P
athogens, along with being invisi-
ble to the naked eye, can jump
from person to person in any
number of ways. That makes the battle against infections
both complex and daunting. Still, out of sight can't be an
excuse for out of mind. Just the opposite, in fact. An invisible enemy
demands keen awareness and extreme diligence. The experts we
talked to recommend these often overlooked practices to boost your
sterilization efforts.
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Winning the War Against
Cross-Contamination
Are you overlooking these crucial infection-prevention tools?
z ON THE FRONTLINES
Are your sterile repro-
cessing techs doing all
they can to prevent
healthcare-associated
infections?
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
Jim Burger
Associate Editor