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Why Surface Materials Matter in Health Care Settings

Why Surface Materials Matter in Health Care Settings

A new eye-opening, peer-reviewed article in the American Society for Microbiology by HSI Executive Director Linda Lybert and HSI Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Rodney Rohde: “A healing environment can’t be achieved unless it can be effectively cleaned and disinfected. So how do we move this needle?”

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It’s Time to Stop Ignoring the Root Causes That Support HAIs

It’s Time to Stop Ignoring the Root Causes That Support HAIs

Looking at recent headlines, the same old news is here again – HAIs and AMR are increasing and nothing new is being done. By failing to address the root causes, we hinder effective solutions to this problem. HSI has identified these issues and we are shining a spotlight on them!

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Understanding the Hidden Danger of Biofilm

Understanding the Hidden Danger of Biofilm

The microbial battlefront is a complex array of variables. While antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is at the top of the list of concerns, there is another often hidden war going on at the surface. On that surface sits one of the most difficult enemies ever to face the world – biofilm.

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