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The Facts About Handwashing
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When done correctly, handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Good handwashing technique is easy to learn and can significantly reduce the spread of infectious diseases. This article discusses the benefits of hand washing, proper techniques, and using antibacterial gels when soap and water is not available.

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The Contagious Patient: Identifying, Containing, and Treating Appropriately
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A look at how to minimize exposure of contagious patients by identifying patients, educating staff, providing feedback, containing the patient, having enough rooms to hold contagious patients, observing infection control practices, and treating infections appropriately.

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Adult Infectious Disease Notes
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The risks to Healthcare Workers (HCW's) of occupationally-acquired infection with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and, to a lesser extent, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) have been reasonably well quantified within this article. It also examines the risks of transmitting these blood borne viruses from healthcare workers to patients in medical and dental settings.

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Needless Needlestick Injuries
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A look at the risks, accomplishments and challenges involved in preventing needlestick injuries.  Successful programs for preventing needlestick injuries include eliminating unnecessary needles, using sharps safety devices, changing work practices to prevent injury and creating a culture of safety.

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A Systematic Audit of Economic Evidence Linking Nosocomial Infections and IC Interventions
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When searches were performed using MEDLINE and HealthSTAR with search criteria related to nosocomial infections, infection control and hospital acquired infections cross referenced with cost analysis, economics and cost-effectiveness analysis results found a need to increase the economic evidence of infections.

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