News

With 2010 coming to a close quickly, ICT presents the top news items and articles relating to healthcare worker and/or patient safety, ranked in order of popularity based on Web clicks by ICT readers.

Joint Commission Seeks Comments on 2012 National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals, LTC

December 29th 2010

NPSF Creates First Professional Society and Certification Program for Patient Safety

December 29th 2010

Trending on Infection Control Today

Bugs on Gloves: When Barriers Become Carriers of Infection-causing Microorganisms

SHEA 2026: Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, Explains How Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Hidden HAI Transmission and Ethical Challenges in Patient Notification

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Churchgoers Warned of Potential Hepatitis A Exposure

Vancouver Hospital Declares Another C. diff Outbreak

Malaria Report Shows Rapid Progress Toward International Targets

Researchers Study the Dangers of Toxoplasma Parasites

Healthcare to Drive Growth of Wipes

Innovation to Change How Scientists Treat MRSA

Derma Sciences Launches Advanced Wound Care eLearning Portal for Clinicians

Simulation Training Linked to Decreased Catheter Infection

Clostridium Bacteria Infecting Increasing Numbers of Hospitalized Children

ATS Issues Statement on the Treatment of Pulmonary Fungal Infections

Researchers Study Fecal Pharmacokinetics of Oral Vancomycin for Suspected C. diff Infection

Looking at Clinical Symptoms, Exposure Factors Irrespective of Etiology in Encephalitis

Mothers are Key to College-Age Women Receiving HPV Vaccine

Hospital Association Issues Pandemic Flu Planning Guide for Nursing Homes

Organization Intensifies Awareness Efforts in Haiti to Dispel Myths, Fears About Cholera

Selective Rather Than Mass Vaccination Can Provide Immunity Against Flu

Alcohol-Based Wipes Shown More Effective Than Rubs in Reducing Bacteria and Spores

Investigation Reveals Lack of Hand Hygiene in C. diff Outbreak in Scotland

Positive Reinforcement Drives Hand Hygiene Compliance

Year in Review: Guidelines and Regulations

New IMS Agreement Offers Premier Members On-Site Reprocessing and Sterilization

Spartan Introduces Upgraded Cleaning Training System

Trace Amounts of Germ-Killing Molecules Predict Disease Survival

Study Finds Evidence of Increased Lung Cancer Risk Among TB Patients

Crothall Healthcare Selects 3M Clean-Trace for Infection Control Verification

Environmental Hygiene Case Studies

Year in Review: Infections

Year in Review: Healthcare Worker and Patient Safety

Joint Commission Seeks Comments on 2012 National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals, LTC

NPSF Creates First Professional Society and Certification Program for Patient Safety

Trending on Infection Control Today

Bugs on Gloves: When Barriers Become Carriers of Infection-causing Microorganisms

SHEA 2026: Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, Explains How Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Hidden HAI Transmission and Ethical Challenges in Patient Notification

AORN 2026: Colleen Becker, PhD, on Why Nursing Education Must Evolve as a Science

Arlene Bush Reflects on HSPA Presidency Ahead of 2026 Conference: Advocacy, Certification, and the Future of Sterile Processing