When Sharing Isn’t Caring
We use a lot of shared devices and equipment in healthcare. But these devices and equipment are all surfaces that can have germs on them. Because heal…
Tag: Infection Control
How Germs Spread in the Healthcare Environment
Hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes are where people come for care, so there is a high chance some patients will have an infection. When a person ha…
Inhale, Exhale: How Germs Spread from The Respiratory System
It’s easy to take breathing for granted. But we should know exactly what the respiratory system is and how it can play a role in germs spreading in …
When To Apply Infection Control Actions
Infection control keeps germs from spreading and making people sick. Infection control actions are based on recognizing the risks for germs to spread.…
Our Skin: A Protective Barrier, But Home to Germs
Many germs, especially bacteria, normally live and grow on healthy skin and usually do not cause harm. In fact, our skin is a reservoir for germs – …
5 Reasons to Pledge to Complete CDC Project Firstline Training and Activities on Infection Control!
When you practice infection control consistently and confidently, it can help stop the spread of disease in healthcare settings and save lives. This i…
Blood and Guts – How Germs Can Spread from Your Blood and Gastrointestinal System
Two reservoirs where germs can live and thrive in the human body are your blood and gastrointestinal (GI) system. When germs spread from these reservo…
Do You Know Where Germs Live?
Did you know that germs are everywhere? The world is covered in germs! Everything has germs – every surface, material, and object, including your bo…
From Classroom to Clinics: Tackling Infection Control Through Education
15-year-old Anna Valdez fidgeted in her chair as her eyes scanned the stethoscope, cotton balls, and other medical supplies on the far wall of the exa…
Wanda Montalvo: Preventing Infections in Community Health Centers, Latino Communities
As Wanda Montalvo sat at her desk working on paperwork, she could hear nurses and physicians bustling about in the lobby. It was the 1980s, and Wanda …