HAIs

The Infection Control Today® health care-acquired infections (HAIs) page presents updates on the latest techniques and strategies in the never-ending battle between infection preventionists and HAIs. Focusing on the latest in medical literature, we also present perspectives from the top infection preventionists and other medical experts in the country about how to put the growing knowledge of HAIs into use in the everyday world of infection prevention. Articles and videos often focus on methods to contain and control pathogens and multidrug-resistant organisms from spreading within the health care system.

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Long-Term Chronicles With Robbie Hilliard, MSN, RN, CIC
Understanding F880 and Infection Control in Long-Term Care Facilities

October 28th 2024

Regulatory surveys in long-term care settings focus heavily on infection prevention, with F880 frequently cited. Facilities should ensure thorough infection control training for all staff and partners.

 Weekly Rounds with Infection Control Today
Weekly Rounds: Implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions, Urgent Findings on Long COVID, and More

October 26th 2024

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Long COVID: Urgent Findings, Including Brain Alterations, Call for Renewed Public Health Focus

October 21st 2024

Health care workers gathered together, celebrating because of a stronger relationship and better safety for staff and patients.  (Image credit: Author with AI)
Effective Change Management for Infection Preventionists in a Constantly Evolving Health Care Landscape

October 15th 2024

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Health Care-Associated Burkholderia multivorans Infections Traced to Contaminated Ice Machines

October 14th 2024

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