- Infection Prevention
You have the power to prevent infections
McKesson Medical-Surgical’s infection prevention program
The uPrevent™ infection prevention and control program is your source for building and enhancing your infection prevention program. Supported by our team of expert clinicians, we offer recommendations, guidelines and products for seven core infection prevention areas, collected from public and private sources. Access our resource library for additional content on preventing infections.
Infection Prevention Resources
Lessons from the 2024-2025 quad-demic: How providers can prepare for the next illness season
As flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus surged simultaneously, healthcare providers faced unprecedented strain. Discover key lessons from the 2024-2025 illness season to help your organization build resilience.
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Educational Webinar: Level Up: Enhanced Barrier Precautions with Demonstration
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Educational Webinar: Practice Essentials for Primary and Extended Care IPs: Information and Resources for Your IP Toolkit
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Educational Webinar: Magnitude of the Source: Pathogens from the Gut in the Fight Against Infections
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Know the signs of Norovirus
Norovirus is a serious illness, causing vomiting and diarrhea, and can infect people of all ages. Protect yourself and patients by:
- Washing your hands carefully with soap and water, especially before preparing or eating food, using the restroom or changing diapers. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are not a substitute for washing with soap and water.
- Washing fruits and vegetables and cook food thoroughly before eating.
- Not preparing food for others while they have symptoms and for three days after they recover from their illness.
- Cleaning and disinfecting contaminated surfaces thoroughly.
- Immediately cleaning and disinfecting contaminated surfaces by using a bleach-based cleaner as directed on the product label.
- Immediately removing and washing clothing or items that may be contaminated with vomit or fecal matter. Handle soiled items carefully. Wash laundry with detergent for the longest cycle time available and then machine dry.
Frequently Asked Questions in Infection Prevention
It’s essential to break the chain of infection, which includes: 1) infectious agent, 2) reservoir, 3) portal of exit; 4) mode of transmission; 5) portal of entry; and 6) susceptible host.1
While many steps are vital, hand hygiene may be the most important. Washing hands thoroughly for 20 seconds with soap and water can eliminate multiple pathogens simultaneously.2
Infection prevention involves universal and standard precautions; environmental cleaning and disinfection; needles, syringes and sharps safety; cleaning, decontamination and sterilization; and surgical site infection prevention. 5
Like other viruses, norovirus is spread from person to person. This can include having direct contact with a carrier, consuming contaminated food or beverages, touching contaminated surfaces or objects and then putting your fingers in your mouth.
Norovirus can cause extreme vomiting and diarrhea, as well as dehydration. It can even lead to death, especially among older adults.
Wash your hands often and well. Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces thoroughly. Use precautions in preparing and handling food.
Candida auris (C. auris) is a fungus resistant to antifungal medicine. Although it’s not a threat to healthy people, it can be deadly for people who are very sick, have invasive medical devices or spend significant time in healthcare facilities.
Since many cases are resistant to echinocandins, the treatment of choice, it’s much harder to stop the spread of the C. auris virus.
Our uPrevent™ infection prevention and control program is your single source for building and enhancing your infection prevention program. Explore the focus areas listed above for critical Infection Prevention resources and selected products.
Our clinical resource team is here to help
Whether you have questions about infection prevention best practices or you need product recommendations, you can count on us to have the tools and resources you need to enhance your infection prevention program.
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