other.

EAU CLAIRE, WI — The Intelligent Paper™ quickly reduces the number of residual bacteria left on hands after washing and assures antibacterial protection for 30 minutes.

WASHINGTON — The World Health Organization (WHO) will continue to monitor the H1N1 influenza (swine flu) pandemic.

MIAMI, FL – The University of Miami is reinforcing patient care as it gives new medical residents important training before they touch any real patients.

LOS ANGELES — A whooping cough epidemic that has claimed the lives of five Latino infants this year has prompted California health officials to launch an outreach campaign in minority communities.

COLUMBUS, OH — City and county health officials are concerned over a spike in pertussis, also known as whooping cough, and are urging doctors to be on the lookout for it.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Laundering temperatures, fabric denier and handling procedures all impact infection control efforts.

NEW YORK — New York City''s Beth Israel Medical Center received the IPRO Quality Award for 2010.

CHICAGO – World MRSA Day, Oct. 2, 2010.

ST. PAUL, MN — Ecolab launches first EPA-approved, ready-to-use hard surface disinfectant effective against C. Diff.