Environmental services’ role in hospital construction
Eight steps for keeping spaces clean and free of patient dangers Environmental services (ES) technicians play a critical role […]
Proper training can lower risks of hospital-acquired infections
Healthcare facilities have constant activity due to contractor employees performing necessary work. This includes elevator technicians, painters, flooring contractors, plumbers, […]
Handling Hazardous materials in a healthcare setting
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half of infection outbreaks caused by the common […]
8 tips on how to reduce contractor-related HAIs
Healthcare facilities are continuously filled with contractor employees performing necessary work. This includes elevator technicians, painters, flooring contractors, plumbers, electricians […]
THE BACTERIA WILL SEE YOU NOW: HOW LITTLE BUGS CREATE BIG PROBLEMS IN HOSPITALS
Hospitals are changing how they clean their rooms as concerns rise about the spread of dangerous drug-resistant bacteria in medical […]
Medical Construction & Design
Infection Control University was featured in Medical Construction & Design Magazine’s Jan/Feb 2015 issue on pg. 16 under the Industry […]
Health Facilities Management
Infection Control University was featured in Health Facilities Management’s February 2015 issue on pg. 7 under the Toolbox section. View […]
Surviving Healthcare Podcast
In this episode of the Surviving Healthcare podcast, you’ll hear about the alarming number of incidences of hospital acquired infections […]
Hidden Risk of Hospital Construction Projects: HAIs
In a time when modern, up-to-date facilities can be a big selling point for hospitals seeking more patients, construction and […]
Common Mistakes Contractors Make in Hospitals
Imagine you are visiting a hospital while a minor renovation is underway. You never visit the floor undergoing the renovations […]