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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March 21st 2025

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending March 23, 2025.

Concept images of Far-UVC  (Adobe Stock 316993517 by hopenv)
Far-UVC Is a Public Health Tool We Need Now

March 12th 2025

Cleaning systems for medical instruments. Ultrasonic cleaner  (Adobe Stock 136854230 by flywish)
How Ultrasonic Cleaning Enhances Patient Safety

March 11th 2025

Infections Threaten Hearts  (Adobe Stock 346999190 by Andrey Popov)
Infection Prevention Matters in Heart Matters

March 4th 2025

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March 3rd 2025

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