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Questions Linger Around COVID-19’s OriginWe may never know what triggered the global pandemic that has claimed more than 3.8 million lives…. What we do know for certain is that the incredible strength and collaboration of the scientific community have allowed us to regain some semblance of normalcy.
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Stage May be Set for Next COVID-19 SurgeBeating back infection is a numbers game: viruses against antibodies. If the virus changes its armor so the antibodies cannot attach, it develops an advantage. However, it can also produce viruses which are more efficient at attaching to and invading cells, or simply just produce a lot more viruses, overwhelming the system.
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IPC PROs Helping Each Other: When to Unmask a Long-term Care FacilityIn the first of this new series, IPC Pros Helping Each Other: When is the right time to unmask in long-term care? One IP explains how she and her facility unmasked and what led to their decision.
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From Single to Multiuse: A Brief Review of N95 Respirator Decontamination StrategiesHere, we will review 3 common sterilization modalities currently in use for N95 respirator decontamination, how they work, and their strengths and limitations.
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Breaking Barriers: The Future of HIV Prevention and the Fight for Widespread PrEP AccessDespite medical advances, HIV prevention faces roadblocks—low PrEP adoption, stigma, and accessibility issues threaten progress. Experts push for innovative, long-acting solutions to end the epidemic.
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How NIH Budget Cuts Undermine the 'America First' AgendaCutting NIH’s budget by 15% threatens U.S. leadership in medical research, weakens public health preparedness, hinders innovation, and undermines economic growth. Investing in science secures America’s future.
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The Case for an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Index in Health CareEvolving air quality monitoring technologies, like an IAQ Exposure Index, provide real-time data to detect airborne contaminants, enhance infection control, and protect vulnerable healthcare populations from respiratory exposures.
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Health Care Linens: An Underrecognized Risk in Infection Prevention and ControlHealth care linens are critical yet overlooked infection risks. Ensure proactive management by auditing laundering processes to prevent contamination and safeguard patient health across care settings. Read this article by Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC.
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How Air, Hand, and Surface Hygiene Create Healthier SpacesThere are many facets to creating smarter, healthier health care spaces through infection control and prevention, but these tips can help generate a cohesive, adaptable and curative plan.
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Mastering Infection Prevention in Hospital Kitchens: A GuideHospital kitchens play a critical role in infection prevention, focusing on safe food handling from receiving to serving. Proper vetting of food vendors, temperature control, storage, and hygiene are essential to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety.
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Old Meets New School: The Fusion of Generations in Infection PreventionHow do the veteran and the novice infection preventionists work together in the present climate? What do they think are their strengths and their differences as they combine their knowledge in the health care field? Infection Control Today® asked a veteran and a novice to find out.
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LTC Facilities Face Unique Infection Control Issues During COVID-19 PandemicIntegrating home and community, long-term care facilities are supposed to be a haven for patients and their families. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping the patients and the staff safe was a constant battle. An infection preventionist who lived through it discusses the challenges at her facility.
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One Step Forward, 2 Back: CDC's Proposals for Infection Control in Health Care FacilitiesIn this opinion article, the authors discuss their concerns about the recent HICPAC/CDC proposals on infectious diseases.
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A Roadmap to Address Risk Factors of Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in HospitalsLaunching a hospital-wide program for non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) necessitates a clear structure and toolkit.
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Prevention of Prenatal Infectious DiseaseThe journey of pregnancy begins long before conception, with a woman's lifestyle choices profoundly influencing her future child's health. From diet to infection prevention, proactive measures are crucial.
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Closing the Gap: Maximizing the Potential of UV-C Technology to Reduce Health Care-Associated InfectionsEffective implementation of UV-C disinfection is crucial to reducing HAIs. The Providence Holy Cross Medical Center achieved a 19% reduction in multidrug-resistant HAIs and saved $1.2 million through strategic deployment, highlighting the importance of collaboration and innovative management.
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Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 While Keeping Kids in School: A Case StudyThe benefits of a systematic, multi-layered approach utilizing various methods to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 to keep children in school.
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Pathogen Pulse: The Microbiology Behind the Raw Milk ControversyDespite claims of health benefits, raw milk poses serious infection risks. Pathogens like E coli and Listeria can cause severe illness, especially in vulnerable populations.
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Infection Control in Dentistry Before, During, and After COVID-19Those dental practices that come out of the COVID-19 pandemic with an appreciation of and renewed commitment to infection control best practices will maintain the trust of their patients and survive, whereas those that scoff at the costs of doing the right thing will not.
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Our Understanding of Immune Issues Is Evolving: Here Are 5 Reasons WhyThe 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.
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Beyond Civil Rights: Black Trailblazers in Medicine and Infection PreventionBlack History Month should celebrate pioneers like Drs William Hinton, Daniel Hale Williams, and Charles Drew, whose medical breakthroughs revolutionized infection prevention, surgery, and blood preservation.
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Is the Rise in RSV Infections Associated With Immune Debt or SARS-CoV-2 Immune Dysfunction?Post-COVID-19 immune dysfunction is supported by epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory evidence. Attributing, with little to no evidence, that masking and lack of exposure is the primary driver of increases in bacterial and viral infections discourages critical interventions needed to stop the spread of disease.
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Lyme Disease Prevention and Antibiotic UsageLyme disease, caused by Borrelia bacteria and transmitted by black-legged ticks, demands vigilant prevention, timely diagnosis, and effective treatment to minimize health and public safety risks.
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The Sterile Processing Conference Survival Guide: How to Make the Most of Your Next EventFrom expert speakers to cutting-edge tools, sterile processing conferences, like the 2025 HSPA Annual Conference and the SoCal SPA's Spring Conference, offer unmatched opportunities to grow your skills, expand your network, and strengthen your department's infection prevention game.
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Ultrasound in Percutaneous Procedures: One Size Does Not Fit All for ReprocessingAccurate device information and proper sterilization or disinfection are crucial to ensure safety during ultrasound procedures.
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Leading with Heart: Kindness in Infection ControlWith stress and burnout from staff shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic, infection prevention auditors need to remember kindness and compassion.
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Antimicrobial Resistance Is the Health Threat We Cannot IgnoreThe report has brought to attention the increasing danger of bacteria that are resistant to modern medicine. This problem has already reached alarming levels in many areas of the world.
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National Nurses' Month: 10 Innovative Ideas for Self-Care From a NurseTo celebrate National Nurses' Month, Maryn Moreni, MSN, RN, CNE, discusses the self-care practices she incorporates into her life and teaches to her students.
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Boundaries Bring Balance: One IP’s Journey to Find and Implement Boundaries in the WorkplaceSetting boundaries becomes crucial as health care workers face rising demands and burnout. Learn practical strategies to protect mental well-being and prevent burnout in the workplace.
