November 20th 2024
The Cherokee parable of 2 wolves illustrates the importance of emotional intelligence in infection prevention. Feeding the "positive wolf" fosters resilience, collaboration, and meaningful leadership.
The Importance of Hand Hygiene in Clostridioides difficile Reduction
November 18th 2024Clostridioides difficile infections burden US healthcare. Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring (EHHMS) systems remind for soap and water. This study evaluates EHHMS effectiveness by comparing C difficile cases in 10 hospitals with CMS data, linking EHHMS use to reduced cases.
Breaking the Cycle: Long COVID's Impact and the Urgent Need for Preventative Measures
November 15th 2024Masking, clean air, and vaccinations are essential in combating COVID-19 and preventing long-term impacts, as evidence mounts of long COVID's significant economic, cognitive, and behavioral effects.
Discovering Solutions for Long COVID: A T-Cell Immunology Breakthrough
November 14th 2024Virax Biolabs collaborates with the University of Manchester to enhance T-cell diagnostics for long COVID, aiming to improve early detection and treatment of post-viral syndromes. Listen to this interview to learn more.
Why Clinical Expertise Is the Cornerstone to Your Most Profitable Business Line
November 14th 2024Perioperative nurses bring vital skills in patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement. They enhance surgical outcomes and support health care systems during complex, high-risk procedures.
Meet Infection Control Today's Editorial Advisory Board: Fibi Attia, MD, MPH, CIC
November 11th 2024Meet the experts shaping infection prevention: Infection Control Today's Editorial Board members share insights, experiences, and cutting-edge strategies to enhance health care safety and quality. Meet Fibi Attia, MD, MPH, CIC.
Preparing for a Challenging Winter: Insights on Global Infectious Disease Trends
November 8th 2024Andrea Thomas, PhD, DVM, MSc, BSc, director of epidemiology at BlueDot, discusses the resurgence of respiratory viruses, like COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, and risks from avian influenza, and the importance of proactive infection control to safeguard health care systems this winter.
The Critical Role of Rapid Diagnostics in Antibiotic Stewardship
November 6th 2024Rapid diagnostics enhance patient outcomes by enabling prompt, targeted treatments, reducing inappropriate antibiotic use, and combating antimicrobial resistance through informed clinical decisions and stewardship programs.
Meet Infection Control Today's Editorial Board Member: Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC.
October 30th 2024Meet the experts shaping infection prevention: Infection Control Today's Editorial Board members share insights, experiences, and cutting-edge strategies to enhance health care safety and quality. Meet Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC.
Infection Prevention in Veterinary Medicine: A Growing Field With New Challenges
October 29th 2024Veterinary medicine's growing focus on infection prevention aims to address zoonotic disease risks, emphasizing specialized training, proactive guidelines, and collaboration between human and veterinary health teams.
Our Understanding of Immune Issues Is Evolving: Here Are 5 Reasons Why
October 25th 2024The past 5 years in medicine have seen significant advances in RNA vaccines, understanding immune dysregulation, and improved interspecialty communication, promising better disease eradication and tailored treatments.