a Heeth & Associates, Inc. company3707 Constitution Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
ph: 972-237-9402
fax: 972-237-9698
alt: 214-502-8079
dannette
Fall 2009 update- Dannette Heeth, CEH, NREMT-B, IP

The Centers for Disease Control will begin tracking this season's reported influenza cases in October, 2009. As of August 15, 2009, there were 7983 hospitalizations and 522 deaths associated with the H1N1 influenza.
What determines the severity of a flu season?
It is impossible to predict the number of expected cases, and the overall health impact of a flu season varies from year to year. Based on data collected and monitored over many years, the criteria for determining the severity of a season include:
How do I protect myself and family from the flu?
For more information call 972-237-9402 or 214-502-8079.

SURFACE TESTING NOW AVAILABLE
MedICS announces our newest service, surface testing!
Any surface considered to be "high hand contact" such as doors, water fountains, countertops, shared computer keyboards and restrooms can be tested to the amount of bioload (germs).
The MedICS testing equipment takes a reading between 0-9999 and registers the amount of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) load. ATP is the "energy" source of all living things, thus the higher the number, the more number of germs that can be found on that surface. A reading of 10 is considered within the acceptable range for a surgical suite and a reading of 30 or under is acceptable for food service. MedICS takes a reading before using our infection control system and another at the completion of our service. After using the MedICS system, the same surface tested at 8, or better than surgical suite clean.
THE WORST SURFACES EVER!!!!
Some of our high ATP readings during the summer of 2009 have been:
HEETH TO CONDUCT INFECTION CONTROL WEBINAR ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2009.
Texas Organization for Rural and Community Hospitals recently announced Dannette Heeth will present a webinar for their members on Infection Control. Heeth is a frequent presenter for the TORCH organization, specializing in teaching home health nurses and other medical professionals practical ways to reduce the spread of infection.
3707 Constitution Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
ph: 972-237-9402
fax: 972-237-9698
alt: 214-502-8079
dannette