Weekly Rounds: CLABSI Prevention, IP Experts Recommend Updates, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending May 20.
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.
CLABSI Prevention at Home Starts With Sharing Patient Information
Patients with home infusion therapy have improved outcomes when home health care agencies and acute care facilities communicate relevant information on their shared patients.
Infection Prevention Experts Recommend Sweeping Updates
A new comprehensive article lays out best practice guidelines for 14 areas of infection prevention and control.
When Should Universal Masking in Health Care Settings for COVID-19 Be Discontinued?
A comprehensive look at whether mask wearing is beneficial for both SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses spread by airborne particles and respiratory droplets.
Home Bathroom Could be LVAD Driveline Infection Source
New study describes the case report and gives guidelines on how to prevent infection in the home.
In Case You Missed It: Pfizer-BioNTech Booster Dose Approved for Children 5 and Older
Children 5 to 11 years old now can receive a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
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.
