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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Karen Hoffmann, MS, RN, CIC, FSHEA, FAPIC  (Image credit: KH)
Alcohol-Based Antiseptics Show Promise for Nasal Decolonization and SSI Prevention

January 23rd 2025

A meta-analysis found alcohol-based antiseptics significantly reduce Staphylococcus aureus-related surgical site infections (SSIs), demonstrating efficacy comparable to mupirocin and iodophor, supporting their expanded use in infection prevention strategies.

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The Case for an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Index in Health Care


January 21st 2025

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Empowering Patient Health: What Should Patients and Caregivers Know About Staying Healthy While in the Hospital

January 16th 2025

Cleaning the hospital to prevent health care-associated infections.   (Image credit: Dinesh Wadhwani)
IDEA in Action: A Strategic Approach to Contamination Control

January 14th 2025

Infection Intel: Staying Ahead with Company Updates and Product Innovations
Infection Intel: Barinthus Bio Announces Promising Results From Phase 2b Hepatitis B Trial

January 10th 2025