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?
Herpes and Dentistry: A Silent But Serious Concern
February 21st 2025Herpes infections pose significant risks in dentistry. JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, PhD, presented prevention, treatment, occupational hazards, and a potential breakthrough in gene therapy that could revolutionize herpes management at the Midwinter Meeting.
Chicago Dental Society Honors Drs Joseph Hagenbruch and Mark Lingen for Excellence in Dentistry
February 21st 2025The Chicago Dental Society honored Dr. Joseph Hagenbruch and Dr. Mark Lingen for their leadership, research, and dedication to advancing dentistry and improving oral health care access.
From Sterilization Tech to Infection Control Advocate: Sherrie Busby’s Inspiring Dental Journey
February 20th 2025Sherrie Busby, EDDA, CDSO, CDIPC, shares her journey from dental assisting to infection control advocacy, highlighting her passion for education, her role at Heartland Dental, and her exciting transition to a new chapter.
Innovation and Infection Control: Highlights From W&H at Chicago Dental Midwinter Society Meeting
February 19th 2025Doris Schneider, senior marketing manager for North America for W&H North America, shares insights into the 160th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, showcasing the Lexa Mini rapid sterilizer and Sanaa Power handpiece, designed for efficient sterilization and effortless dental procedures.
