News and Notes

Encompass Group LLC is bringing its line of eMax Replacement Support Surfaces to the acute care market. “With the overwhelmingly positive reception acute care has given our Airisana Therapeutic Support Surface we’re expanding our product offerings in this important...

Following the FDA communication to healthcare providers on June 2, Getinge reinforces guidance that no devices mentioned in the Field Safety Notice need to be returned. On June 8, 2022, FDA revised their published press release, FDA Medical Device Recalls: Atrium...

Today at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Conference, UVDI is proud to introduce the next generation UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer — now equipped with UV Smart Connect™ cloud communications technology — making it...

OR workers can honor EVS techs To recognize and honor exceptional Environmental Services (EVS) technicians, Cintas Corporation is accepting nominations for its 2022 C.A.P.E. Awards (Cleaning to Advance the Patient Experience) through August 8, 2022. The C.A.P.E....

With the reuse of costly devices offering significant cost savings to health care providers while reducing environmental impacts, reprocessing options for cardiovascular devices are expanding to include devices initially limited to single-use applications, observes...

The personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be an opportunity for a Virginia health system to not only address supply chain issues, but also to improve their environmental footprint. By designing and producing a...