Infection Control News

Health Europa brings you the latest Infection Control News from across the field of European Health & Social Care. We take a look into the disciplines concerned in the prevention of health-associated infection.

Rapid COVID-19 testing to be kick started in the UK

Rapid COVID-19 testing to be kick started in the UK

Rapid COVID-19 testing will be expanded this week as part of the next stage of partnership between NHS Test and Trace and local directors...
Hygiene compliance in preventing healthcare-associated infections

Hygiene compliance in preventing healthcare-associated infections

Bacterial screenings at Stockholm’s Karolinska University Hospital enabled researchers to identify and alleviate infection risks. Up to one in 10 hospital patients will develop a...
Environmental hygiene in healthcare with Clean Hospitals

Environmental hygiene in healthcare with Clean Hospitals

HEQ speaks with Clean Hospitals about the importance of healthcare environmental hygiene for patient safety. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown into sharp relief a number...
Infection mitigation in aerosol generating dental procedures

Infection mitigation in aerosol generating dental procedures

A new feasibility study has demonstrated the effectiveness of measures that mitigate the spread of infection during aerosol generating dental procedures. The COVID-19 pandemic has...
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Influenza vaccine supply in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic

Valeria Fava, Isabella Mori, Mariano Votta, and Maira Cardillo of Cittadinanzattiva have curated the results of a civic survey on the supply of influenza...

European Commission steps up measures to control COVID-19 spread

The European Commission has announced it is launching additional measures to help control the spread of COVID-19 as the virus begins to resurge. As well...
Hospital bacteria source highlights need for improved infection control

Hospital bacteria source highlights need for improved infection control

Findings from a new study have shown an under-recognised bacteria source – the hospital floor – that highlights the need for improved infection control...
Orbel: improving the habit of hand hygiene

Orbel: improving the habit of hand hygiene

Orbel is a patented, wearable hand sanitiser designed to drastically reduce the spread of infection. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated two million...
healthcare-associated infections

Reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections

Nova Biologicals presents a systematic and proven approach to reducing Clostridium difficile and many other healthcare-associated infections.
The next step in antimicrobial surface and personal protection technology

The next step in antimicrobial surface and personal protection technology

Goldshield’s innovation could help combat the global issue of healthcare-associated infection, including COVID-19. Goldshield Technologies was founded in 2008 by Tom Higgins, an expert in...
How to eliminate an obvious source of hospital infection

How to eliminate an obvious source of hospital infection

Silentia offers a strategic solution to infection control in healthcare facilities. Hygiene is a key focus at hospitals to prevent the spread of bacteria, infections,...
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Automated handwashing technology to redefine hand hygiene

CleanTech standardises automated handwashing in 12 seconds, removing more than 99.9% of pathogens, reducing risk of infection, and improving hygiene performance. IT is widely accepted...

Australian respirator manufacturer at the forefront of COVID-19

CleanSpace Technology is delivering a revolution in respiratory protection for the healthcare sector. CleanSpace® Technology, an Australian company that designs and manufactures next-generation respirators, has...
Safeguarding at-risk essential service facilities from COVID-19

Safeguarding at-risk essential service facilities from COVID-19

New Australian card-to-card technology safeguards at-risk essential service facilities from COVID-19 by automating initial contact tracing protocols. As essential services such as health and aged...
Reduce the risks of infection when using ultrasound

Reduce the risks of infection when using ultrasound

Ultrasound infection prevention includes properly covering the transducer, eliminating the risks posed by ultrasound gel, and disinfecting the probe post-procedure. Medical facilities exist to care...
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Exploring the advantages of UVC disinfection

LED Direct is committed to leveraging UVC radiation in the global fight against COVID-19. At LED Direct we supply LED lighting and smart home products...
Revolutionising ozone disinfection as a state-of-the-art technology

Revolutionising ozone disinfection as a state-of-the-art technology

STERISAFE deploys the most advanced ozone technology for room decontamination and surface disinfection. Though discussions regarding ozone as a disinfection method may seem relatively new,...
Engineering healthy buildings with UVC LEDs in a post-COVID-19 world

Engineering healthy buildings with UVC LEDs in a post-COVID-19 world

UVC LEDs provide effective, efficient disinfection of air, water and the high-touch surfaces where they are most needed. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the worldwide...
Infection prevention and control in the workplace

Infection prevention and control in the workplace

Get Ready sets a standard for integrated resilience. For over 12 years, Get Ready has developed IPAC and infectious disease outbreak programmes for hospitals and...
New interoperable, EU-wide track and trace gateway implemented    

New interoperable, EU-wide track and trace gateway implemented    

The European Commission has implemented an EU-wide interoperable ‘gateway’ linked to contact tracing and warning apps. To break the chain of COVID-19 infections across borders...

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