Weekly Rounds: The Correct Disinfectant, Changing Belief Systems, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending July 30, 2023.
Weekly Rounds with Infection Control Today
Here are 5 highlights from Infection Control Today®'s (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.
How to Choose the Right Disinfectant to Prevent Health Care-Associated Infections
Choosing the correct disinfectant can be difficult. This expert explains how to select the proper one.
From Belief to Behavior: An IP's Step-by-step Approach to Changing Belief Systems
"If we want to influence our health care workers toward a shift in practice, we must first tackle the core beliefs that drive that behavior," writes Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC.
Diagnosing Sepsis in the Emergency Department With a New Test
Sepsis often first appears in the emergency department, making diagnosis challenging and leading to delays. This study examines a new, recently FDA-approved test on how to diagnose earlier.
One Step Forward, 2 Back: CDC's Proposals for Infection Control in Health Care Facilities
In this opinion article, the authors discuss their concerns about the recent HICPAC/CDC proposals on infectious diseases.
Minimizing Health Risks: Controlling Mold in Health Care Settings
Mold, a menacing presence that can grow within the walls of your facility, may be lurking and waiting to cause problems. Are you equipped to deal with it?
Managing Multimorbidity and Polypharmacy in HIV: Insights From Michelle S. Cespedes, MD, MS
November 20th 2024Michelle S. Cespedes, MD, MS, discusses the challenges of managing multimorbidity and polypharmacy in HIV treatment, emphasizing patient education, evolving guidelines, and real-world insights from the REPRIEVE study.
Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics to Showcase Breakthrough Vaccine Data at IDWeek 2024
November 19th 2024Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics revealed promising data on universal influenza vaccine LHNVD-110 and AMR sepsis vaccine LHNVD-303 at IDWeek 2024, addressing critical global health challenges.
Infection Intel: Revolutionizing Ultrasound Probe Disinfection With Germitec's Chronos
November 19th 2024Learn how Germitec’s Chronos uses patented UV-C technology for high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes in 90 seconds, enhancing infection control, patient safety, and environmental sustainability.
CDC HICPAC Considers New Airborne Pathogen Guidelines Amid Growing Concerns
November 18th 2024The CDC HICPAC discussed updates to airborne pathogen guidelines, emphasizing the need for masks in health care. Despite risks, the committee resisted universal masking, highlighting other mitigation strategies
The Importance of Hand Hygiene in Clostridioides difficile Reduction
November 18th 2024Clostridioides difficile infections burden US healthcare. Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring (EHHMS) systems remind for soap and water. This study evaluates EHHMS effectiveness by comparing C difficile cases in 10 hospitals with CMS data, linking EHHMS use to reduced cases.
