Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending May 20.
Here are 5 highlights from 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.
CLABSI Prevention at Home Starts With Sharing Patient Information
Patients with home infusion therapy have improved outcomes when home health care agencies and acute care facilities communicate relevant information on their shared patients.
Infection Prevention Experts Recommend Sweeping Updates
A new comprehensive article lays out best practice guidelines for 14 areas of infection prevention and control.
When Should Universal Masking in Health Care Settings for COVID-19 Be Discontinued?
A comprehensive look at whether mask wearing is beneficial for both SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses spread by airborne particles and respiratory droplets.
Home Bathroom Could be LVAD Driveline Infection Source
New study describes the case report and gives guidelines on how to prevent infection in the home.
In Case You Missed It: Pfizer-BioNTech Booster Dose Approved for Children 5 and Older
Children 5 to 11 years old now can receive a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Our Understanding of Immune Issues Is Evolving: Here Are 5 Reasons Why
June 14th 2024Recent medical advances include RNA vaccine technology, enhanced understanding of immune dysregulation, improved inter-specialty communication, deeper insights into inflammation, and recognition of biological complexity.
Strategies to Prevent Infection During Childbirth: Vaginal vs Cesarean Delivery
June 13th 2024Infection prevention during childbirth, via vaginal or cesarean delivery, is crucial for maternal and neonatal health. Strategies include strict hygiene, sterile techniques, and antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce postpartum infection risks.
Standardizing Cleaning Protocols Across the Care Continuum
June 12th 2024Brooke Hossfeld MPH, CIC, MLS (ASCP)CM presented the need for standardized infection prevention protocols across health care settings, addressing challenges from retiring workers to HAIs infections in outpatient facilities at APIC24.