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

May 16th 2025

Invisible yet deadly, endotoxins evade traditional sterilization methods, posing significant risks during routine surgeries. Understanding and addressing their threat is critical for patient safety.

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

Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN RN CNOR CRCST CHL
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing

April 27th 2025

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