Articles Archives
2019 Articles
5 Innovations in Infection Control (Outpatient Surgery Magazine, January)
2018 Articles
10 common infection prevention and control deficiency findings in healthcare facilities (Becker’s Clinical Leadership & Infection Control, September)
White Paper: Nasal Decolonization's Broadening Application: Replacing Contact Precautions (Infection Control Today, March)
What Did We Learn from the Ebola Scare? (ADVANCE for Nurses, January)
2017 Articles
Improving Reprocessing Compliance: 5 Steps to Take (AORN's Ambulatory Insider, November)
White Paper: Nasal Decolonization's Broadening Application: Replacing Contact Precautions (Infection Control Today)
A Deep Dive Into Surface Disinfection (Outpatient Surgery Magazine, October)
The Power to Prevent SSIs (Outpatient Surgery Magazine, June)
What Caused Mold to Grow in Sterilization Sink? (Outpatient Surgery Magazine, June)
The Nose Knows: Stop Staph Where It Lurks (Outpatient Surgery Magazine, January)
2016 Articles
Getting in Gear: Anti-Microbial Stewardship – Not Just for Hospitals Anymore (The Joint Commission's Ambulatory Buzz blog, October)
The Role of Personal Protective Equipment in Infection Prevention History (Infection Control Today, October)
Splash, Soap, Rinse, Dry: How to assess hand hygiene and stay compliant (ASC Focus, September)
3 challenges ASC face in multidisciplinary antibiotic stewardship program implementation (Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality, July)
CMS Surveys: A Primer for the Infection Preventionist (Infection Control Today, June)
Where to Focus Your Infection Prevention Efforts (Outpatient Surgery Magazine, June)
Infection prevention in 2016: 10 key areas of focus (Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality, January)
2015 Articles
If your facility utilizes reusable medical devices, the time to review your reprocessing procedures is now. Here's why. (NurseCompetency, September)
CMS Revises ASC Infection Control Surveyor Worksheet: Q&A with Phenelle Segal of Infection Control Consulting Services (AmkaiSolutions, September)
Infection Prevention Strategies: 5 Areas of Focus (AORN's OR Exec, August)
CMS to Scrutinize ASC Infection Control Efforts (Outpatient Surgery Magazine, July)
Mitigating Risk When the Unthinkable Happens (Infection Control Today, May)
Education, dedication, planning: Preventing infection in the ASC (Healthcare Purchasing News, May)
Women Leaders in the ASC Industry to Know (Becker's ASC Review, April)
2014 Articles
UPMC Presbyterian, AGH identified as spots for suspected Ebola patients (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, October)
Local Infections Specialist Speaks Out on Ebola Outbreak (CBS 12 News television interview, October)
Infection Specialist Says US Needs to Do a Better Job Fighting Ebola (CBS 12 News television interview, October)
Stemming the threat of MDROs (Long-Term Living, October)
Health officials work to prevent spread of Ebola (ABC News 25 television interview, October)
Phenelle Segal Interviewed on Ebola by Pittsburgh's KDKA-CBS Radio (radio interview, October)
Ebola threat in U.S., and we're not prepared to contain it, experts warn (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, October)
Upcoming ASCQR influenza vaccination process of care measure: What ASCs need to know (Becker's ASC Review, September)
Women Leaders in the ASC Industry to Know (Becker's ASC Review, August)
Medical Waste: A Review of the Essentials for the Infection Preventionist (Infection Control Today, August)
10 Thoughts on Improving Infection Control in the ASC (Becker's Infection Control and Clinical Quality, June)
10 Leaders to Know in the ASC Industry (Becker's ASC Review, April)
Infection Prevention and Medicare: Make sure that your program meets and exceeds the standards (ASC Focus, March) (Membership required for access)
One on one with Phenelle Segal RN CIC (Long-Term Living, January)
2013 Articles
"Real Life" Issues in Dental Practice: The Findings of a Consultant (Montgomery-Bucks Dental Society Bulletin, November)
235 People in the ASC Industry to Know (Becker’s ASC Review, November)
VA Pittsburgh often delayed reporting Legionnaires' cases to state, records show (Pittsburgh Tribune Live, June)
Leaders of Tomorrow: Phenelle Segal, RN, CIC (Long-Term Living, May)
7 Keys to Effective Decontamination (Outpatient Surgery Magazine, May) (Complimentary account required for access)
House bill introduced to require VA reporting of Legionnaires' and other infectious diseases (Trib Live, April)
Conquering C. difficile in LTC (Long-Term Living, April)
IV-Site Care (Healthcare Purchasing News, January)
Expecting New AHRQ tool to Focus Attention on C. diff Infection Rates (Inside the Joint Commission, January)
2012 Articles
Fast Turnover: 10 Unsafe Practices (AORN Newsroom, November)
Battling Superbugs with the Basics (Outpatient Surgery Magazine, July) (Complimentary account required for access)
Surgical Tell-All: When the Infection Control Consultant Becomes the Patient (SurgiStrategies, May)
How Well Do You Know Your Low-Temperature Sterilization Options? (Outpatient Surgery Magazine, April) (Complimentary account required for access)
Let's Grade Your Infection Control Program (Outpatient Surgery Magazine, January) (Complimentary account required for access)
Do Soiled Briefs of a C. diff Patient Go in Red Bag or Regular Waste? (Becker's ASC Review, January)
2011 Articles
Keeping Wheels Clean in the Sterile Suite: December 2011
Cost Effective Betadine Whlle Still Meeting Infection Control Standards: November 2011
Who in the OR Should Wear Sterile Gowns?: October 2011
What Types of Curtains Should Be Used in Patient Bays?: October 2011
Does an ASC Need a Director of Nursing: October 2011
10 Commandments for Preventing SSIs: September 2011
44 Great Presidents, CEOs & Company Founders in the Surgery Center Industry: August 2011
14 Solutions to Address Documented Surgery Center Infection Control Deficiences: August 2011
What Caused this Surgical Site Infection?: August 2011
Hand Hygiene Checklist: 5 Suggestions for Process Improvement: June 2011
Safe Injection Practices Checklist: 12 Critical Rules to Follow: April 2011
Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections in Long-Term Care: March 2011
2010 Articles
Management of MRSA in Ambulatory Surgery Facilities: June 2010
Clostidium Difficile Infections in Nursing Homes: March 2010
Infection Prevention Consulting: Do You Have What It Takes?: February 2010
2009 Articles
Successful Reduction of Ventilator-Assisted Pneumonia: June 2009
Successful Reducation of Healthcare-Associated MRSA Infection Rates: March 2009
2008 Articles
Multidrug-Resistant-Organisms - Strategies to Reduce Infection: December 2008
Hand Hygiene Practices and the Use of Alcohol-Based Sanitizers: September 2008
2007 Articles
Consultant Well-Poised for PA's New Infection Control Law - Phenelle Segal: September 2007
Clostridium Difficile Associated Disease (CDAD) - CEU Offering: June 2007