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HAIs
The Infection Control Today® health care-acquired infections (HAIs) page presents updates on the latest techniques and strategies in the never-ending battle between infection preventionists and HAIs. Focusing on the latest in medical literature, we also present perspectives from the top infection preventionists and other medical experts in the country about how to put the growing knowledge of HAIs into use in the everyday world of infection prevention. Articles and videos often focus on methods to contain and control pathogens and multidrug-resistant organisms from spreading within the health care system.
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.
Slowly but Surely, Infection Prevention Moves Beyond COVID-19
June 03, 2021
Jody Feigel, RN, MSN: “A few years ago, nobody wanted to hear from infection prevention. Now, everybody wants to hear from infection prevention.”
Continuous Acting Disinfectant Appears to Work Better on Surfaces
June 01, 2021
One of the reasons that S aureus and C diff present such a disinfection challenge is that they are encased in a biofilms such as yeast, protozoa, bacteria, fungi, and algae.
Onboarding Infection Preventionists? Some Questions to Ask
May 29, 2021
Successful onboarding of candidates requires an orientation that includes all aspects of the position. What are the responsibilities of an IP? Their main function is to identify and mitigate infection risks.