Sourdough Bread: History, Revival & ISO Safety Standards
During the 1848 California Gold Rush, and especially the 1898 Klondike/Alaska Gold Rush, miners earned the nickname “sourdough” because they carried fermented bread starters everywhere….
Why Infection Prevention Certification Matters More Than Ever
The Covid-19 pandemic brought global attention to infection prevention and control (IPC), but long before the pandemic IPC professionals were shaping safer environments in hospitals,…
The Importance of Quality Credentials in Supporting Public Health in Food Safety
The role of credentials in the United States economy and workplace may be most visible in job postings or when individuals earn new credentials. However,…
But WHY Are Standards and Conformity Assessment Important… It’s Not Science Fiction
True fanatics of a certain science fiction movie series that debuted in May 1977 can show certain details to those of us not too immersed…
Standard for Medical Face Masks, ASTM F2100-23
Some 16 million people work in the healthcare sector, doing the work that keeps the rest of us alive. Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as…
ISO 22393:2023—Security And Community Resilience
Emergencies, disasters, or crises disrupt normal conditions, expose system fragilities, and have impacts that can cause widespread suffering. Consequently, there is a dire need for…
Value of Accredited Healthcare Construction Credentials
Planned and unplanned healthcare construction, deconstruction, demolition, and renovation in the United States present many risks to the public. Construction personnel who work on healthcare…
The Reality and Potential of Certifications
A new series of reports co-published by Workcred, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce, and the George Washington Institute of Public Policy serves as a resource…
What’s Next for the ANAB Training Institute?
Although COVID may not be done with us, indications that we are done with COVID are prevalent. Even countries with the longest lasting restrictions have…