News and Notes

Ecolab introduces Nexa, a new hand hygiene dispensing platform that makes it easier to promote good hand-washing practices and reduce the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare facilities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated...

Ecolab introduces Genesys, a new line of plastic drapes and waste bags featuring technology that speeds the breakdown of material into primary organic matter when disposed of in biologically active landfills. The products do not need to be separated from other waste...

The mission of the Surgical Error Prevention System (SEPS) is to prevent wrong-side, wrong-site and wrong-patient surgical errors through the integration of standardized practices and innovative technology, along with visual and hands-on tools. SEPS values patient...

Researchers in Finland have implemented a classification system for emergency operations that allows for a fair and efficient way to manage a large volume of such surgery. The system is described in a special issue of the BJS (British Journal of Surgery) that focuses...

PRIMUS Sterilizer Company has announced the recent installation of 29 steam sterilizers at the new Food and Drug Administration Headquarters – the White Oak Federal Research Center – in Silver Spring, Md. This is one of several large research facilities throughout the...

Healthmark has announced a new wall graphic product that increases department communication in a fun and exciting way. Wall graphics are printed on white, durable, precision cut vinyl and are fade resistant. These removable and reusable wall graphics are easy to apply...