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.
September 24th 2025
Sterile technique, specialized training, patient safety—Certified Surgical Technologists do it all. Learn how their role is evolving in today’s high-tech operating room.