PUZZLED BY STENOTROPHOMONAS MALTOPHILIA: DO WE NEED WATER MANAGEMENT OR INFECTION PREVENTION? March 2, 2022
This presentation will summarize the process for conducting case and outbreak investigations of legionellosis in Wisconsin, and how public health partners, other state agencies, the facilities involved, and their consultants work together during and after these investigations.
PUZZLED BY POTENTIAL JOINT COMMISSION SURVEY VULNERABILITIES? DEC 1
Ensure your healthcare facility passes the The Joint Commission survey. Get tips from an experienced TJC surveyor.
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Isolated from Environmental Water Samples with New Culture Media
Special Pathogens Laboratory conducted the first study of new RGM culture media to recover Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) from environmental water samples. Previously used for clinical recovery for NTM, this study shows that RGM is the most effective media to isolate these waterborne pathogens from potable and non-potable water sources paving the way for greater detection and prevention.
PUZZLED BY WHY INFECTION PREVENTIONISTS WORRY ABOUT WATER? January 6
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are an increasingly frequent cause of pulmonary disease, particularly in individuals with predisposing conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Find out why NTM a waterborne pathogen of growing concern. Learn about a new method for recovery of NTM from water samples, resulting in a highly simplified culture method and an increased yield of NTM.
PUZZLED BY LABORATORY ISOLATION OF NTM? December 9
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are an increasingly frequent cause of pulmonary disease, particularly in individuals with predisposing conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Find out why NTM a waterborne pathogen of growing concern. Learn about a new method for recovery of NTM from water samples, resulting in a highly simplified culture method and an increased yield of NTM.