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Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH; Brandon M. Gantt, MHA, CRCST, CHL, CER, LSSGBH; and Jill E. Holdsworth, MS, CIC, FAPIC, NREMT, CRCST, CHL
Lumens 2.0 Study Results: Borescopes Reveal Hidden Challenges of Cleaning Lumened Surgical Instruments

July 8th 2025

A groundbreaking study presented at HSPA25 and APIC25 exposed hidden contamination lurking inside orthopedic and neurosurgical instruments—even after cleaning. The Lumens 2.0 research highlights why infection prevention must look deeper than surface-level protocols.

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CBIC Seeks Input for Job Analysis Survey for the a-IPC Certification

July 8th 2025

The Clean Bite
Why You Should Always Ask About Sterilization at the Dentist

July 7th 2025

A Profession Without a Path, Part 2
Broadening the Path: Diverse Educational Routes Into Infection Prevention Careers

July 4th 2025

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How Contaminated Is Your Stretcher? The Hidden Risks on Hospital Wheels

July 3rd 2025

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Rebecca Battjes, MPH, CIC, FAPIC; Vidya Nankoosingh, MLT, CIC; and Peter Teska, MBA
Beyond the Surface: Rethinking Environmental Hygiene Validation at Exchange25

June 30th 2025

Mark Wiencek, PhD
Tackling Biofilm at the Drain: A Growing Challenge in Hospital Sink Hygiene

June 24th 2025

Rebecca Crapanzano-Sigafoos, DrPH, CIC, AL-CIP, FAPIC
Research, Resources, and Reconnection: What’s New at APIC 2025

June 23rd 2025

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Combating Contagion, Confusion, and Public Mistrust: The Infection Preventionist’s Role in the Infodemic Era

June 19th 2025

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