by Barbara Strain, MA, SM(ASCP), CVAHP | Jun 21, 2023 | Cleaning & Disinfection, News
Passing the Baton: How to Combat the Recent Rise in HAIs by Barbara Strain, MA, SM(ASCP), CVAHP, HSI Board Member, Healthcare Value Consultant The increase in HAIs (healthcare-associated infections) during 2021-22 has raised concerns about patient safety in the most...
by Barbara Strain, MA, SM(ASCP), CVAHP | Aug 24, 2022 | Cleaning & Disinfection
Recalls of Medical Equipment Due to Cleaning Agent Damage Highlight Need for a Call to Action The Association for Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) continues to collaborate with the Healthcare Surfaces Institute (HSI) to improve the state of patient care...
by Barbara Strain, MA, SM(ASCP), CVAHP | Mar 25, 2022 | Cleaning & Disinfection
Surface Disinfection Compatibility Part 3: Costs of “Incompatibility” in Healthcare In Part 1 of this series, costs related to disinfection and surface incompatibility were reported as upwards of $4.1 million for one device at one hospital in a co-published case...
