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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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Bug of the Month: No Vaccine. No Warning. Just MeThe Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens that are clinically important in today's health care facilities.
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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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Our Understanding of Immune Issues Is Evolving: Here Are 5 Reasons WhyThe past 5 years in medicine have seen significant advances in RNA vaccines, understanding immune dysregulation, and improved interspecialty communication, promising better disease eradication and tailored treatments.
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Beyond Civil Rights: Black Trailblazers in Medicine and Infection PreventionBlack History Month should celebrate pioneers like Drs William Hinton, Daniel Hale Williams, and Charles Drew, whose medical breakthroughs revolutionized infection prevention, surgery, and blood preservation.
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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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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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Silent Saboteurs: Managing Endotoxins for Sepsis-Free SterilizationInvisible yet deadly, endotoxins evade traditional sterilization methods, posing significant risks during routine surgeries. Understanding and addressing their threat is critical for patient safety.
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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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National Nurses' Month: 10 Innovative Ideas for Self-Care From a NurseTo celebrate National Nurses' Month, Maryn Moreni, MSN, RN, CNE, discusses the self-care practices she incorporates into her life and teaches to her students.
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Boundaries Bring Balance: One IP’s Journey to Find and Implement Boundaries in the WorkplaceSetting boundaries becomes crucial as health care workers face rising demands and burnout. Learn practical strategies to protect mental well-being and prevent burnout in the workplace.
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Development of a Novel Influenza A Standard Operating Procedure to Fulfill Public Health Reporting RequirementsRobust infectious disease surveillance, including rapid subtyping of influenza A, is essential for early detection, containment, and public health reporting of novel viral threats.
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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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Far-UVC Is a Public Health Tool We Need NowHealth care-associated infections pose a global threat. In the op-ed, experts advocate for Far-UVC light as a safe, effective tool to reduce airborne pathogens, enhancing infection control in hospitals and public spaces.
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How Cleaning Medical Equipment Directly Affects Patient Safety and Equipment LongevityHospital-associated infections affect over 1 million US patients annually. Proper medical equipment cleaning and sterilization significantly reduce infection risks, improving patient outcomes and safety.
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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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The Critical Role of Rapid Diagnostics in Antibiotic StewardshipRapid diagnostics enhance patient outcomes by enabling prompt, targeted treatments, reducing inappropriate antibiotic use, and combating antimicrobial resistance through informed clinical decisions and stewardship programs.
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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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Infection Prevalence and Prevention Among Sex Workers: Information for Health Care WorkersThe information health care workers need to know about the concerning infection trends among sex workers and how best to support and treat them.
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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.
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Healing With Algorithms: AI's Impact on Epidemiology and Infection ControlMedia in the US presents AI as both beneficial and risky. Positive coverage shows AI's potential through virtual assistants like Siri, while cautionary tales warn of misuse like misinformation and deepfakes. How does all this work in health care?
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Without an Engaged Community, Infection Prevention Can FlounderCoupling risk communication and effective engagement with the community can provide opportunities to change behavior and shape awareness of basic practices that can break the chain of transmission for many diseases.
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Why Clinical Expertise Is the Cornerstone to Your Most Profitable Business LinePerioperative nurses bring vital skills in patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement. They enhance surgical outcomes and support health care systems during complex, high-risk procedures.
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Addressing Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (NV-HAP): Impact on Sepsis, Mortality, and Hospital MetricsNV-HAP significantly contributes to increased sepsis, mortality, and length of stay, negatively affecting hospital metrics, finances, and patient outcomes, underscoring the importance of targeted prevention strategies.
