Weekly Rounds: IPC in Public Transportation, Top 17 Catchy Illness Songs, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending December 31, 2023.
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.
Ensuring Safe Journeys: Infection Prevention in Public Transportation
While public transportation offers convenience and accessibility, it is crucial to remain mindful of the potential presence of germs, emphasizing the importance of adopting infection prevention measures during travel times.
Top 17 Catchy Songs About Illness and 7 Blues Classics to Groove About Infection Sickness
Explore a musical journey through illness with our list of catchy songs about ailments. Plus, discover timeless blues classics that resonate with the human experience of sickness.
Top 18 Pandemic and Virus-Themed Movies That Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat
Explore our handpicked selection of the most gripping pandemic and virus-themed films, featuring thrilling narratives and star-studded casts, perfect for an unforgettable movie night!
Merck's V116 Pneumococcal Vaccine Earns FDA Priority Review for Enhanced Adult Protection
Discover how Merck's V116 vaccine, now under FDA priority review, addresses invasive pneumococcal disease in adults, bridging critical protection gaps with 8 unique serotypes.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Diagnosis in Health Care
AI is helping health care professionals during the pandemic by improving accuracy and patient safety in radiology and disease prediction. Despite concerns about job replacement and misuse, AI promises to enhance health care accessibility, affordability, and accuracy.
Point-of-Care Engagement in Long-Term Care Decreasing Infections
November 26th 2024Get Well’s digital patient engagement platform decreases hospital-acquired infection rates by 31%, improves patient education, and fosters involvement in personalized care plans through real-time interaction tools.
Comprehensive Strategies in Wound Care: Insights From Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD
November 22nd 2024Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD, discusses effective wound care strategies, including debridement techniques, offloading modalities, appropriate dressing selection, compression therapy, and nutritional needs for optimal healing outcomes.
The Leapfrog Group and the Positive Effect on Hospital Hand Hygiene
November 21st 2024The Leapfrog Group enhances hospital safety by publicizing hand hygiene performance, improving patient safety outcomes, and significantly reducing health care-associated infections through transparent standards and monitoring initiatives.
