Weekly Rounds: Marburg in the Lab, IPs' Role in Dentistry, and IP Risk in Water Management
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending April 23, 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.
Working With Marburg in the Lab: An Investigator Explains
Since the Marburg virus is deadly, what would working with it in a laboratory setting be like? And what can be done to protect those who work with patients with Marburg?
An Infection Preventionist’s Role in Dentistry: What Changes Need to Be Made
How is infection prevention different in dental offices from other health care facilities? Experts explain.
COVID-19 Masking: Hundreds of Thousands of Russian Social Media Bots Have Tricked the Public
Kevin Kavanagh, MD, discusses how Russian bots have tried to convince the United States public that masking is unnecessary. What do the latest studies say?
Water Management and IP Risk
Numerous pathogen outbreaks have been from the water in medical facilities. So what are the dangers, and what can infection preventionists do to prevent morbidities and mortalities from occurring?
New Cases of Hantavirus Reported in New Mexico-1 Dead
One person has died of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome caused by Hantavirus in New Mexico. What is it, and what can be done to protect individuals from being exposed to Hantavirus?
Pioneering Advances in Sterilization: The Future of Infection Control
November 28th 2024Germitec, STERIS, ASP, and Zuno Medical are pioneering sterilization advancements with groundbreaking technologies that enhance SPD workflows, improve patient safety, and redefine infection control standards.
Genomic Surveillance A New Frontier in Health Care Outbreak Detection
November 27th 2024According to new research, genomic surveillance is transforming health care-associated infection detection by identifying outbreaks earlier, enabling faster interventions, improving patient outcomes, and reducing costs.
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.
