NYC Schools Prepare For 2nd Outbreak Of Swine Flu Aug 17, 2009
After the chaos of last year, the school received donated sterilization equipment, and the school nurse bought touch-forehead thermometers to make mass triage easier. And McLaughlin, the assistant principal, has at least one virus-related development to look forward to. (Click2Houston, TX)
Beauty therapy industry under fire Jun 23, 2009
Salons are required to sterilise disposable implements, such as electrolysis needles, and if an autoclave (sterilization equipment) is not on the premises then an arrangement with the local hospital autoclave centre is required. In a Californian case two years ago, numerous nail bars, providing leg wax and Pedi-spas, caused staph infections in their clients' legs due to a lack of adequate sterilisation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Equipment blamed for botulism in food Apr 2, 2009
The company running the Castleberry's plant when botulism toxin was found in its food products has filed suit against the manufacturer of its sterilization equipment ... In the lawsuit, Bumble Bee blames Malo and Massman, contending that a design flaw disguised a leaking valve in the sterilization equipment. (The Augusta Chronicle)
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare system to get $11.5 million in stimulus funding Apr 2, 2009
6 million for electrical upgrades, improvements to sterilization equipment, new windows and funds for water-related projects. The two healthcare systems are the only ones in Southwestern Pennsylvania that received the allocation from the Recovery Act. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
