Solving the Odor Problem
Body odor is a persistent problem, which we have tried to combat with everything, from masking with perfume to using natural remedies, such as apple cider vinegar. We all sweat. There’s no way around it. Whether caused from heat, exercise,... Read More →
The Importance of Hygienic Bedding
It’s no secret that the past few years have shed a light on the importance of good health and hygiene practices. This not only includes behaviors such as washing hands and covering coughs and sneezes, but also careful cleaning and... Read More →
Infections in the Military
As Veterans Affairs hospitals have started adopting innovative measures including antimicrobial silver for soft surface intervention as a key infection prevention tool, it’s a good time to take a look at infections in the military. While technologies have been employed... Read More →
Applied Silver Announces the Appointment of Brigadier General Ben Robinson to Strategic Advisory Board
Noted Veteran Affairs leader partners with Company to advance veterans’ healthcare with groundbreaking SilvaClean® antimicrobial technology. HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Applied Silver Inc., a health technology company focused on eradicating the spread of infectious diseases through... Read More →
A Salute To Infection Preventionists
As the current pandemic rages on with new variants, like Omicron, and the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs escalates, it’s time to give another well-deserved nod to all of the frontline workers keeping us safe, starting with Infection Preventionists. Jack... Read More →
Can Preventing HAIs Increase Profitability?
We all know the impact of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) – on patient health, direct and indirect medical costs, and even the social-emotional well-being of patients. Thus, the benefits of preventing just one HAI would have a profound impact on not... Read More →
Where things stand with MRSA
According to the CDC, “significant progress was made to reduce MRSA bloodstream infections in healthcare from 2005 – 2012, when the rates of MRSA bloodstream infections decreased by 17.1% each year.” Progress slowed from 2013 – 2016, when “no significant... Read More →
The next normal
For almost a year, we’ve heard of and referred to “the new normal.” Needless to say, as the current crisis persists alongside other existing pathological threats, the phrase has lost its novelty. As infection preventionists gather at next month’s Cleaning,... Read More →
“How can we do more with less?”
With widespread reports over the last 18 months of less time for surveillance and data collection, less reporting and feedback, and less PPE availability, the ongoing question facing infection prevention professionals seems to be, “how can we do more with... Read More →
Applied Silver and New York Red Bulls Partner to Introduce SilvaClean to Major League Soccer
Innovative antimicrobial technology provides enhanced infection prevention component to health and hygiene protocols HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — Applied Silver Inc. (www.appliedsilver.com), innovators of the one-of-a-kind germ-killing SilvaClean® technology, announced today their partnership with the New... Read More →