November 11, 2020
Article
New infection preventionists can use this checklist to perform IP rounds in the surgical suite, decontamination areas, and sterile processing area.
August 26, 2020
Article
If you see something, say something. Let coworkers know when they may have breached infection control practices such as forgetting to wash their hands, not wearing PPE properly, or missed opportunities to clean a high-touch surfaces.
July 20, 2020
Article
Infection control at LTCFs needs to be a balanced approach that addresses the risk of infection, and not just the treatment of infection. Money is saved when this approach is used.
June 02, 2020
Article
Many healthcare facilities, not only LTCFs, have turned to online training for staff and then designate the employee as competent to do their job. Online training does not prove competency; it provides training.