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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“Ongoing Assault”: How HHS Layoffs Have Eviscerated Infection Prevention Support Across the Nation

April 1st 2025

Mass layoffs at HHS and CDC have gutted critical infection prevention programs, leaving frontline professionals overwhelmed, under-resourced, and desperate to safeguard public health.

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Together We Rise: Why AORN Expo 2025 Is a Must for Every Perioperative Nurse

March 31st 2025

Roundtable of Vet IPs
Vet IP Roundtable 2: Infection Control and Biosecurity Challenges in Veterinary Care

March 31st 2025

Boston isn’t just the host city for the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, which will be held from April 5 to 9, 2025.    (Adobe Stock)
Why Boston Should Be Your Next Destination, Not Just for a Conference

March 28th 2025

IP LifeLine From Infection Control Today
United We Stand, Divided We Fall: Breaking Free From Trauma Bonds

March 28th 2025

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