Tori Whitacre Martonicz

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

Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in healthcare facilities today.

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

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.

The mandate was set to expire on March 18, 2022 and will cover the spring break season.

A comprehensive blueprint on how to be better prepared for the future as COVID-19 becomes endemic and the world faces future pandemics.

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.

Compliance has increased up to 50% on key infection prevention and control practices at a South Carolina health system due to these short emoji-cartoons.

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

Developers designed a game to teach infection prevention during COVID-19 to senior nursing students.

The new immunization schedule also includes updates and clarifications on vaccines such as hepatitis B, recombinant zoster vaccine, and the pneumococcal vaccine.

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

The goal of the review was to examine the efficacy of the World Health Organization’s 6-step handwashing technique and compare its efficacy with other handwashing techniques.

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

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.