Last Chance to Win $300.00!
from ASHES
 Are you attending the ASHES Annual Conference in San Antonio, September 7-11? Pre-registered contestants will have the opportunity to “wow” the ASHES audience and share their gift by performing live on the main stage. Don’t be shy and share your unique skill with the ASHES family. ASHES Got Talent contestants will be judged by the audience with a special prize for the one we crown “ASHES Most Talented.” 1st Place Prize – $300! Deadline for application is August 21, 2008. More
Germs Invade the Doctor’s Office When Kids Go Back to School
from PR WEB
Kids aren't the only thing returning to school this fall. With each new school year, a new group of germs and bacteria are brought into the classroom and, eventually, the doctor's office. Healthcare professionals are more at risk of getting ill when the number of sick patients rises. Several studies have been undertaken to evaluate the extent of contamination of computer keyboards in hospitals and physicians' offices. One such body of research found that 95 of the 100 tested positive for microorganisms, Streptococcus, Clostridium perfingens, Enterococcus (including VRE), Staphylococcus aureus, fungi and gram-negative organisms. More
Illinois Hospitals Encouraged to Donate Equipment to Needy Communities
from AHA News Now
The Illinois Hospital Association is encouraging the state’s hospitals to donate surplus and older medical equipment and supplies to needy communities in the U.S. and 40 developing nations through Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach. More
Keep Cockroaches Out of Your Hospital
Special Contribution to Briefings Healthcare Environmental Services
People expect hospitals to be the definition of cleanliness, and rightfully so. Maintaining a sterile environment for all patients – especially those with a compromised immune system – is extremely important, and pests like cockroaches pose a threat to that environment of care. Cockroaches can carry bacteria on the outside of their bodies, and if they find their way inside your facility they can then transfer those pathogens to the surrounding environment. But an effective sanitation and facility maintenance program can help keep these pests from endangering your patients, staff and reputation. More
Hospital White Gives Way to Warmer Colors
from Corvallis Gazette Times
Hospitals are, by their nature, institutional. White walls, chrome finishes and the smell of bleach seem to be synonymous with a hospital stay. But at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Ore., things are slowly changing. Scott Carroll, director of facility services for Good Samaritan, held up a board covered with soothing earth tones and the colors of sea and sky, the master palette for redecorating rooms across the building. “We’re using a warmer color scheme, softer textures and using sustainable materials,” he said. In addition to the aesthetic benefits of creating a homier feeling in patient rooms and in nursing stations, Carroll said, the new materials are all environmentally friendly — a part of Good Samaritan’s commitment to “green building.” More
CDC Issues Recommendations to Prevent Infection in Certain Disasters
from AHA News Now
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week issued recommendations for using immunizations and other measures to protect people wounded during bombings and other mass casualty events from exposure to tetanus and blood-borne infections.
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New Joint Commission Standard Tells Hospitals to Squelch Disruptive Behaviors
from American Medical News
The Joint Commission is calling on hospitals to crack down on "disruptive" health care professionals, over concerns that such behavior impacts patient care. A new commission standard taking effect in January 2009 will require hospital administrators to adopt codes defining disruptive behavior and develop procedures to discipline medical staff and other health professionals who behave badly. More
Multi-Tasking Maggots in Superbug Showdown
from Science Daily
Scientists at Swansea University (Wales, UK) have discovered a new type of antibiotic in maggot secretions that can tackle up to 12 different strains of MRSA, as well as E. coli and C. difficile. The research was funded by leading charity Action Medical Research, with support from the Rosetrees Trust. More
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