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Shawna Paro, MSN, RN, CIC
Shawna Paro, MSN, RN, CIC

Latest:

Ultrasound in Percutaneous Procedures: One Size Does Not Fit All for Reprocessing

Accurate device information and proper sterilization or disinfection are crucial to ensure safety during ultrasound procedures.


Benjamin Frieders

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Understanding AAMI ST108:2023: Essential Guide to New Water Quality Standards in Health Care

Water, essential in health care, from hygiene to medical procedures. AAMI's ST108 sets new standards, vital for patient safety and equipment integrity.


Matt Hoffman

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FDA Places Clinical Hold on Novavax COVID-19-Influenza Combination Vaccine Due to Adverse Event

Novavax’s COVID-19-Influenza Combination vaccine faces a clinical hold after a trial participant developed motor neuropathy, pending further investigation by the FDA.


Robbie Hilliard, MSN, RN, CIC

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Antibiotic Stewardship in Long-Term Care: Leveraging McGeer and Loeb Criteria for Better Outcomes

Antibiotic stewardship in long-term care facilities relies on McGeer and Loeb criteria to guide infection surveillance and appropriate prescribing, ensuring better outcomes for residents and reducing resistance.


Devin Jopp, EdD, MS

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How AI Can Strengthen Infection Prevention and Control

In this exclusive article, Devin Jopp, the CEO of APIC, discusses the upcoming day-long virtual conference entitled “APIC AI Summit: The Impact of AI on IPC.”


Craig Kimble, PharmD, MBA, MS, BCACP

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Pharmacists Have Delivered During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Getting to know community pharmacists—in fact developing a professional rapport with those pharmacists—should be on an infection preventionist’s to-do list.


Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, SV/SM/MB(ASCP)CM, FASc

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The Case for Standardizing Cleaning and Disinfection: Why Consistency Is Critical to Patient Safety

Inconsistent cleaning practices continue to jeopardize patient safety. Experts urge health care leaders to treat cleaning as clinical care—essential, standardized, and foundational to infection prevention.


Peter Teska

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Pathogens Underfoot Can Floor Patients, Health Care Workers

Evidence shows that bacteria on floors can be resuspended into the air with a potential of inhalation, swallowing, or contamination of surfaces and hands.


Nathan Dowling

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Monkeypox Details for Infection Preventionists

Adding to their exhaustion because of other diseases rampant worldwide, like influenza and COVID-19, infection preventionists need to understand and recognize the basics of monkeypox as well since it has made its debut in the US.


Morgan Ebert

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CDC Changes Recommendation for COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children and Pregnant Women

In a major shift, the CDC has pulled routine COVID-19 vaccine guidance for healthy children and pregnant women, sparking sharp reactions from medical leaders.


Brian Kirk, PhD, MSc, BSc, MRPharmS, FIHEEM

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Chemical Indicators for Monitoring Sterilization Processes: Differences Between Type 4 and Type 5 Chemical Indicators

Ensuring the sterility of medical devices is a cornerstone of patient safety. This whitepaper examines steam sterilization—the predominant method in healthcare—and the critical role of chemical indicators (CIs) in monitoring process efficacy. With a focus on ISO 11140-1 standards, it compares Type 4 and Type 5 indicators, outlining their strengths, limitations, and implications for reliable sterilization practices.


Mary Jean Ricci, MSN, RNBC

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Diversity Can Be Best Ally for Infection Preventionists

Perspectives from a diversity of health care workers improve the care and outcomes of patients.


Michelle Ferrant, DNP, CNS, RN, RNC-NIC

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COVID-19 Gave Birth to Changes in Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Testing of the infant of the COVID-19–positive mother requires 2 negative COVID-19 tests 2 days apart. This time delay adds to the challenge of ensuring available isolation beds.


Mark Hodgson, BSc, LRSC, CMIP

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How to Choose the Right Disinfectant to Prevent Health Care-Associated Infections

Choosing the correct disinfectant can be difficult. This expert explains how to select the proper one.


Mark Stibich, PhD

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Infection Prevention Post-Pandemic: What To Keep? What To Stop?

What does the post-COVID-19 future look like for infection preventonists? Great strides in infection prevention have been made because of the COVID-19 response, but look for them to be modified moving forward.



Carmen Smith, LPN, IP

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IPC PROs Helping Each Other: How to Engage Employees and Staff in the LTC Setting

In this installment of IPC Pros Helping Each Other, how do IPs keep those in their facilities to remember essential infection control practices?


Muhammad Aamir Anees

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The Dx and Rx of Head Lice

As children get ready to return to school, pediatric health care providers may start seeing more of this condition in their offices. Here is what you should know.


 Benjamin Hottel, PhD, BCE, PCQI  (Photo courtesy of Rollins)
Benjamin Hottel, PhD, BCE, PCQI

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Defending Health Care Facilities: Winter Pest Control and Sanitation Strategies

Cold weather can attract pests seeking warmth and shelter in health care facilities. Learn effective strategies, including sanitation and pest management, to protect patients this winter.


Jessica Swain, MBA, MLT, CIC, IHI

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From Concept to Impact: A Collaborative Journey in Infection Prevention Staffing

This 6-part series will chronicle the journey of 2 infection prevention and control (IPC) leaders, Brenna Doran, PhD, MA; and Jessica Swain, MBA, MLT, as they partnered to research and shed light on the critical issue of IP staffing in the current health care landscape. From the initial spark of an idea to the publication of an impactful article, a research manuscript, and a podcast, this series will offer an insider's view of their collaborative process and the profound implications of their findings.


Infection Control Today® Editorial Staff

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Introducing the September/October 2025 Infection Control Today Print Edition

Check out the latest print edition of Infection Control Today: September/October 2025.


Peter Graves, BSN, RN, CNOR

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Keep Floors Safe: Say No to Absorbent Woven Textiles

In health care, every decision impacts safety. Yet many facilities still rely on woven towels and blankets to absorb blood and body fluid spills—a risky shortcut that undermines infection prevention, slows workflows, and puts staff at regulatory and safety risk. It’s time to replace outdated habits with engineered, evidence-based solutions designed for today’s high-stakes care environment.



Adriana Casale, BSN, RN, ADNS, IPCO

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Implementation of CMS QSO-24-08-NH for Long-Term Care: An Explanation

Check out Infection Control Today's PowerPoint that explains updates to the long-term care enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) requirements from the CMS.


John Stehle, PhD, CIC

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How Emerging Technologies Increase Hand Hygiene Adherence and Reduce Infections

Health care-associated infections (HAIs) affect over 680,000 patients annually in the U.S. Unlike manual methods, automated hand hygiene monitoring can significantly improve compliance and reduce HAIs.


ICT Staff

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Training Is The Key to a Good Fit Test Program App Note (ITI-031) US

This paper outlines a primary reason to fit test an individual is to verify that he or she has been trained to wear a respirator and has learned how to don the facepiece correctly. Improper use can compromise the respirator’s protection.


Niobis Queiro, MBA,

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The Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Infection Prevention and Public Health

Experts Niobis Queiro, MBA, and Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA, discuss how Medicaid cuts could impact infection prevention, reduce vaccinations, and strain health systems, exacerbating health disparities.


Christine Zirges, DNP, ACNS-BC, CIC, FAPIC

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Redefining Competency: A Comprehensive Framework for Infection Preventionists

Explore APIC’s groundbreaking framework for defining and documenting infection preventionist competency. Christine Zirges, DNP, ACNS-BC, CIC, FAPIC, shares insights on advancing professional growth, improving patient safety, and navigating regulatory challenges.


Laurie Saloman, MS

Latest:

Consider COVID-19 Testing Before Holiday Gatherings

No agreed-upon definition exists that spells out exactly which symptoms trigger the need for a test. One expert says that if a get-together includes, for example, someone with Stage 4 cancer, it would be appropriate for all attendees to test beforehand.


Preeti Mehrotra, MD, MPH

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From Single to Multiuse: A Brief Review of N95 Respirator Decontamination Strategies

Here, we will review 3 common sterilization modalities currently in use for N95 respirator decontamination, how they work, and their strengths and limitations.

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