Common pathogen is resistant to hospital disinfectant cleaners
In this rapidly advancing world, we often assume our safety precautions, like using cleaners, are up-to-date. However, a recent discovery may shake that confidence. A widely prevalent pathogen shows a surprising level of resistance to common household and hospital cleaners. In a recent study, a team of chemists from Emory University uncovered a potent bacterial pathogen's resilience. The concerns revolve around a ubiquitous pathogen called P. aeruginosa, resistant to many antibiotics and commonly found in hospitals. "Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major nosocomial pathogen that persists in healthcare settings despite rigorous disinfection protocols due to intrinsic mechanisms conferring resistance," noted the researchers. The situation is grave...
Hygiene specialist recalls ‘overriding smell of mould’ in hospital plant room
There was “an overriding smell of mould” in the central plant room of a flagship hospital at the centre of infection concerns, an inquiry has heard.The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry heard evidence on Tuesday afternoon from Tim Wafer, a water hygiene specialist who was brought into the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow in 2018 to advise on the use of chlorine dioxide to treat “microbiological issues” in the water system.He told the inquiry that when he first visited the hospital he was struck by its “enormous” size, and the fact the water system depended on a central plant room.“My...
Aitkin hospital earns five-star rating for cleanliness
Recently, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare announced a list of hospitals across the country that have earned a five-star rating for cleanliness, including Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin. This report is produced based on patient satisfaction surveys issued and compiled by the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS). This is a national, standardized survey of hospital patients about their experience during a recent inpatient stay. The surveys were completed between October 2022 and September 2023. ...