The Infection Control Today® prevention page contains news and information on the latest updates on all facets of infection prevention. From vaccinations and immunizations to controlling air and water flow in a health care system, preventing infections falls not only on the IP staff, but on all who interact within the hospital, from environmental services teams to those planning and building new construction.
May 27, 2022
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending May 27.
May 25, 2022
Device-associated HAIs were likely impacted by the continued alteration of hospital practices that occurred throughout the pandemic.
May 24, 2022
To reduce the risk of surgical-site infection, utilize evidence-based interventions and give feedback to clinicians on bacterial transmission using Staphylococcus aureus as a marker.
May 24, 2022
The bugs are winning, but only because we are letting them.
May 24, 2022
Regardless of vaccination status, health care workers were protected with daily and regular hydrogen peroxide antisepsis.
May 23, 2022
However, respiratory HAVIs continued to be reported, despite elevated prevention practices, leaving young, susceptible patients threatened.
May 20, 2022
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending May 20.
May 19, 2022
Despite various techniques that health care facilities use to facilitate 100% hand hygiene compliance from their health care workers, barriers still must be overcome.
May 18, 2022
A comprehensive look at whether mask wearing is beneficial for both SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses spread by airborne particles and respiratory droplets.
May 18, 2022
A new comprehensive article lays out best practice guidelines for 14 areas of infection prevention and control.