Air is a major reservoir for microorganisms: Hospital environments are majorly contaminated by aerosols generated due to sneezing, coughing, poor maintenance of indoor air quality, and inadequate hygiene precautions. This leads to microbiological contamination of the hospital environment, which is the main cause of nosocomial infections. As a precautionary measure, CDC and WHO recommends a […]
Guide for Industrial Disinfection: The food and pharmaceutical industries are the fastest growing sectors in the Indian market. For the integrity and growth of both of these sectors, the major compliance is the quality of products. These industries are well regulated by Indian and International standards and certifications like cGMP certification by US-FDA, ISI, ISO, […]
Safety Of Patients At Home: The overall need for home care has increased over the last few decades, owing largely to the world’s rapidly ageing population. Furthermore, more complex medical conditions are being managed at home. Homecare workers are responsible for a wide range of tasks such as health monitoring, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, wound dressing, […]
Need to Disinfect Heat Sensitive Semi-Critical Medical Device: Sterilisation and disinfection are two of the most important parts of hospital infection control. Every day, a number of surgical procedures are done in hospitals. In a lot of different health care facilities, more and more invasive procedures are being done. As the patient goes through different […]
COVID-19 Prevention: Handwashing and Hand Sanitization: Handwashing and hand sanitization has long been recognised as one of the most effective methods of disease prevention. When it comes to keeping ourselves healthy and safe, it is a simple act that pays off big time. Hand hygiene is also an important component of COVID-19 prevention. Hand hygiene […]
MEDNTEK R82: Germs, or microbes, are found everywhere – in the air, soil, and water. There are also germs on your skin and in your body. Several of them are harmless, some can even be helpful. But some of them are capable of making you sick. The gradual increase of antibiotic resistance in microbes along […]
Infection Control Solution For Schools: As schools reopen, it’s critical to take precautions both inside the building and on campus. Understanding COVID-19, how it spreads, and how to protect ourselves and others is a critical first step in developing classroom rules and regulations. To follow the rules, students must first comprehend what they are dealing […]
Water Disinfectants: Infectious diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and protozoan parasites are the most common and widespread health risks associated with drinking water. These microorganisms are introduced to people through contaminated drinking water, water drops, aerosols, and washing, as well as swimming in a pool or bathing. Some waterborne pathogenic microorganisms can cause serious, […]
What is infection prevention and control? Infection prevention and control is a sub-discipline of epidemiology focusing on reducing healthcare-associated infections, or diseases contracted when visiting clinics and hospitals. [1] Defeating Omicron: Defending Employees Against the New COVID-19 Variant: The COVID-19 epidemic continues to pose a threat to populations across the world. Which is why more […]
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) During COVID-19 pandemic, PPE or personal protective equipment has become a household term as common people were made aware of its importance in reducing community spread, and protecting front line health care workers. PPE is defined as an “Clothing that is specifically designed and made to protect the whole body or […]