Phenelle Segal Discusses SSI Prevention in Outpatient Surgery Magazine

Phenelle Segal, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Infection Control Consulting Services (ICCS) Founder and President, has contributed a column on surgical site infection (SSI) prevention to Outpatient Surgery Magazine.

The column was the cover story for the June issue of the magazine.

In the piece, Ms. Segal discusses a wide range of topics, including the following:

  • Nasal decolonization
  • Whole-room disinfection
  • ATP monitoring
  • Patient warming
  • Peel packs
  • Hand Sanitizers

Access the June issue of Outpatient Surgery Magazine by clicking here.

Phenelle Segal of ICCS Discusses Mold Growth in Sterilization Sink at CA Hospital

Infection Control Consulting Services (ICCS) Founder and President Phenelle Segal, RN, CIC, FAPIC, discussed a recent outbreak of mold at a California hospital with Outpatient Surgery Magazine.

The mold was found growing in a sterilization sink.

In the column, Ms. Segal explains some possible origins of the mold and emphasizes the need for organizations to perform proper cleaning in the decontamination room.

Access the Outpatient Surgery Magazine column here.

May 2017 Issue of Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter Published

The May 2017 issue of the ICCS Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter has published.

The issue identifies some of the most pertinent infection prevention and control news from May. Highlights of this issue include new SSI guidelines from CDC, link between higher temperatures and SSIs, increase in superbug cases, reduction of UTIs in nursing homes, and renewed emphasis on hand hygiene.

To access the issue, click here.

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