As Flu Season Arrives, Experts are Weary of a Potential “TWINDEMIC”
- August 25, 2021As flu season arrives, experts are weary of a potential “twindemic”, in which the flu and COVID-19 cases simultaneously rise, overwhelming the healthcare system. Experts recommend obtaining both immunizations, wearing masks, practicing excellent hand hygiene, and sanitize surfaces thoroughly to combat this issue.
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MRSA Accounts for 20% of All Infections in Hospitals
- August 8, 2021MRSA accounts for 20% of all infections in hospitals; therefore, when Blount Memorial Hospital reported one whole year without an infection a celebration was in order. Blount Memorial's Leapfrog safety score improved dramatically because of fundamental infection control techniques like as hand hygiene and disinfection.
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Experts Fear Worsened Conditions for Flu Season 2021
- July 29, 2021Although the flu season in 2020 was almost nonexistent due to COVID-19 mitigation strategies, experts fear worsened conditions this year. In addition, officials are concerned that individuals who are hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccination will act similarly towards the flu vaccination, increasing the number of flu cases this year.
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Impact of a Hygiene Intervention on Virus Spread in an Office Building
- June 24, 2021Viral illnesses have a significant direct and indirect impact on the workplace that burdens employers with increased healthcare costs, low productivity, and absenteeism. Workers' direct contact with each other and contaminated surfaces contributes to the spread of viruses at work.
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Spaces4Learning Announces 2021 New Product Award Winners
- June 24, 2021Spaces4Learning has announced the winners of its 2021 New Product Awards. Spaces4Learning is a leading publication for education institutions, the architectural community, service providers and others interested in creating high-quality facilities. ByoPlanet's ProPack™ Electrostatic Sprayer is among the winners.
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CDC issued a health advisory on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- June 22, 2021The CDC issued a health advisory on June 10 that warned doctors about an increase in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) across the southern US. "Due to this increased activity, CDC encourages broader testing for RSV among patients presenting with acute respiratory illness who test negative for SARS-CoV-2.
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