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Due to the increasing frequency of natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and forest fires, people living in temporary shelters have a higher risk of infection. To address the situation, APIC has created a guide for infection preventionists.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending January 21, 2024.

Clorox Pro's Clean Index Survey uncovers burnout and confidence challenges in cleaning professionals. The insights guide the industry towards solutions, emphasizing support and training for a resilient cleaning workforce.

Explore eco-friendly cleaning with a focus on EPA certifications and eco-friendly cleaners' efficacy. Uncover real-world research insights and a review of an ISSA thought leader session.

Hospital kitchens play a critical role in infection prevention, focusing on safe food handling from receiving to serving. Proper vetting of food vendors, temperature control, storage, and hygiene are essential to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety.

AI is helping health care professionals during the pandemic by improving accuracy and patient safety in radiology and disease prediction. Despite concerns about job replacement and misuse, AI promises to enhance health care accessibility, affordability, and accuracy.

After pushback on social media, Tina Joshi, PhD, spoke with Infection Control Today to clarify and explain her study, her lifelong research, and what she hopes IPs and other IPC personnel can take from them.

Infection Control Today's® Product Locator is a monthly column highlighting some of the latest advanced technology in the infection prevention field.

According to a recent study, bleach fails to eradicate C difficile spores in hospital scrubs, raising concerns about disinfectant efficacy and bacterial resistance in health care settings.

New insights into pathogen-specific transmission dynamics and innovations in ventilation, filtration, and monitoring systems offer promising tools for effective infection control.

Learn how infection preventionists (IPs) are key to ensuring food safety in healthcare facilities, addressing foodborne illness risks, and fostering a culture of prevention.

Which of the various low and high-tech measures proposed to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission, from hand hygiene to air cleaners, actually work? A new study gives practical tools for assessment and insights into their effectiveness.

A critical analysis questions the universal application of contact precautions (CP) for MRSA prevention, considering potential harms, environmental sustainability, and evidence-based alternatives.

Handheld equipment plays a vital role in providing care at health facilities. Proper training, equipment, and procedures are imperative to guarantee safe cleaning and disinfection following use.

Cold weather can attract pests seeking warmth and shelter in health care facilities. Learn effective strategies, including sanitation and pest management, to protect patients this winter.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending December 3, 2023.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending November 25, 2023.

Mass General Brigham and Salem Hospital face a class action lawsuit over potential hepatitis and HIV exposure to hundreds of patients. The lawsuit alleges negligence and emotional distress, with the hospital claiming a minimal infection risk.

Prepare for a healthcare "tripledemic" with Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. Operating rooms face risks, but autonomous UV disinfection systems offer an effective solution to maintain sterility.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending November 19, 2023.

Read a literature review that examines methods for laundering reusable surgical scrubs. Discover the importance of water temperature, disinfectants, and more in infection control.

At the Rockingham County Rehabilitation Center's Infection Control Fair, innovative and interactive approaches, including demonstrations, quizzes, and engaging activities, significantly promoted infection prevention education, making learning a fun and informative experience.

Recent CDC HICPAC revisions regarding SARS-CoV-2 control face criticism from the World Health Network and others due to alleged breaches in committee structure and erroneous infection control guidance, potentially impacting COVID-19 management and immunocompromised individuals in health care.

Health care-associated infections (HAIs) significantly impact patient outcomes, hospital expenses, and mortality rates in the United States. Hand hygiene stands as the most effective preventive method. While manual observation often produces biased results, Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring Systems (EHHCM) offer evolving methods for more accurate adherence assessment.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending November 5, 2023.