Infection Control Today articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/newsInfection Control Today articles© 2026 MJH Life Sciences™ and Infection Control Today. All rights reserved.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:17:42 +00005en-us14447https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/newshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/logo.webphttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/shared-equipment-missed-surfaces-fight-against-antimicrobial-resistancehttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/shared-equipment-missed-surfaces-fight-against-antimicrobial-resistance<![CDATA[Doe Kley, MPH, RN, T-CHEST, LTC-CIP, CIC, discusses how environmental hygiene supports efforts to contain antimicrobial resistance, examining disinfectant efficacy, dilution failures, shared equipment, and the partnership between infection prevention and environmental services teams.]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:07:18 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/how-ai-supports-early-sepsis-detection-icu-nicu-patientshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/how-ai-supports-early-sepsis-detection-icu-nicu-patients<![CDATA[AI tools may help clinicians recognize sepsis earlier, but false alarms, limited external validation, and uncertain effects on patient outcomes complicate their use in adult and neonatal intensive care.]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:37:28 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/kenya-s-imported-ebola-case-raises-questions-screening-ipc-readinesshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/kenya-s-imported-ebola-case-raises-questions-screening-ipc-readiness<![CDATA[An imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease in Kenya raises questions about airport screening, clinical recognition, and potential exposures, highlighting the importance of coordinated contact tracing and hospital infection prevention readiness.]]>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:19:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/florida-dengue-outbreak-2026-symptoms-testing-treatment-preventionhttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/florida-dengue-outbreak-2026-symptoms-testing-treatment-prevention<![CDATA[Florida’s dengue outbreak highlights the importance of recognizing symptoms, identifying warning signs, and preventing mosquito bites. Ubong Johnson, MD, explains local transmission, diagnostic testing, treatment, and practical prevention measures.]]>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:41:07 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/where-begin-st108-water-testing-implementation-readinesshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/where-begin-st108-water-testing-implementation-readiness<![CDATA[Understanding current water quality is a starting point for ST108 implementation. John Kimsey, vice president of processing optimization and customer success for STERIS, spoke about his HSPA presentation on assessing readiness, distinguishing system qualification from routine testing, and understanding where water samples should be collected.]]>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:04:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/suspected-plague-case-in-russia-what-infection-preventionists-should-knowhttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/suspected-plague-case-in-russia-what-infection-preventionists-should-know<![CDATA[An unexplained death at a Russian plague research institute has prompted international scrutiny. The incident raises questions about laboratory safety, transparent reporting, and infection prevention preparedness while the cause remains unconfirmed.]]>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:01:12 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/how-3-decades-shea-presidents-shaped-science-soul-infection-preventionhttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/how-3-decades-shea-presidents-shaped-science-soul-infection-prevention<![CDATA[Behind every landmark in infection prevention, from antimicrobial stewardship guidelines to the COVID-19 town halls that reached flight attendants and teachers, is a generation of physician-scientists who led SHEA through crises, organizational change, and scientific breakthroughs. Infection Control Today traces 30 years of SHEA presidents and the lasting mark they left on the field. ]]>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:48:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/how-can-or-sterile-processing-teams-improve-collaboration-instrument-readiness-https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/how-can-or-sterile-processing-teams-improve-collaboration-instrument-readiness-<![CDATA[Missing instruments and processing delays can strain OR–SPD relationships. At AORN 2026, John Kimsey, vice president of processing optimization and customer success for STERIS, discusses understanding root causes, exploring off-site reprocessing for ambulatory surgical centers, and using hands-on simulation to help surgical teams see sterile processing from a different perspective.]]>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:26:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/ict-weekly-rounds-genomic-surveillance-wins-reprocessing-drift-century-old-measles-warninghttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/ict-weekly-rounds-genomic-surveillance-wins-reprocessing-drift-century-old-measles-warning<![CDATA[This week's coverage in Infection Control Today centered on a common thread: the systems, partnerships, and data that let infection prevention teams catch problems before patients are harmed.]]>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:13:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/upmc-s-genomic-surveillance-award-opens-door-funding-conversationshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/upmc-s-genomic-surveillance-award-opens-door-funding-conversations<![CDATA[UPMC’s genomic surveillance initiative earned national recognition for patient safety. Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC, AL-CIP, explains how the award could help infection preventionists secure leadership support and sustainable funding for earlier outbreak detection.]]>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:36:16 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/clean-bite-making-dental-infection-control-part-every-dayhttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/clean-bite-making-dental-infection-control-part-every-day<![CDATA[Knowing the protocol is only the beginning. In The Clean Bite, Sherrie Busby explores how explaining the why, addressing staff concerns, and creating clear procedures can help dental teams make infection control part of everyday practice.]]>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:56:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/how-purposeful-infection-prevention-rounding-supports-patient-safety-evs-collaborationhttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/how-purposeful-infection-prevention-rounding-supports-patient-safety-evs-collaboration<![CDATA[What might infection prevention rounds miss when visible conditions dominate the conversation? Tommy Davis, PhD, CMIP, a member of ICT's executive advisory board, makes the case for structured observations of clinical workflows, shared accountability, and greater attention to environmental services staff’s insights.]]>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:05:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/proposed-ahrq-cut-raises-questions-infection-prevention-research-supporthttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/proposed-ahrq-cut-raises-questions-infection-prevention-research-support<![CDATA[A proposed $27.7 million reduction in AHRQ funding raises questions about support for infection prevention research and implementation. Here is what the September 25 announcement identifies, as well as what remains unknown about specific IPC programs.]]>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:35:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/more-time-prevention-what-small-hospital-ips-reported-after-electronic-surveillancehttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/more-time-prevention-what-small-hospital-ips-reported-after-electronic-surveillance<![CDATA[Two posters presented by Karen Jones, MPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC, at the APIC Annual Conference and Exposition examine surveillance responsibilities and staffing in small hospitals, as well as IPs’ reported experiences after implementing electronic surveillance. Findings highlight opportunities for more investigation, rounding, and communication.]]>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/when-reprocessing-processes-drift-why-ipc-sterile-processing-must-act-togetherhttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/when-reprocessing-processes-drift-why-ipc-sterile-processing-must-act-together<![CDATA[A followed procedure can still leave patients at risk if it no longer matches validated requirements. Annetta L. McKnight, MHA, BSN, CRCST, CER, examines how infection prevention and sterile processing can identify process drift, assess disruptions, and strengthen shared oversight of medical device reprocessing.]]>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:35:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/making-handwashing-memorable-what-cartoon-faucets-can-teach-childrenhttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/making-handwashing-memorable-what-cartoon-faucets-can-teach-children<![CDATA[Artist and designer Matthew Caliman shares how personal loss inspired the Cleanup Crew, a handwashing education project using cartoon faucets, songs, and games to help families revisit an essential health message.]]>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:09:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/measles-took-5-children-8-days-century-later-their-story-still-mattershttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/measles-took-5-children-8-days-century-later-their-story-still-matters<![CDATA[In 1926, Karen Jones’s grandmother lost 5 children to measles in 8 days. A century later, Jones connects that devastating family history to vaccination, outbreak preparedness, and the role of infection preventionists in building trust.]]>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:34:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/ict-weekly-rounds-september-25-2026-ebola-lyme-testing-sterile-processing-burnout-morehttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/ict-weekly-rounds-september-25-2026-ebola-lyme-testing-sterile-processing-burnout-more<![CDATA[What Were the Biggest Infection Prevention Stories This Week? Ebola's Outpaced Response, Lyme Coinfection Data, and Sterile Processing Burnout Explained, and more]]>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:41:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/what-friction-was-doing-lessons-ips-anthropic-s-misuse-reporthttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/what-friction-was-doing-lessons-ips-anthropic-s-misuse-report<![CDATA[The knowledge used to prevent infections can also be misused. Through a personal reflection on gaming, AI, and biological research, an infection preventionist explores why faster answers make human judgment, peer consultation, and accountability increasingly important.]]>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:07:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/lyme-testing-reveals-more-complex-picture-tick-borne-diseasehttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/lyme-testing-reveals-more-complex-picture-tick-borne-disease<![CDATA[A study of 193,260 individuals found overlapping tick-borne antibody levels more frequently among those with Lyme antibodies, highlighting diagnostic challenges when active coinfections are not confirmed.]]>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:31:08 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/surgical-mask-fit-fogging-why-small-disruptions-matter-operating-roomhttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/surgical-mask-fit-fogging-why-small-disruptions-matter-operating-room<![CDATA[A shifting mask or fogged eyewear can interrupt focus when precision matters most. Dana Weaver Storm, MHA, BSN, RN, examines the challenges of prolonged surgical mask use and how perioperative leaders can support comfort, visibility, and consistent adherence.]]>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/exchange26-how-can-infection-prevention-evs-teams-address-conflicting-disinfectant-ifus-https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/exchange26-how-can-infection-prevention-evs-teams-address-conflicting-disinfectant-ifus-<![CDATA[What happens when one disinfectant cannot satisfy every IFU? At AHE in New Orleans, Diane Cullen discusses weighted risk assessment, documenting difficult decisions, and why infection prevention and EVS need to work together.]]>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:40:24 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/how-can-or-teams-improve-environmental-cleaning-between-surgical-cases-https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/how-can-or-teams-improve-environmental-cleaning-between-surgical-cases-<![CDATA[Turnover pressure can leave critical OR cleaning steps unfinished. Karen deKay, MSN, RN, EBP-C, CNOR, CIC, FAPIC, examines common gaps in environmental hygiene and how shared responsibilities, attention to disinfectant contact time, and ongoing education can help teams strengthen practices between cases.]]>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:52:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/pathogen-pulse-alarming-rise-dengue-floridahttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/pathogen-pulse-alarming-rise-dengue-florida<![CDATA[A patient with fever and no recent travel could still have dengue. Florida’s local transmission highlights why clinicians and infection preventionists should look beyond travel history and recognize warning signs.]]>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:24:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/when-ebola-outbreak-is-spreading-faster-response-can-followhttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/when-ebola-outbreak-is-spreading-faster-response-can-follow<![CDATA[High contact follow-up rates suggest progress, but who is being missed? Inside the DRC’s Ebola response, shortages, strained treatment centers, and gaps in community trust reveal a more complicated story.]]>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:21:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/sterile-processing-burnout-cognitive-overload-how-interruptions-ifus-human-factors-affect-patient-safetyhttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/sterile-processing-burnout-cognitive-overload-how-interruptions-ifus-human-factors-affect-patient-safety<![CDATA[Sterile processing professionals face constant interruptions, cognitive overload, increasingly complex devices, and hundreds of IFUs. Randalyn Harreld, CRCST, FHSPA, explains why health care organizations must address the human factors behind SPD performance rather than expecting frontline professionals to simply absorb ever-increasing complexity.]]>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:38:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/long-acting-hiv-treatment-prep-how-weekly-oral-injectable-therapies-could-change-adherence-patient-choicehttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/long-acting-hiv-treatment-prep-how-weekly-oral-injectable-therapies-could-change-adherence-patient-choice<![CDATA[Long-acting HIV therapies promise greater convenience, but fewer doses alone may not solve adherence or access challenges. Lloyd Bibby and Pooja Goyal, MS(Pharm), discuss patient choice, weekly oral and injectable therapies, health system capacity, equitable access, and the real-world measures that will define success.]]>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:59:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/ict-weekly-rounds-september-17-2026-ringworm-measles-ebola-updateshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/ict-weekly-rounds-september-17-2026-ringworm-measles-ebola-updates<![CDATA[This week on Infection Control Today, the stories ranged from emerging drug-resistant pathogens circling the globe to a landmark decade of surface science—all against a backdrop of ongoing outbreaks and a hard look at what the profession owes its own workforce.]]>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:27:12 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/ahe-2026-stacy-palmer-explains-how-evs-shapes-patient-human-experience-health-carehttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/ahe-2026-stacy-palmer-explains-how-evs-shapes-patient-human-experience-health-care<![CDATA[At AHE 2026 in New Orleans, The Beryl Institute's Stacy Palmer discussed 8 guiding principles for experience excellence and why EVS professionals influence far more than environmental cleanliness. Their interactions, workplace culture, and connection with patients help shape the overall human experience of health care.]]>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articleshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/what-is-trichophyton-indotineae-drug-resistant-ringworm-spreads-29-countrieshttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/what-is-trichophyton-indotineae-drug-resistant-ringworm-spreads-29-countries<![CDATA[Drug-resistant Trichophyton indotineae has now been identified in 29 countries. Its resistance to first-line terbinafine, resemblance to other dermatophytes, and expanding global transmission are creating new challenges for diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, and antifungal stewardship.]]>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:09:00 GMTInfection Control TodayusInfection Control Today Articles