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MRSA – A serious threat

MRSA – A continuous and serious threat to Healthcare Facilities & Communities Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is bacteria that causes infections in different parts of the body. MRSA has mutated in the past 50 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three people carry some type of staph bacteria and two […]

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Healthcare Waste Management – Risks & Mitigations

The waste produced in the process of healthcare activities contains a higher number of potential infections and injuries than any other type of waste. The term healthcare waste includes all types of waste being produced within healthcare facilities (HCFs) including wards, emergencies, operation theaters, laboratories, and research centers, etc. According to the World Health Organization

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Be careful…

– Coronavirus is more stable on plastic and stainless steel. – NIH study found that the Coronavirus survives for longer up to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless-steel surfaces. – A study published in lancet reported Coronavirus to survive on plastic and stainless steel for even upto 7 days. Fear is even spreading faster than

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A Potential Threat, Often Ignored

Your facemask is not protecting you completely; Viruses & Bacteria are still retained on its outer surface, causing a potential threat of transmission Pathogens on the outer surface of the masks may cause self-contamination. Coronavirus, Adenovirus, bocavirus, respiratory syncytial virus and influenza virus were most commonly isolated. A hospital study demonstrated highest bacterial and fungal

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“Mishandling of Infectious Waste Can Cause Infection Spread”

Healthcare waste mishandling issues are worldwide. Waste if not managed poorly can result in outbreak of infectious and noncommunicable diseases. Hospital waste has increased greatly in recent years, particularly hospitals now use more disposable items, such as syringes, cutlery, food trays, bed pans, etc. Hospitals waste can be categorized into medical, cytotoxic and general waste.

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