Operating Room

The Infection Control Today® operating room page provides news articles and videos on the intersection between surgery and infection prevention. The operating room is a prime breeding ground for harmful pathogens to spread, resulting in surgical site infections. The role of the infection preventionist, together with the perioperative nursing staff, is to craft policies and processes to cut down on these infections and ensure patient safety during surgical procedures.

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A group of surgeons performing surgery in a hospital.  (Adobe Stock 187902458 by Jacob Lund)
Beyond the Scalpel: Why Localized Drug Delivery Could Be the Key to Reducing Surgical Site Infections

May 22nd 2025

With surgical site infections on the rise, experts argue that systemic antibiotics fall short, and targeted drug delivery may be the future of surgical infection prevention.

Sterile Processing Perspectives with Marjorie Wall, EDBA, MLOS, MS, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CSSBB
Silent Saboteurs: Managing Endotoxins for Sepsis-Free Sterilization

May 16th 2025

Simone Godwin, DVM, MPH, CIC
Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium Outbreak at Surgery Center Highlights Infection Control Lapses

May 13th 2025

The disbanding of HICPAC  (Adobe Stock)
In the Wake of HICPAC: How APIC is Leading the Fight to Preserve National Infection Prevention Standards

May 13th 2025

Endoscopy at the hospital. Doctor holding endoscope before gastroscopy  (Adobe Stock by romaset)
Endoscopes and Lumened Instruments: New Studies Highlight Persistent Contamination Risks

May 7th 2025

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