The Infection Control Today® advanced technology page allows readers to stay up-to-date on new technologies aimed at preventing infection, such as ultraviolet disinfection, real-time locating systems, foggers, sterilization robots, automation, virtual reality technology during hospital design, and more. Articles and videos focus on explaining the role of these various technologies within the health care system and how infection prevention professionals can integrate them into everyday use.
February 3rd 2025
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases highlights the need for improved detection, prevention, and public awareness, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
Ultrasound in Percutaneous Procedures: One Size Does Not Fit All for Reprocessing
Accurate device information and proper sterilization or disinfection are crucial to ensure safety during ultrasound procedures.
How to Obtain Better Hand Hygiene Adherence: Ideas From Health Care Workers on the Floor
September 29th 2022Many studies have been done on how to increase hand hygiene adherence. However, ICT® decided to go to the source and ask the health care workers themselves why they do not always follow hand hygiene.
Terminal Cleaning, Including UV Sterilization, Effectiveness in Mitigating Pathogen Transmission
July 11th 2022For terminal cleans, investigators studied the effect of UV-C disinfection added to chlorine-based disinfectants on the likelihood of MDRO transmission from the source occupant to subsequently exposed occupants.