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The Microgrid Knowledge Conference: Key Healthcare Session

Feb. 6, 2025
The Microgrid Conference 2025 is taking place April 15-17 at the Sheraton Dallas and will feature a session entitled, “Lessons Learned from Healthcare Microgrids.”
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APIC says healthcare facilities must adopt aggressive infection prevention and control measures to keep resistant C. auris from spreading

Aug. 23, 2021
After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the possible transmission of pan-resistant Candida auris in the U.S., the Association for Professionals in...
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New designation rewards building owners for using validated metrics for air quality

July 28, 2021
Aircuity, announced its support for the recently launched WELL Performance Rating, a new standard for healthy indoor environments developed by the International WELL Building ...
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Proposed exoskeleton standard would support cleaning and sanitation procedures

July 19, 2021
A proposed ASTM International standard will provide a guide for cleaning and sanitizing exoskeletons used in the clinical environment. ASTM’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee...
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Surface and air contamination with SARS-CoV-2 from hospitalized COVID-19 patients

June 3, 2021
Results from a study by researchers at multiple healthcare facilities in Toronto suggest that air and surfaces may pose a limited risk to healthcare workers after being hospitalized...
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Processing reusable microfiber cleaning and bulk healthcare linen products outlined

May 19, 2021
The Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) released its second report in series that provides an overview of the proper processing procedures required to preserve the...