Every 5 minutes a patient dies from a healthcare-associated infection
Surfaces can transmit microbes that cause deadly infections and are a severe threat to public health. The Healthcare Surfaces Institute is dedicated to stopping this hidden threat, but we NEED YOUR HELP.
The time is now to stop surface-related infections and deaths
The Healthcare Surfaces Institute (HSI) is the only organization to bring together global, multidisciplinary experts to focus on the threat surfaces present in our healthcare environment. HSI is working with manufacturers, researchers, healthcare providers and other experts in the field to change how surfaces are designed, manufactured, installed and maintained.
This will take everyone working together.
Surfaces can transmit microbes that cause deadly infections and are a serious threat to our health.
people get healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) per year
people die yearly from HAIs and many more live altered lives that require ongoing medical care
1 out of 25
patients will acquire a HAI during their hospital stay
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs):
HAIs are infections patients acquire while in a healthcare facility that are unrelated to the original medical care they received. The most common cause is pathogens on surfaces.
We develop sustainable solutions to stop HAIs in their tracks. Join us!
Membership
Case Studies
Real-world scenarios that examine the root causes of HAI transmission via surfaces and our findings on how these problems can be successfully addressed.
Webinars
Our on-demand webinars address how contaminated surfaces contribute to the spread of microbes that cause deadly infections and how this can be prevented.
Certification
Currently, there are no scientific-based standard testing requirements for effective, safe surface disinfection compatibility. We are going to change that.
We are working to save lives.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we rely on donations to save lives. We need your help.
Please consider donating, becoming a member, or exploring corporate sponsorship through your workplace today.
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Latest News & Work
Solving a Microbial Issue at a Macro Level: How Surfaces Support Biofilm Formation
Biofilms adhere to surfaces and are the most adaptable microbial feature in nature. This structure serves many purposes, including protection from the biocides that destroy microbes. It is time we look at what is happening beyond visual inspections of surfaces.
Dr. Curt White: In Memoriam
HSI mourns the loss of a valued friend, colleague, and supporter Dr. Curtis White was a founding member of the Healthcare Surfaces Institute and was an active supporter of the board of directors and a major donor. His incredible knowledge and expertise in...
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 Healthcare Surfaces Institute (HSI) is the only organization focused on the issue of surfaces....
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