Weekly Rounds: Implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions, Urgent Findings on Long COVID, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending October 27, 2024.
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 news reports about infection preventionists and other health care professionals can be used in their jobs.
Educator of the Year Nomination Acceptance Ends on Friday, November 1, 2024
We recognize the critical role of infection control in our field, but have you considered the educators who enable it? ICT is searching for the Educator of the Year, an individual whose commitment to education has greatly enhanced infection control methods. Time is running out! Nomination acceptance ends on Friday, November 1, 2024.
Pathogen Pulse: Updates on Whooping Cough, Oropouche Fever, and Avian Influenza
This Pathogen Pulse highlights: Whooping cough, oropouche fever, and avian influenza. Read on to get caught up on the latest.
How Climate Change Impact Is Changing Infectious Disease Patterns
Peter Rabinowitz, MD, MPH, discusses how climate change, including extreme weather and temperature shifts, is reshaping the spread of infectious diseases like dengue, leptospirosis, and Valley fever.
Insights From Industry Experts: Developing Vaccines for Rare Diseases
Phyllis Arthur, MBA, and David Thomas, CFA, from BIO provide insights into challenges, investment trends, and policy considerations for developing vaccines targeting rare diseases.
Long COVID: Urgent Findings, Including Brain Alterations, Call for Renewed Public Health Focus
New research highlights long COVID’s global impact, cognitive decline, and societal consequences, urging renewed focus on prevention, including vaccination, mask use, and better air quality.
Study Highlights Successes and Challenges in Implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes
Research finds Enhanced Barrier Precautions reduce MDRO transmission in nursing homes, though challenges persist with gown usage, education, and comfort during high-contact care activities.
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.
