Operating Room

The Infection Control Today® operating room page provides news articles and videos on the intersection between surgery and infection prevention. The operating room is a prime breeding ground for harmful pathogens to spread, resulting in surgical site infections. The role of the infection preventionist, together with the perioperative nursing staff, is to craft policies and processes to cut down on these infections and ensure patient safety during surgical procedures.

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2025 AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo  (Adobe Stock)
Together We Rise: Why AORN Expo 2025 Is a Must for Every Perioperative Nurse

March 31st 2025

From April 5 to 8, 2025, thousands of perioperative nurses will gather in Boston for the 2025 AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo—a transformational experience designed to elevate nursing practice, build lifelong connections, and advance surgical care.

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The Guardians of Animal Health: Who Are Veterinary Infection Preventionists?

March 21st 2025

Weekly Rounds: Candida auris in Burn ICU, Updates on Long COVID, and More
Weekly Rounds: Candida auris in Burn ICU, Updates on Long COVID, and More

March 21st 2025

Concept images of Far-UVC  (Adobe Stock 316993517 by hopenv)
Far-UVC Is a Public Health Tool We Need Now

March 12th 2025

Cleaning systems for medical instruments. Ultrasonic cleaner  (Adobe Stock 136854230 by flywish)
How Ultrasonic Cleaning Enhances Patient Safety

March 11th 2025

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