Prevention

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 infection prevention staff, but on all who interact within the hospital, from environmental services teams to those planning and building new construction.

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Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH; Brandon M. Gantt, MHA, CRCST, CHL, CER, LSSGBH; and Jill E. Holdsworth, MS, CIC, FAPIC, NREMT, CRCST, CHL
Lumens 2.0 Study Results: Borescopes Reveal Hidden Challenges of Cleaning Lumened Surgical Instruments

July 8th 2025

A groundbreaking study presented at HSPA25 and APIC25 exposed hidden contamination lurking inside orthopedic and neurosurgical instruments—even after cleaning. The Lumens 2.0 research highlights why infection prevention must look deeper than surface-level protocols.

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CBIC Seeks Input for Job Analysis Survey for the a-IPC Certification

July 8th 2025

The Clean Bite
Why You Should Always Ask About Sterilization at the Dentist

July 7th 2025

A Profession Without a Path, Part 2
Broadening the Path: Diverse Educational Routes Into Infection Prevention Careers

July 4th 2025

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How Contaminated Is Your Stretcher? The Hidden Risks on Hospital Wheels

July 3rd 2025

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