Infection

Steris System 1 Processor: FDA Notice and Recommendations

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

FDA notified healthcare facility administrators and infection control healthcare professionals of important information regarding the regulatory status of the STERIS System 1 Processor (SS1) used in surgical and endoscopy suites for reprocessing, i.e., sterilizing or disinfecting, medical devices.

Click here to read more…

Medicare’s New Infection Control Requirements

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Medicare’s recently revised Conditions for Coverage — the requirements ASCs need to meet to be Medicare certified — become effective May 18, 2009. Are you and your ASC prepared?

Click here to read more…

Safe Injection Practices

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

APIC Position Paper: Safe Injection, Infusion and Medication Vial Practices in Healthcare

Click here to read more…