Weekly Rounds: Bug of the Month: I Am Hiding in the Dirt, HAI Incident Increases, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending May 27.
Here are 5 highlights from ICT®’s wide-ranging coverage of the infection prevention and control world. Everything from interviews with known opinion leaders, to the news that infection preventionists and other health care professionals can use on their jobs.
Bug of the Month: I Am Hiding in the Dirt
The Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens that are clinically important in today's health care facilities.
Some HAI Incident Increases Continued Into Second Year of COVID-19
Device-associated HAIs were likely impacted by the continued alteration of hospital practices that occurred throughout the pandemic.
The OR: A Prime Target for Pathogens
To reduce the risk of surgical-site infection, utilize evidence-based interventions and give feedback to clinicians on bacterial transmission using Staphylococcus aureus as a marker.
A Pandemic Paradigm Shift in Our Understanding of Transmission
The bugs are winning, but only because we are letting them.
Does Daily Hydrogen Peroxide Antisepsis Protect Against COVID-19?
Regardless of vaccination status, health care workers were protected with daily and regular hydrogen peroxide antisepsis.
Show, Tell, Teach: Elevating EVS Training Through Cognitive Science and Performance Coaching
April 25th 2025Training EVS workers for hygiene excellence demands more than manuals—it requires active engagement, motor skills coaching, and teach-back techniques to reduce HAIs and improve patient outcomes.
The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens
April 25th 2025Health care-associated infections are driving a shift toward disposable microfiber cloths, mop pads, and curtains—offering infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in one-time-use solutions.
Phage Therapy’s Future: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance With Precision Viruses
April 24th 2025Bacteriophage therapy presents a promising alternative to antibiotics, especially as antimicrobial resistance continues to increase. Dr. Ran Nir-Paz discusses its potential, challenges, and future applications in this technology.
