29th October 2026 IPC In Practice Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Understanding Seven Challenges in Healthcare Drain Disinfection IPC in Practice Seven challenges at a glance Tap a challenge to jump straight to it. 1·Hidden reservoir2·Splash zones3·Biofilms4·Resistance5·Hard to trace6·Current methods7·Proving it works Drains have long sat at the […]
13th October 2026 Under The Microscope Under the microscope: CPE Under the Microscope Pathogen profile CPE Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales Type Gram-negative bacteria Includes Klebsiella pneumoniae, E. coli, Enterobacter spp. and more Resists Carbapenems, last-line antibiotics World Health Organization status Critical priority […]
19th May 2026 Under The Microscope Under the Microscope: Hantavirus Hantaviruses are rare but potentially serious zoonotic viruses that can cause severe respiratory or renal disease. Although infections are uncommon, recent reports linking an outbreak in a cruise ship environment […]
10th February 2026 Under The Microscope Under the Microscope – Nipah Virus Nipah virus is an enveloped, zoonotic RNA virus belonging to the genus Henipavirus within the Paramyxoviridae family. It is recognised by the World Health Organization as an emerging high‑consequence pathogen, […]
16th January 2026 Under The Microscope Under the Microscope – Norovirus Norovirus is one of the most persistent and contagious viruses in healthcare environments. It can survive for weeks on high‑touch surfaces, spread with ease, and cause sudden outbreaks of vomiting […]
12th December 2025 IPC In Practice Understand European Norms: What They Mean for Disinfection Infection prevention is not just about choosing the right product, it’s about understanding the European Norms (EN standards) that define what “effective” really means. These internationally recognised benchmarks ensure that […]
17th November 2025 Navigating Chemistry Chlorine vs Chlorine Dioxide: What you Need to Know High-level disinfection (HLD) is essential in healthcare to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). HAIs can lead to serious illness, prolonged hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs, […]
1st November 2025 IPC In Practice The Importance of Cleaning prior to High-Level Disinfection In healthcare settings, high-level disinfection (HLD) is essential for patient safety, but its success depends on a critical first step: cleaning. This manual process removes visible soil and organic material, […]
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