Infection Prevention & Control
Safety Engineered Devices : Use and Activation in Six Western US Hospitals
A study into the activation rate and use of Safety Engineered Devices (SED) in 6 hospitals in US west.
C-Diff Transmission Potential with Sharps Containers
This study examined literature and guidelines to determine the microbiological risk of using reusable clinical waste containers.
Reusable Sharps Containers: Impact on Infection Risk
This study examined literature and guidelines to determine the microbiological risk of using reusable clinical waste containers.
What is Infectious Waste? – 10 Examples
Learn what infectious waste is, its types, and safe disposal methods. Discover best practices and how Sharpsmart ensures compliant waste management solutions.
The Microbiology Behind Reusable Containers in Hospitals
The paper delves into the microbiology behind reusable clinical waste containers and provides information on the decontamination efficacy and risks for the hospital environment.
Safely Managing Category A Infectious Waste in Healthcare Settings
A guide to Category A waste management. Learn how to safely dispose of Category A, including proper packaging, classification, and disposal methods.
Preventing Pathogen Spread in Clinical Waste Disposal
Discover essential actions to prevent the spread of pathogens in clinical waste disposal. Protect your healthcare facility today with these safe practices.
Identifying Common Sources of Infection in Hospitals
Learn how to identify common sources of infection in hospitals, explore major transmission risks, and implement strategies to keep your facility safe.
Managing Mpox Waste in the Healthcare Setting: A Balanced Approach
A guide to Mpox waste management. Learn how to safely dispose of mpox waste, including proper packaging, classification, and disposal methods.
What Diseases Can Result From a Sharps Injury?
A breakdown of common diseases associated with needlestick injuries and the importance of proper sharps waste management to reduce infection risks.
7 Tips for Clinical Staff to Make Healthcare Safer
Ensuring patient safety is a collective responsibility that clinical staff shoulder each day – here are 7 practical tips to make healthcare safer.
How Healthcare Waste Management Can Impact Infection Control
A look at how healthcare waste management can impact infection control and how an optimised approach can be designed to reduce infection risk.