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Let Airflow Show Pathogens the Door (or Window or Vent)An integrated air management system requires proper engineering and not a pile-up approach of unproven products. One concern is that decision makers will fall into the nearsighted trap of selecting piecemeal products that require frequent maintenance.
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Study Highlights Successes and Challenges in Implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing HomesResearch finds Enhanced Barrier Precautions reduce MDRO transmission in nursing homes, though challenges persist with gown usage, education, and comfort during high-contact care activities.
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A Spectroscopic Solution for Strain Typing and DiscriminationInfrared (IR) spectroscopy demonstrates promise for rapid strain typing of yeast and bacteria, which could help improve proactive infection control strategies in health care settings.
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The Impact of Operating Room (OR) Traffic on Infection Risk: Reducing Movement to Improve Patient SafetyReducing surgical site infections goes beyond sterile technique—factors like OR traffic, PPE, and workflow interruptions significantly impact infection risk and patient outcomes.
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Ultrasound in Percutaneous Procedures: One Size Does Not Fit All for ReprocessingAccurate device information and proper sterilization or disinfection are crucial to ensure safety during ultrasound procedures.
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Surface Disinfection Incompatibility Does Not Support Effective Cleaning and DisinfectionThe surface material and product damage caused by new advances in disinfection technology must be addressed for patient safety.
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CDC Changes Recommendation for COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children and Pregnant WomenIn a major shift, the CDC has pulled routine COVID-19 vaccine guidance for healthy children and pregnant women, sparking sharp reactions from medical leaders.
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A Roadmap to Address Risk Factors of Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in HospitalsLaunching a hospital-wide program for non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) necessitates a clear structure and toolkit.
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Focus on 4 Foundations of Patient SafetyHealth care-associated infection-reducing initiatives are vital to keeping patients safe.
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How Infection Control Policies Shape Laboratory Billing: Compliance, Reimbursement, and Coding UpdatesInfection control policies significantly impact laboratory billing, from coding and documentation to reimbursement rates. Labs must adapt to remain compliant, streamline billing, and ensure accurate compensation.
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How This Vascular Access Nurse Relies on an Infection PreventionistAlthough both vascular access and infection prevention have their own focus, our commonality is in ensuring patients get the care they need while minimizing their chances of nosocomial infections.
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Infection Prevention Is Key in a Neonatal Intensive Care UnitThe smallest hospital patients need extra care to be protected from infectious disease. This article series examines the NICU from both a physician and infection preventionist perspective.
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The Shifting Responsibilities of Infection PreventionistsThe role of infection preventionists (IPs) has evolved significantly over 75 years, from early surveillance of nosocomial infections to becoming data-driven experts navigating pandemics like COVID-19.
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Can Brushing Teeth Before Surgery Prevent Postoperative Pneumonia?Postoperative pneumonia (POP) is a common surgical complication that increases hospital stay, costs, and mortality. Oral hygiene before and after surgery can significantly reduce the risk of POP.
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Lyme Disease Prevention and Antibiotic UsageLyme disease, caused by Borrelia bacteria and transmitted by black-legged ticks, demands vigilant prevention, timely diagnosis, and effective treatment to minimize health and public safety risks.
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Closing the Gap: Maximizing the Potential of UV-C Technology to Reduce Health Care-Associated InfectionsEffective implementation of UV-C disinfection is crucial to reducing HAIs. The Providence Holy Cross Medical Center achieved a 19% reduction in multidrug-resistant HAIs and saved $1.2 million through strategic deployment, highlighting the importance of collaboration and innovative management.
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Discouraged or Determined: How Politics Is Reshaping Public Health's Next GenerationAs federal cuts reshape public health, students nationwide are reacting with fear, frustration, and renewed resolve as they face an uncertain future in the field.
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How to Successfully Plan for Space, Equipment, Staff, and Workflows in Sterile Processing DepartmentsA well-organized SPD not only keeps the surgical schedule on track but also minimizes backlogs and ensures the timely removal of bioburden—a crucial factor in preventing infections. To achieve this level of efficiency, attention to 5 pivotal areas is essential.
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A Tuberculosis Mystery and the Infection Preventionist's Dilemma: The Case StudyWhen an unclear airborne isolation order disrupted patient care, one infection preventionist had to unravel entrenched practices and prioritize safety, communication, and staff trust.
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PPE Standardization Practices and Key TakeawaysExperts in infection prevention review PPE standardization practices and Heather Saunders, MPH, RN provides her key takeaways for other healthcare practitioners on best practices related to PPE.
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Inpatient and Outpatient Clinics Must Monitor Fomites as Part of IPC ProtocolsThorough cleaning and disinfection reduce the role fomites play in the spread of disease.
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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.
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Climate Change and Arboviral Diseases: An Escalating Global Health ThreatExplore how climate change accelerates the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and Zika, highlighting innovative solutions, challenges, and the urgent need for global action.
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During COVID, Telehealth Can Be an Infection Preventionist's FriendA telework-ready infection preventionist is an IP who continues to support their facility if they also end up in quarantine. Teleworking like so many other aspects of nursing is something we just needed to jump into. No training, no guidebook, no manual.
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Strengthening Defenses: Integrating Infection Control With Antimicrobial StewardshipUse this handout to explain the basics of why infection prevention and control and antimicrobial stewardship are essential and how the 2 fields must have a unified approach to patient and staff safety
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AHE Exchange Summit 2025 Brings EVS and Infection Prevention Experts Together in Columbus, OhioThe Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) is set to host its largest event of the year—Exchange Summit 2025—from June 8 to 11 in Columbus, Ohio. With over 600 environmental services (EVS) professionals expected to attend, this year’s conference focuses heavily on infection prevention, interdepartmental collaboration, and education that empowers frontline health care support leaders to improve patient safety and operational efficiency.
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Rockingham County Rehabilitation Center's Infection Control Fair: An Engaging Approach to Education and ReinforcementAt the Rockingham County Rehabilitation Center's Infection Control Fair, innovative and interactive approaches, including demonstrations, quizzes, and engaging activities, significantly promoted infection prevention education, making learning a fun and informative experience.
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IP LifeLine: Soft Power, Sharp Edges: Nice Gets You Nowhere…Unless You're a ManInfection prevention demands strength—but when vulnerability is praised in men and penalized in women, leadership becomes performance, not authenticity. It’s time to challenge that imbalance.
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Ensuring Accuracy and Reliability in Predictive Analytics in Health careAs health care analytics surges toward a $129.7 billion valuation by 2028, predictive tools are transforming infection prevention by enabling faster, smarter, and more proactive interventions.
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Considerations for Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producers in Nursing HomesInformation for infection preventionists to manage ESBL-producers even while fighting against COVID-19.
