Infection Control

During the winter months of November to February, seasonal illnesses such as colds, flu, coughs and throat infections peak in the UK, Germany and across Europe. Germs spread rapidly and are easily transmitted between people and surfaces, making it a ...

An Aberdeenshire company which exports its products across the globe is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The OTL Group’s interests are diverse spanning offshore cleaning, firefighting foams, foam testing and infection control products. Since opening for business in 1984, it has ...

The Healthcare Surfaces Institute™ (HSI) has merged with ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and will now be known as the Healthcare Surfaces Institute, a Division of ISSA. HSI community can become members of ISSA immediately. HSI was formed in ...

Microbiological testing firm, MSL Solution Providers, has introduced the new EN 17430 testing method in its roster of services. Proving efficacy to this standard helps manufacturers and suppliers ensure that their hand sanitiser’s claims are robust and meet all regulatory ...

The Textile Services Association (TSA) recently presented a new standardised test protocol for evaluating the disinfection efficacy of laundry wash processes at its spring conference. This marks the latest stage in the ongoing partnership between the TSA and De Montfort ...

The 16th Annual Infection Prevention Society Conference: Infection Prevention 2024, will be taking place at the ICC Birmingham from 23-25 September. The event’s innovative scientific programme features sessions led by international and national experts in infection prevention. Discover insightful topics, ...

It has long been acknowledged that the built environment plays a crucial role in infection control. Healthcare facilities need to be designed and renovated to prevent the spread of infections among patients, staff and visitors. Consultant Medical Microbiologist Michael Weinbren; ...

GOJO, the inventors of PURELL™, and the hand sanitiser category itself, is advising organisations, particularly those in the care sector that look after the elderly and the vulnerable, to take steps to lessen the impact of seasonal viruses this winter. ...

Kimberly-Clark Professional is marking the start of cold and flu season by reinforcing the importance of handwashing and offering tips on how to wash your hands properly to avoid transmitting germs. According to research, handwashing can reduce community illnesses such ...

Infection 360: What’s trending in infection prevention & control takes place on 8-9 November 2023 at the Pendulum Hotel and Manchester Conference Centre where renowned speakers within infection prevention discuss technology and its part in combatting new & existing pathogens.  ...