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Hand Hygiene
The Infection Control Today® hand hygiene page examines the practice of hand hygiene, from the proper methods to adherence among hospital staff. Will greater recognition of hand hygiene’s importance in curbing the spread of infections translate into better adherence among hospital staff and the public? This page features videos that demonstrate exactly how to conduct hand hygiene properly, articles recapping peer-reviewed literature on the latest advances in monitoring and adherence, as well as the popular "Bug of the Month" feature.
Gathering Storm: Future Without Antibiotics Is Coming at Us
July 09, 2021
Heather Saunders MPH, RN, CIC: “I think [infection preventionists] really need to be aware of what the efforts are at their state health departments and how they can collaborate with those efforts. IPs need to also have their own surveillance systems in place. They need to know what they’re looking for.”
IPs in Early Stages of COVID-19 Were Wanted to Point of Exhaustion
June 30, 2021
“IPs reported more empowerment, credibility and value to their facilities during the pandemic,” states a study unveiled today at the annual APIC conference.
Battling C. Auris and COVID-19 at Same Time
June 29, 2021
Elizabeth Jefferson, PhD, CIC: “You have to really pay attention and make sure that it [Candida auris] stays contained so that you don’t have an outbreak. It just takes one case.”
How to Guard Against Lapsed Hand Hygiene Compliance
June 29, 2021
Infection preventionists and hospital administrators need to continue pushing for better hand hygiene compliance once health care workers stop worrying as much about their own safety, a study states.
Quick Infection Prevention Response Stymies C. Auris
June 29, 2021
In the midst of a COVID-19 surge, a hospital was able to limit the spread of Candida auris to the initially infected patient.
Stronger Ties With Hospitals Might Help Nursing Homes Fight Infections
June 28, 2021
A five-year survey in Michigan seeks to determine if enhanced relationships between nursing homes and hospitals might facilitate better infection prevention in nursing homes.
COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts Helped Stonewall C. Diff at Hospital
June 28, 2021
Barbara Smith, RN, BSN, MPA, CIC: “I think that we need to do a little bit more with the public in terms of antibiotic use in the community. So that they’re not at risk for C. diff for whatever reason later in their life.”
Clostridioides difficile Controlled at Hospital During COVID-19 Surge
June 28, 2021
The rates of Clostridioides difficile remained about the same in March, April, May of 2020 as they were during the same 3 months in 2019, according to the study.
Let Airflow Show Pathogens the Door (or Window or Vent)
June 18, 2021
An integrated air management system requires proper engineering and not a pile-up approach of unproven products. One concern is that decision makers will fall into the nearsighted trap of selecting piecemeal products that require frequent maintenance.
Beating Biofilm Is Key to Fighting Surgical Infections
June 07, 2021
At the intersection of surgery and infection prevention resides a sometimes-neglected opportunity to further minimize infection risk by modernizing choices and innovation.