Posts Categorized: Sanitation
Research Contamination: The First 24 Hours
By Donna Monroe Biomedical Research, Sanitation This is Part 2 of our four-part series on QuipDecon decontamination services. Last week we introduced Donna Monroe, Vice President and leader of our QuipDecon team. This week we're covering what happens in the critical first 24 hours after discovering contamination. Next week: deciding between internal and professional decontamination approaches. The sentinel results hit your
ATP VALIDATION AND RESEARCH REPRODUCIBILITY
By Kyle DeBruhl Biomedical Research, Sanitation WHY IS ATP VALIDATION IMPORTANT? Every researcher knows that reproducible results start with a controlled environment. In our decades of supporting research facilities, we've found that one of the most overlooked aspects of research control is validating cleaning protocols. While many facilities have robust cleaning procedures in place, knowing whether these procedures are consistently effective
Streamlining Vendor Management
By Kyle DeBruhl Biomedical Research, Cagewash, Disinfectants, Halo Disinfection System, Industry, Sanitation Reduce Waste. Reduce Costs. Streamline Vendors. Decontamination services? Cage wash program management? Drinking water? Whole-Room Disinfection? Yes, we do that too. Our comprehensive approach means that what we recommend will be meticulously tailored to meet your needs, whatever they may be. How can we help streamline your procurement? It all starts with superior chemistries, formulated
Holistic Facility Hygiene in Xenotransplantation
By Kyle DeBruhl Biomedical Research, Detection & Monitoring Products, Sanitation In swine research facilities, especially those involved in genetic engineering and xenotransplantation, maintaining stringent biosecurity measures is essential to ensure the integrity of research and the health of both animals and staff. The risk of contamination can compromise research results, endanger animal welfare, and even pose health risks to personnel. That’s why at Quip Labs,Choosing the Right Disinfectant for Controlling Coxiella burnetii
By Kyle DeBruhl Bacteria, Sanitation, UncategorizedChoosing the Right Disinfectant for Controlling Coxiella burnetii: Key Factors to Consider Coxiella burnetii (pronounced “KOK-see-EL-uh burn-ET-ee-eye”), the bacterium responsible for Q fever, presents a unique challenge in both healthcare and agricultural environments. Known for its resilience and classification as a CDC/HHS Select Agent, C. burnetii requires special consideration when developing disinfection protocols. Because of
The Science of ATP Monitoring
By Kyle DeBruhl Animal Drinking Water Cleaning Systems, Bacteria, Biomedical Research, Clinical, Companion Animal Care, Detection & Monitoring Products, Food Processing, Industry, Pharmaceutical Production, Sanitation, SurfaceWhat is ATP? Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a chemical produced in all living cells. Its presence on a surface is an indication of organic contamination. That contamination can come from human contact, bacterial presence or some other form of organic residue. The amount of ATP remaining on a cleaned surface is a direct indication of
Are You Doing All You Can to Prevent Bronchoscope Infection?
By Kyle DeBruhl Bacteria, Pathogen, Sanitation, Uncategorized Increase in Bronchoscope-Related HAI on the Rise: An increased frequency of infections caused by bronchoscopes contaminated by multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae have been published during the past few years (ICT, CDC.gov, NCBI.nlm.nih.gov). These recent outbreaks of HAI’s prompted the FDA to issue an official Safety Communication about microbial transmission and infection associated with
Our Sanitation Survival Guide can help you get your facility hygiene under control
By Kyle DeBruhl Biomedical Research, Companion Animal Care, Detection & Monitoring Products, Food Processing, Pharmaceutical Production, Sanitation, Using QuipLabs.comYou can increase the efficacy of your facility hygiene plan by downloading your copy of the Sanitation Survival Guide, and keeping it in your facility. Below you’ll find a few highlights from the guide, as well as a form to download it on your own. Quick and Dirty Tips to Get Clean: The four pillars