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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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.

A determined infection preventionist is walking into a busy facility.  (AI image created by author)
IP LifeLine: Resilience as an Ongoing Journey, Not a Destination

May 15th 2025

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

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