What are "Targeted Moments of Environmental Disinfection" (TMED)? What are Targeted Moments of Environmental Disinfection?

TMED = smarter, targeted surface disinfection right when it matters. Combine with biocidal surfaces for stronger HAI protection. A powerful strategy for safer care. 👏

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#TMED #HAIs #CHAIRCoalition #InfectionControl

CHAIR Canada A coalition of members working on introducing engineered solutions to reduce HAIs.

CHAIR responds to the petition opposing CSA Z94.4-25.
✅ Clear & science-based
🛑 Clarifies what the standard does not say
🤝 Supports HCW safety

Read: chaircoalition.org/News.htm
#CSAStandard #CHAIRCoalition #InfectionPrevention

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📰 New UV Solutions Magazine features CHAIR members:
• EIP – Barry Hunt (p.8)
• Avian Flu – Dr. Koutchma et al (p.12)
• Dose Response – Anderson, Koutchma & Dixon (p.24)
• NIST Conf. Recap (p.46)
🔗 uvsolutionsmag.com

#UVGI #CHAIRCoalition #InfectionControl

Improving indoor air is critical to public health, productivity and competitiveness Improving indoor air is critical to public health, productivity and competitiveness in a world with highly contagious airborne infectious diseases.

Ventilation is public health infrastructure.

This article calls for a Canada-wide investment in clean indoor air — to fight illness, protect the economy, and reduce long COVID burden.

Read it here:
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#cleanair #publichealth #ventilation #CHAIRcoalition

What is a Point Prevalence Study? Point prevalence studies - what are their pros and cons?

Point prevalence studies (PPS) help us spot trends in infection and antibiotic use with minimal resources — but they’re not the full picture.

Here’s a clear, helpful explainer:
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#infectioncontrol #HAI #CHAIRcoalition #PointPrevalence

Cut Throught the Copper Craze: How to Know What Works What's the deal with all the copper products popping up?

Copper’s everywhere — but which products truly prevent infections?

EPA-registered copper surfaces like EOScu have science to back them up. This article breaks it down.

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#infectionprevention #coppersurfaces #publichealth #CHAIRcoalition

Fostering Healthier Communities through Enhanced Infection Prevention Strategies in Schools | Voice for Infection Prevention %

Schools matter in infection prevention 🧼
IPC pros are bringing hygiene habits into classrooms—because healthy schools = healthy communities.
Let’s support safer learning spaces.

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#InfectionControl #SchoolHealth #CHAIRCoalition

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Hospital sinks are reservoirs of risk. This study shows surface bacteria return fast—even after cleaning—thanks to drain biofilms.
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#InfectionPrevention #HospitalHygiene #CHAIRCoalition

Far-UVC (222 nm) efficiently inactivates an airborne pathogen in a room-sized chamber - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Far-UVC (222 nm) efficiently inactivates an airborne pathogen in a room-sized chamber

Real-world study shows Far-UVC can cut airborne pathogens by 98%—silently and safely. Built-in protection that doesn’t depend on behavior.

🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#FarUVC #InfectionControl #HealthDesign #CHAIRCoalition

Can Copper Make Transit Safer? Can Copper Make Public Transit Safer?   The CHAIR Coalition partnered with transit systems in Toronto and Vancouver to find out—testing antimicrobial copper on high-touch surfaces like poles and sta...

🎧 Podcast Drop: Antimicrobial copper on transit vehicles?

Our 20-minute episode covers:
• 99.9% bacterial reduction
• Year-long durability
• What riders think

Listen here: chaircoalition.org/blog/can-cop...

#CopperInTransit #CHAIRCoalition #CleanTransit #PublicHealth

Revolutionary Approach Reduces Clostridioides difficile Infections by 90% at Henry Ford Hospital | Voice for Infection Prevention %

Henry Ford Hospital’s nephrology unit reduced C. diff infections by 90% with early testing, bedside learning, and a proactive culture of safety.
A model worth watching.

voiceforip.com/revolutionar...

#InfectionPrevention #Cdiff #PatientSafety #HealthcareInnovation #CHAIRCoalition

What if hospitals were designed to prevent infections—not just respond to them?

CHAIR believes in air, water & surface safety that’s built in, not bolted on.

Because healing should be safe.
#CHAIRCoalition #EIP

Automatic doors. Touchless sinks. Sensor dispensers.

We already trust automation for hygiene.
CHAIR asks: Why not infection prevention too?

It’s time for UV-C, airflow, and surface safety to be built in—by design.
#CHAIRCoalition #EIP

Use of automated room disinfection systems in the health care environment: A national survey Automated room disinfection systems (ARDSs) have been increasingly adopted worldwide to address emerging infectious diseases and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This study aims to assess the current us...

UV-C tech holds real promise—but without correct placement and cycle time, it may not deliver. This study reinforces that engineering solutions must be used strategically to reduce HAIs.

www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019...
#SurfaceDisinfection #InfectionControl #PatientSafety #CHAIRCoalition

EIP is more than UV or copper.

It’s a system that includes:
✅ Ventilation
✅ Water safety
✅ Surface engineering
✅ Automated disinfection

CHAIR supports layered, built-in protection.
#CHAIRCoalition #EIP

Dr. Elizabeth Bryce helped push EIP from idea to reality:
✅ Clinical validation of UV-C
✅ Explored scent-detection dogs
✅ Advocated for infection surveillance reform

True change needs bold voices. She was one.
#CHAIRCoalition

What are endotoxins? What are endotoxins and what role do they play in infection?

Endotoxins—released by Gram-negative bacteria—can trigger deadly immune responses like septic shock.
Infection prevention is our best defense.
#InfectionControl #CHAIRCoalition #HAIs

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CHAIR Canada A coalition of members working on introducing engineered solutions to reduce HAIs.

CHAIR Executive Director Barry Hunt and board member Richard Dixon were recognized for their impactful Lunch & Learn sessions with the BC IPAC Community of Practice.

🔗 Read more: chaircoalition.org/News.htm

#CHAIRCoalition #InfectionPrevention #LeadershipMatters

The Case for Standardizing Cleaning and Disinfection: Why Consistency Is Critical to Patient Safety Inconsistent cleaning practices continue to jeopardize patient safety. Experts urge health care leaders to treat cleaning as clinical care—essential, standardized, and foundational to infection preven...

Surface hygiene is a frontline defense.
This article makes the case for treating environmental cleaning like clinical care—not an afterthought.
Standardization saves lives.
#InfectionPrevention #SurfaceHygiene #PatientSafety #ChairCoalition

www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/case-st...

The Hidden Cost of Staying Too Long: Why Reducing Infections Could Free Up Beds and Budgets How does length of stay affect hospital budgets? And how much are HAIs the culprit?

Every extra hospital day carries risks—especially for infection.
By reducing HAIs through smarter prevention strategies, we improve safety and free up resources.

#InfectionControl #PatientSafety #HospitalDesign #ChairCoalition #safespaces

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Far-UVC Technology Poised to Transform Indoor Infection Control Far-UVC technology offers a promising solution for continuous disinfection in occupied spaces, with growing evidence supporting its safety, efficacy, and potential in health care environments.

Far-UVC is no longer just theory—it’s working in real hospitals and care settings.
Safe for people. Effective against airborne pathogens.
A quiet revolution in clean indoor air.

#FarUVC #InfectionPrevention #HealthcareInnovation #ChairCoalition

www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/far-uvc...

Better cleaning of hospital equipment could cut patient infections by one-third – and save money A new study has found improving cleaning practices in hospital could make a big difference. Here’s what the researchers did.

Why are we still underestimating the power of a clean surface?
Research confirms that better cleaning of shared hospital equipment can reduce infections by 33%—and save money.
Clean is safe.

theconversation.com/better-clean...
#HospitalInfections #InfectionControl #SurfaceHygiene #ChairCoalition

🌎 Pathogen-free spaces start here! CHAIR Coalition’s Strategic Plan is now live, outlining our commitment to infection prevention across air, water & surfaces.

🔗 Read more: chaircoalition.org/strategic-plan.htm

#InfectionPrevention #SafeSpaces #CHAIRCoalition #StrategicPlan #PublicHealth