HAIs

A recent study's results also could indicate how other vaccinations, including COVID-19 and pneumonia, affect patients.

The COVID-19 pandemic strengthened the relationship between infection preventionists and clinicians, but how can both parties ensure continued collaboration?

Rethinking the application of air disinfection in the era of COVID-19.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending March 25.

The technology allows the drape to be used without harming fragile or sensitive skin.

The hemodialysis setting presents a challenge for environmental cleaning and disinfection because of the demand for rapid turnover of stations.

How do you protect against waterborne infections when water itself is nearly ubiquitous?

The system gives infection preventionists another tool to combat the pathogen despite implementation challenges.

Summary: Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending March 18.

The study examined the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on specific types of infections, including MRSA and CDIs.

Ratings, ownership, and prior infection control citations of facilities were not consistent outcome indicators.

ANSI/AAMI’s update on endoscope processing is backed by rigorous scientific evidence.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending March 11.

Key recommendations in the report include normalizing mask wearing and avoiding the supply chain failures.

A letter has been sent to more than 4500 veterans stating that reusable instruments used in medical procedures may not have been sterilized properly at a Georgia hospital.

Choosing which device to use may depend on the bacteria prevalent in the laboratory or patient room.

Investigators used 3 behavior models to study how to increase health care workers’ compliance with infection prevention and control practices.

In a study of 11 LTC facilities, these surfaces were 4 times more likely to register high levels of crAssphage and adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending February 18.

Patients can potentially be at increased risk for infection from damaged hospital mattresses and beds. More diligent and frequent cleaning must be done to keep patients safer.

Proper ventilation can greatly reduce the environmental strain on operating rooms. However, there’s no one-size-fits all solution.

Reinfections among study participants most likely occurred outside the hospital setting where workers might let their guard down and not practice nonpharmaceutical mitigation efforts against SARS-CoV-2.

The ability to be an excellent infection preventionist requires lifelong learning and taking the initiative to grow professionally.

Outpatient settings are not like inpatient settings. They have unique requirements and circumstances, including those related to infection prevention and control.

The successful combination of products and the adoption and application of science-based practices will help the sterile processing profession rise above challenges to protecting frontline technicians.