Year in Review: PPE
In case you missed any of this content, ICT presents the 2018 Year in Review for PPE.
Articles:
PPE Donning and Doffing Reveals Gaps in Knowledge and Practice
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/personal-protective-equipment/ppe-donning-and-doffing-reveals-gaps-knowledge-and-practice
Contact Precautions: An Ongoing Quest for Definitive Guidance and Policy
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/standard-precautions/contact-precautions-ongoing-quest-definitive-guidance-and-policy
The Evolution of Isolation Precautions
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/standard-precautions/evolution-isolation-precautions
News & Studies:
Reusable Respirators are an Effective Option for Protecting Healthcare Personnel
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/personal-protective-equipment/reusable-respirators-are-effective-option-protecting-healthcare
NIOSH and FDA Collaboration Streamlines Regulatory Oversight for N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/personal-protective-equipment/niosh-and-fda-collaboration-streamlines-regulatory-oversight-n95
Professional Associations Collaborate to Review Evidence on Surgical Attire
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/operating-room/professional-associations-collaborate-review-evidence-surgical-attire
NIOSH Offers Free Fact Sheets on Respiratory Protection
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/personal-protective-equipment/niosh-offers-free-fact-sheets-respiratory-protection
Balancing Freedom and Safety: When Public Health Mandates Are Necessary
January 9th 2025Public health mandates, such as lockdowns, masking, and vaccination, balance liberty and safety, ensuring critical protections during pandemics like COVID-19 while fostering long-term survival through science.
Avian Flu Risks in Veterinary Practice: Protecting Those on the Frontlines
January 6th 2025Veterinarians, technicians, and veterinarian infection preventionists face risks from H5N1 avian flu when handling farm animals or exposed wildlife. Learn key prevention strategies, PPE recommendations, and emerging challenges.
Understanding the True Threat: Richard Webby, PhD, on H5N1 Avian Flu and Its Human Impact
January 3rd 2025Richard Webby, PhD, the director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre or Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds, discusses the evolving dynamics of H5N1 avian flu, its variants, and the low risk to humans while emphasizing vigilance among health care professionals.
Addressing Post-COVID Challenges: The Urgent Need for Enhanced Hospital Reporting Metrics
December 18th 2024Explore why CMS must expand COVID-19, influenza, and RSV reporting to include hospital-onset infections, health care worker cases, and ER trends, driving proactive prevention and patient safety.
