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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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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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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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Managing the Challenges of Life and Work With Emotional IntelligenceThe Cherokee parable of 2 wolves illustrates the importance of emotional intelligence in infection prevention. Feeding the "positive wolf" fosters resilience, collaboration, and meaningful leadership.
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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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Infection Control and Prevention in the Outpatient Physical Office SettingUnlike hospitals, ambulatory settings have traditionally lacked adequate infrastructure and resources to support infection prevention and monitoring.
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Containing Outbreak of Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in a COVID-19 WardUsing COVID-19 precautions, and enhanced contact precautions and environmental hygiene, a COVID-19 isolation ward was able to contain an outbreak of CRAB.
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The Impact of HIV After the VirusAt IDWeek 2023, a presenter uses HIV as a model to understand the post-acute sequelae of viral infections.
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How Emerging Technologies Increase Hand Hygiene Adherence and Reduce InfectionsHealth care-associated infections (HAIs) affect over 680,000 patients annually in the U.S. Unlike manual methods, automated hand hygiene monitoring can significantly improve compliance and reduce HAIs.
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Eco-Friendly Cleaning: Boosting Employee Wellness and Workplace ProductivityEco-friendly cleaning in workplaces reduces health risks from harsh chemicals, improving employee wellness, reducing sick days, and enhancing productivity through better indoor air quality.
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Leveraging BIM to Enhance Infection Control in Health Care Facility DevelopmentBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) plays a pivotal role in designing health care facilities that minimize infection risks, promoting efficient planning, and coordination while reducing construction challenges.
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The Impact of HIV After the VirusAt IDWeek 2023, a presenter uses HIV as a model to understand the post-acute sequelae of viral infections.
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A Spectroscopic Solution for Strain Typing and DiscriminationInfrared (IR) spectroscopy demonstrates promise for rapid strain typing of yeast and bacteria, which could help improve proactive infection control strategies in health care settings.
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CDC's Recommendation for Hepatitis C Testing in Infants Exposed During Perinatal PeriodThe CDC recommends HCV testing for perinatally exposed infants and children to address the increasing incidence of hepatitis C among reproductive-age individuals, focusing on early detection and appropriate care.
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Surging or Shackled? Flu Season Could Go Either WayThe season of respiratory tract infections is upon us. Influenza, rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and pertussis—as well as COVID-19—once again are attacking many individuals across the US and worldwide.
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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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Infections in Hospitals Are Rising—The Nose Is a Primary SourceRates of health care-associated infections rose during the COVID-19 pandemic. Investigators have found that often the infections came from the patients themselves. But how?
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Interdepartmental Communication: A Crucial Factor in Infection PreventionClear interdepartmental communication is essential for infection prevention in health care settings, minimizing risk, improving safety, and ensuring effective control during patient transfers across departments.
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Selling Programs to Your C-Suite: 5 Key Steps to SuccessWhen an infection preventionist, environmental hygienist, or any other health care worker sees the need and value of a technology, product, or program, but purchasing it isn’t in the department or facility’s funds, how do you convince the C-suite to buy it anyway?
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The Critical Role of Pharmacies in Expanding Vaccine Access and EducationPharmacies, with their widespread locations and extended hours, have become vital access points for vaccinations, particularly in underserved communities. They provide convenience, education, and trusted health care services to millions across the US.
