COVID-19

One key opinion leader speaks of infection prevention challenges with prone patients and benefits of centralized surveillance systems in 2 separate presentations at the APIC 2022 annual conference.

The IP’s role in vaccine compliance has traditionally centered on influenza shots, but that all changed with SARS-CoV-2.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending June 10.

Despite the emphasis on more improved infection prevention practices, stethoscope hygiene continually falls short, possibly leading to more health care-acquired infections.

With more confirmed cases in the United States, and the CDC raising the travel alert to Level 2, should individuals be concerned? ICT investigates.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending June 3.

Adding to their exhaustion because of other diseases rampant worldwide, like influenza and COVID-19, infection preventionists need to understand and recognize the basics of monkeypox as well since it has made its debut in the US.

Certain blood types in combination with Rh, race (Black patients and White patients), and pregnant or not pregnant demonstrated protection against the virus.

Infection preventionists and the equipment and cleansers they use gained a spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include both established and innovative materials.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending May 27.

The bugs are winning, but only because we are letting them.

Regardless of vaccination status, health care workers were protected with daily and regular hydrogen peroxide antisepsis.

However, respiratory HAVIs continued to be reported, despite elevated prevention practices, leaving young, susceptible patients threatened.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending May 20.

A comprehensive look at whether mask wearing is beneficial for both SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses spread by airborne particles and respiratory droplets.

A new comprehensive article lays out best practice guidelines for 14 areas of infection prevention and control.

Children 5 to 11 years old now can receive a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending May 13.

Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc (CBIC) is debuting a new certification for infection preventionists (IPs) who work in long-term care (LTC) settings.

Few individuals in the United States are currently wearing masks, and many are continuing to engage in risky behavior. This may well be a toxic mix, and healthcare facilities and infection preventionists need to prepare for another possible surge in cases.   

Time, staff, and budget constraints make it difficult to expand HAI mitigation programs despite the obvious and urgent need to do so.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending April 29.

Moderna has filed for the first FDA Emergency Use Authorization for this age group.

Health care workers' adherence to guidelines and overall job satisfaction are influenced by the level of support they feel they receive from their management team.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending April 15.

Live attenuated influenza vaccine particles were released into a closed room to measure how many particles would get through the HVAC system.

Masking during airline travel was halted yesterday by a federal judge, while other places, like Philadelphia, have re-implemented masking mandates.

However, a large-scale randomized controlled trial in health care is needed.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending April 15.

Patient pressure is a key driver of primary care providers to prescribe antibiotics.