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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Set of bright yellow sharps containers with biohazard labels and red lids used in clinics and hospitals for safe disposal of medical needles and waste. (Adobe Stock 1521632893 by Maksim)
Reducing Hidden Risks: Why Sharps Injuries Still Go Unreported

July 18th 2025

Despite being a well-known occupational hazard, sharps injuries continue to occur in health care facilities and are often underreported, underestimated, and inadequately addressed. A recent interview with sharps safety advocate Amanda Heitman, BSN, RN, CNOR, a perioperative educational consultant, reveals why change is overdue and what new tools and guidance can help.

Realistic electron microscopy of Clostridioides difficile, highly detailed rod-shaped structure, spores with textured surfaces, flagella, acid-green and purple hues, contrasting black background.  (Adobe Stock 1318793046 by Waseem by AI)
New Study Explores Oral Vancomycin to Prevent C difficile Recurrence, But Questions Remain

July 17th 2025

What Lies Beneath: Why Borescopes Are Essential for Verifying Surgical Instrument Cleanliness
What Lies Beneath: Why Borescopes Are Essential for Verifying Surgical Instrument Cleanliness

July 16th 2025

Operating room, surgical site infections   (Adobe Stock, Unknown)
The Next Frontier in Infection Control: AI-Driven Operating Rooms

July 15th 2025

The doctor is injecting a vaccination into the arm of a little girl.   Adobe Stock 170524806 by pingpao
Targeting Uncertainty: Why Pregnancy May Be the Best Time to Build Vaccine Confidence

July 15th 2025

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