March 31, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic strengthened the relationship between infection preventionists and clinicians, but how can both parties ensure continued collaboration?
March 29, 2022
Article
Rethinking the application of air disinfection in the era of COVID-19.
March 28, 2022
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IPs can provide valuable input on construction projects, water safety, and ventilation.
March 24, 2022
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Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in healthcare facilities today.
March 24, 2022
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Investigators concluded that HCPs can safely return to work after 7 days of quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19 on days 5 to 7.
March 23, 2022
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The hemodialysis setting presents a challenge for environmental cleaning and disinfection because of the demand for rapid turnover of stations.
March 22, 2022
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How do you protect against waterborne infections when water itself is nearly ubiquitous?
February 24, 2022
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This vaccine will add another alternative to the current vaccines on the market if approved in US and Europe.
February 22, 2022
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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.
February 21, 2022
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In a study of 11 LTC facilities, these surfaces were 4 times more likely to register high levels of crAssphage and adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
February 18, 2022
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The research found vaccine efficacy in the prevention of visits to urgent treatment centers and emergency rooms fell from 87% at 2 months, to 66% at 4 months, to 31% at ≥ 5 months.
February 17, 2022
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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.