Saskia v. Popescu, PhD, MPH, MA, CIC, FAPIC

Too often infection prevention work feels thankless, but the truth is that we are the backbone in this situation and now is the time that people really see that.

Since healthcare's response to COVID-19  will likely not end soon, it is important to consider ways to help make the work processes easier and enhance communication.

As the threat from COVID-19 increases, so must the readiness of infection preventionists to respond. 

Sustainability of high hand hygiene rates is extremely challenging and continuously requires resources and substantial effort.

It is in the best interest of the patient that the system moves to either disposable components or scopes, as duodenoscopes have shown a propensity for disease transmission.

It's been given an official name, COVID-19, and will likely become known as SARS-CoV-2, when all is said and done. 

In this uncertain time of constantly changing news and updates that often stress response efforts, it is important to focus on opportunities for prevention and ensuring staff have the right information.

Although the odds of another patient with EVD walking into your emergency department are slim, wouldn’t you rather be prepared?

Infection preventionists keeping an eye on coronavirus.