by Healthcare Surfaces Institute | Mar 19, 2024 | Cleaning & Disinfection, Surface Testing Standards
Disinfectant Compatibility Testing Clarifies Need For Better IFUs by Barbara Strain, MA, SM(ASCP), CVAHP and Dr. Keri Lestage, Ph.D., PMP Disinfectant labels provide a wealth of information about a product, including the microorganisms the product is effective...
by Healthcare Surfaces Institute | Feb 1, 2024 | Cleaning & Disinfection, Surface Selection, Surface Testing Standards
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 was published January 25, 2024:...
by Linda Lybert, Executive Director | Jan 15, 2024 | Cleaning & Disinfection, Surface Selection, Surface Testing Standards
It’s Time to Stop Ignoring the Root Causes That Support HAIs We have started a new year, and over the last three weeks, there have been many great yet concerning articles on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs): Hospital Surfaces Can Harbor Harmful Microbes Even...
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...