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The Dx and Rx of Head LiceAs 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.
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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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Questions Linger Around COVID-19’s OriginWe may never know what triggered the global pandemic that has claimed more than 3.8 million lives…. What we do know for certain is that the incredible strength and collaboration of the scientific community have allowed us to regain some semblance of normalcy.
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Stage May be Set for Next COVID-19 SurgeBeating back infection is a numbers game: viruses against antibodies. If the virus changes its armor so the antibodies cannot attach, it develops an advantage. However, it can also produce viruses which are more efficient at attaching to and invading cells, or simply just produce a lot more viruses, overwhelming the system.
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The Importance of Hand Hygiene in Ambulatory Care SettingsIn the 19th century, Ignaz Semmelweis pioneered hand hygiene, proving its effectiveness in reducing infections. Ambulatory care settings stress its importance, emphasizing proper technique and cultural integration for optimal health outcomes.
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IPC PROs Helping Each Other: When to Unmask a Long-term Care FacilityIn the first of this new series, IPC Pros Helping Each Other: When is the right time to unmask in long-term care? One IP explains how she and her facility unmasked and what led to their decision.
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From Single to Multiuse: A Brief Review of N95 Respirator Decontamination StrategiesHere, 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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How Air, Hand, and Surface Hygiene Create Healthier SpacesThere are many facets to creating smarter, healthier health care spaces through infection control and prevention, but these tips can help generate a cohesive, adaptable and curative plan.
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Mastering Infection Prevention in Hospital Kitchens: A GuideHospital kitchens play a critical role in infection prevention, focusing on safe food handling from receiving to serving. Proper vetting of food vendors, temperature control, storage, and hygiene are essential to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety.
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Old Meets New School: The Fusion of Generations in Infection PreventionHow do the veteran and the novice infection preventionists work together in the present climate? What do they think are their strengths and their differences as they combine their knowledge in the health care field? Infection Control Today® asked a veteran and a novice to find out.
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LTC Facilities Face Unique Infection Control Issues During COVID-19 PandemicIntegrating home and community, long-term care facilities are supposed to be a haven for patients and their families. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping the patients and the staff safe was a constant battle. An infection preventionist who lived through it discusses the challenges at her facility.
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One Step Forward, 2 Back: CDC's Proposals for Infection Control in Health Care FacilitiesIn this opinion article, the authors discuss their concerns about the recent HICPAC/CDC proposals on infectious diseases.
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Prevention of Prenatal Infectious DiseaseThe journey of pregnancy begins long before conception, with a woman's lifestyle choices profoundly influencing her future child's health. From diet to infection prevention, proactive measures are crucial.
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Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 While Keeping Kids in School: A Case StudyThe benefits of a systematic, multi-layered approach utilizing various methods to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 to keep children in school.
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Challenges and Solutions in Waste Management for Health Care FacilitiesA JAMA study exposes the US healthcare system's staggering waste expenditure underlining challenges in managing diverse waste types and stringent regulations' compliance. What solutions are there?
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Infection Control in Dentistry Before, During, and After COVID-19Those dental practices that come out of the COVID-19 pandemic with an appreciation of and renewed commitment to infection control best practices will maintain the trust of their patients and survive, whereas those that scoff at the costs of doing the right thing will not.
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Old Meets New School: The Fusion of Generations in Infection PreventionHow do the veteran and the novice infection preventionists work together in the present climate? What do they think are their strengths and their differences as they combine their knowledge in the health care field? Infection Control Today® asked a veteran and a novice to find out.
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Is the Rise in RSV Infections Associated With Immune Debt or SARS-CoV-2 Immune Dysfunction?Post-COVID-19 immune dysfunction is supported by epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory evidence. Attributing, with little to no evidence, that masking and lack of exposure is the primary driver of increases in bacterial and viral infections discourages critical interventions needed to stop the spread of disease.
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Escherichia coli (E coli): What IPC Professionals Should KnowHave foodborne infections returned to prepandemic levels? What information should infection prevention and control personnel offer to patients and staff to prevent an E coli infection?
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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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Leading with Heart: Kindness in Infection ControlWith stress and burnout from staff shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic, infection prevention auditors need to remember kindness and compassion.
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Antimicrobial Resistance Is the Health Threat We Cannot IgnoreThe report has brought to attention the increasing danger of bacteria that are resistant to modern medicine. This problem has already reached alarming levels in many areas of the world.
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Why Water Vapor in Hospitals MattersWhere can we find data on whether or not water vapor is necessary for humans residing in buildings? One great place for such research is the hospital. There is a tremendous amount of data that is collected from one type of hospital building occupant—the patient.
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Hand Hygiene Monitoring SystemHand hygiene requirements for inpatient health care are numerous and varied. An electronic system to help monitor adherence with some indications benefits the hospital, although it may also introduce some drawbacks.
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FDA Approves Enmetazobactam for Complicated UTIs: A Breakthrough in Antimicrobial TherapyEnmetazobactam (Exblifep; Orchid Pharma) has received FDA approval for treating complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), offering a promising solution in the battle against antimicrobial resistance.
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Breaking: FDA Approves First-Ever RSV VaccineThe vaccine is approved for use in adults aged 60 and older to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV.
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Sulbactam-Durlobactam Combo Outperforms Colistin in Acinetobacter baumannii InfectionsA phase 3 trial presented at IDWeek 2023 shows that sulbactam-durlobactam (SUL-DUR) reduces mortality and improves outcomes in hospital-acquired Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex infections compared to colistin, offering a promising treatment option.
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FDA Approval Helps Immunocompromised Shingles SufferersShingrix was originally approved by the FDA in 2017 for the prevention of shingles in adults 50 years and older. Now, it’s approved for those 18 years and older who are immunocompromised.
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Enhanced Infection Prevention Needed in Health Care Facilities Amid Growing Pathogen ThreatsAmid escalating multidrug-resistant organism threats, hospitals face business risks and patient trust erosion, necessitating improved cleaning and infection prevention practices.
