A state health department investigation completed in May found workers at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo., were not properly cleaning vaginal ultrasound probes as well as other surgical ...

PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain — Behind the sterile appearance of hospital rooms lurks an unexpected threat: the humble sink drain. While they may seem innocuous, these common fixtures harbor complex ...

Hospitals are places where patients go to receive treatment and care. They must be kept as clean as possible to reduce the spread of infections and promote patient safety. The two most critical ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — State and federal health leaders have stepped in after an Oregon endoscopy facility was temporarily closed due to some issues with cleaning and quality control. In a statement, ...

The hospital will continue its no-visitor policy, increase cleaning protocols and require all patients and staff members to wear masks, the notice said.

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports microbial contamination - including pathogenic and potentially pathogenic bacteria - on high-touch hospital ...

With increased emphasis on safety and sanitation since the onset of the pandemic, commercial cleaning services have become essential components of a healthy and thriving building. Attention to ...