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Why Water Vapor in Hospitals MattersWhere can we find data on whether or not water vapor is necessary for humans residing in buildings? One great place for such research is the hospital. There is a tremendous amount of data that is collected from one type of hospital building occupant—the patient.
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Far-UVC Is a Public Health Tool We Need NowHealth care-associated infections pose a global threat. In the op-ed, experts advocate for Far-UVC light as a safe, effective tool to reduce airborne pathogens, enhancing infection control in hospitals and public spaces.
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How Cleaning Medical Equipment Directly Affects Patient Safety and Equipment LongevityHospital-associated infections affect over 1 million US patients annually. Proper medical equipment cleaning and sterilization significantly reduce infection risks, improving patient outcomes and safety.
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Hand Hygiene Monitoring SystemHand hygiene requirements for inpatient health care are numerous and varied. An electronic system to help monitor adherence with some indications benefits the hospital, although it may also introduce some drawbacks.
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FDA Approves Enmetazobactam for Complicated UTIs: A Breakthrough in Antimicrobial TherapyEnmetazobactam (Exblifep; Orchid Pharma) has received FDA approval for treating complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), offering a promising solution in the battle against antimicrobial resistance.
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The Critical Role of Rapid Diagnostics in Antibiotic StewardshipRapid diagnostics enhance patient outcomes by enabling prompt, targeted treatments, reducing inappropriate antibiotic use, and combating antimicrobial resistance through informed clinical decisions and stewardship programs.
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Breaking: FDA Approves First-Ever RSV VaccineThe vaccine is approved for use in adults aged 60 and older to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV.
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Sulbactam-Durlobactam Combo Outperforms Colistin in Acinetobacter baumannii InfectionsA phase 3 trial presented at IDWeek 2023 shows that sulbactam-durlobactam (SUL-DUR) reduces mortality and improves outcomes in hospital-acquired Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex infections compared to colistin, offering a promising treatment option.
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FDA Approval Helps Immunocompromised Shingles SufferersShingrix was originally approved by the FDA in 2017 for the prevention of shingles in adults 50 years and older. Now, it’s approved for those 18 years and older who are immunocompromised.
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Infection Prevalence and Prevention Among Sex Workers: Information for Health Care WorkersThe information health care workers need to know about the concerning infection trends among sex workers and how best to support and treat them.
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Enhanced Infection Prevention Needed in Health Care Facilities Amid Growing Pathogen ThreatsAmid escalating multidrug-resistant organism threats, hospitals face business risks and patient trust erosion, necessitating improved cleaning and infection prevention practices.
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Healing With Algorithms: AI's Impact on Epidemiology and Infection ControlMedia in the US presents AI as both beneficial and risky. Positive coverage shows AI's potential through virtual assistants like Siri, while cautionary tales warn of misuse like misinformation and deepfakes. How does all this work in health care?
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Without an Engaged Community, Infection Prevention Can FlounderCoupling risk communication and effective engagement with the community can provide opportunities to change behavior and shape awareness of basic practices that can break the chain of transmission for many diseases.
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Why Clinical Expertise Is the Cornerstone to Your Most Profitable Business LinePerioperative 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.
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Addressing Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (NV-HAP): Impact on Sepsis, Mortality, and Hospital MetricsNV-HAP significantly contributes to increased sepsis, mortality, and length of stay, negatively affecting hospital metrics, finances, and patient outcomes, underscoring the importance of targeted prevention strategies.
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Confronting Superbugs: The Critical Battle Against Antimicrobial ResistanceAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) increasingly challenges medicine advancements. Limited diagnostics delay treatment, causing higher hospitalizations and mortality. Antibiotic overuse in low-income countries worsens resistance. Pharmaceutical companies must invest in research and global stewardship to mitigate AMR's effects.
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Don’t Stop with Disinfecting Surfaces – Clean the Air to Decrease COVID-19Researchers from China recommend disinfecting the air, alongside, sanitizing surfaces, to reduce exposures and transmission.
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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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High-Consequence Infectious Disease Prepare in Partnership: Infection Prevention and Emergency ManagementInfection prevention and emergency management form a crucial alliance in combating high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs), ensuring swift preparedness, safety, and effective patient care.
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Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Climate Change and Infectious Diseases: Insights and Strategies for ResilienceIn a world grappling with climate change and infectious diseases, emotional well-being plays a crucial role. Emotional intelligence is key, addressing the toll on health care professionals managing infectious diseases amid climate change.
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Fans, Filters, Rays, or Ions?Rethinking the application of air disinfection in the era of COVID-19.
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Updates for the Prevention and Treatment of Central Line Associated Bloodstream InfectionsThe latest news on CLABSIs in the pediatric population is presented at IDWeek 2023.
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Rare Infectious Diseases: A TutorialWhat do clinicians, infection preventionists, and environmental hygiene personnel do when faced with rare infectious diseases? Matt Pullen, MD, gives ICT® readers a tutorial.
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Bug of the Month: Rising From the RainforestsThe Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens that are clinically important in today's health care facilities.
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Paper Waste in Health Care: Reducing Health and Environmental ImpactDive into the scope of paper waste in the health care industry, its environmental toll, and strategies to reduce paper waste while balancing the needs of health care settings.
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Inpatient and Outpatient Clinics Must Monitor Fomites as Part of IPC ProtocolsThorough cleaning and disinfection reduce the role fomites play in the spread of disease.
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The Hidden Social Dynamics of Antibiotic Prescribing: Considerations for Antimicrobial Stewardship ProgramsAccording to Julia Szymczak, PhD, a sociology expert, antibiotic prescribing involves complex social dynamics. Understanding these can improve antimicrobial stewardship by addressing professional etiquette, patient pressures, and emotional decision-making.
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Far-UVC Is a Public Health Tool We Need NowHealth care-associated infections pose a global threat. In the op-ed, experts advocate for Far-UVC light as a safe, effective tool to reduce airborne pathogens, enhancing infection control in hospitals and public spaces.
