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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Development of a Novel Influenza A Standard Operating Procedure to Fulfill Public Health Reporting Requirements

April 18th 2025

Robust infectious disease surveillance, including rapid subtyping of influenza A, is essential for early detection, containment, and public health reporting of novel viral threats.

Lesley Barton is the National Clinical and Training Manager at Bunzl & AMHC.  (Image credit: Author)
Telehealth and Home Care: Reducing Infection Risks for High-Risk Patients

April 17th 2025

Carol McLay, DrPH, MPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA, 2025 APIC President  (Photo credit: APIC)
Rebuilding Trust: How Infection Preventionists Can Lead in the Wake of Vaccine Doubt

April 15th 2025

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Uncovering a Hidden Risk: Alcohol Use Disorder Significantly Increases C difficile Infection Rates

April 10th 2025

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