by Board of Directors | Jan 25, 2023 | Cleaning & Disinfection, Surface Selection, Surface Testing Standards
The 3 Pillars of the Healthcare Surfaces Institute: Validation, Selection, Disinfection Surfaces are a foundational issue in infection prevention. There are many aspects to this complex problem, and it requires a collaborative effort to address them all. The...
by Joanna Mills, RN, MSN, CNS, CIC | Dec 3, 2021 | Surface Testing Standards
Instructions for Use – Confusion and Chaos for Healthcare Professionals Author: Joanna Mills, RN, MSN, CNS, CIC December 3, 2021 I became involved with HSI as a board member when I was introduced to the purpose and mission of the institute, which are aligned with my...
by Lynda Lybert and Caroline Etland | Nov 26, 2019 | Surface Testing Standards
HSI announces the creation of the Healthcare Surfaces Certification Program Post Author: Lynda Lybert and Caroline Etland Surfaces are fomites that contribute to the acquisition and transmission of microbes that cause deadly infections. There is a critical need for...
by Linda Lybert, Executive Director | Jul 20, 2018 | Surface Testing Standards
Reducing Gaps in Surface Sampling and Testing in Healthcare Post Author: Linda Lybert, Executive Director July 20, 2018 There is no shortage of regulations, requirements, consensus standards, and protocols for processes and procedures in healthcare. In fact,...