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.

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Far-UVC Is a Public Health Tool We Need Now

March 12th 2025

Health care-associated infections pose a global threat. In the op-ed, experts advocate for Far-UVC light as a safe, effective tool to reduce airborne pathogens, enhancing infection control in hospitals and public spaces.

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How Ultrasonic Cleaning Enhances Patient Safety

March 11th 2025

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H5N1 Avian Flu Crisis: The Growing Threat to US Food Supply and Public Health

March 10th 2025

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From Shortages to Security: How Reusable Health Care Textiles Can Transform Infection Prevention

March 7th 2025

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APIC Condemns HHS Proposal to Silence Public Input on Health Policies

March 5th 2025

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