PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain — Behind the sterile appearance of hospital rooms lurks an unexpected threat: the humble sink drain. While they may seem innocuous, these common fixtures harbor complex ...

A state health department investigation completed in May found workers at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo., were not properly cleaning vaginal ultrasound probes as well as other surgical ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — State and federal health leaders have stepped in after an Oregon endoscopy facility was temporarily closed due to some issues with cleaning and quality control. In a statement, ...

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has reported four patients contracted “superbug” infections from the same type of endoscope that caused similar problems at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical ...

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports microbial contamination - including pathogenic and potentially pathogenic bacteria - on high-touch hospital ...

NHS Grampian's faulty Central Decontamination Unit – which cleans surgical tools - is to undergo a refurbishment to help prevent future shutdowns. The facility was closed earlier in October after an ...

A Middle Georgia Department of Veterans’ Affairs facility is under fire by federal officials for allegedly failing to address concerns around tool sterilization and patient safety, even after two ...

A pensioner has criticised hygiene and patient care standards at Darlington Memorial Hospital after saying he was sent home ...