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Bacterial Contamination of Surgical Scrubs and Laundering Mechanisms: Infection

Objective: To assess the bioburden associated with surgical scrub garments separated into eight categories based on single-use/re-usable status, use status (prior to use versus after use), and, for re-usable scrub garments, laundering mechanism (facility-laundered, third-party laundered and home-laundered). The study’s aim was to determine whether or not this information provided any insight into the safety and efficacy of re-usable versus single-use scrubs and laundering mechanism.  Read More

New Study Finds MRSA on the Rise in Hospital Outpatients

Preventing spread of MRSA in outpatient environments Read More

EPA Issues Alert About Unapproved Flu Disinfectant Products

EPA Issues Alert About Unapproved Flu Disinfectant Products Read More