Break the Chain of Infection
There are many different germs and infections inside and outside of the healthcare setting. Despite the variety of viruses and bacteria, germs spread from person... read more
International Infection Prevention Week, October 15-21, 2017
International Infection Prevention Week, which takes place the third week of October each year, raises awareness of the role infection prevention plays to improve patient... read more
Action Needed: New House Health Care Funding Cliff Letter & CHIME Act
When it comes to the Health Center Funding Cliff, it’s anything but quiet on Capitol Hill and around the nation. Because of an outpouring of... read more
Tips To Avoid Getting Sick From Your Cell Phone
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) reports, “The kinds of illnesses you could get from germs on a phone are the... read more
Warning: Flu Season Ahead! Be Prepared
A flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu, which sends more than 200,000 people to the hospital... read more
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Blood cancers are cancers of the blood, bone marrow or lymph nodes that affect normal blood cell production or function. Today, nearly 1.3 million people... read more
Baby Safety Awareness Month
September is Baby Safety Month. International Association For Child Safety members and professional child-proofers assist parents every month with baby safety. It’s a great time... read more
Be Safe After a Hurricane
Stay Safe Indoors Never use a wet electrical device If it’s still plugged in, turn off the power at the main breaker. Wait for an... read more
September is Food Safety Education Month
Every year, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases. Did you... read more