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.
September 28th 2023
Cases of COVID-19, RSV, and influenza are expected to rise this fall and winter season; yet, the number of people who plan on getting the vaccines for each of the infections remains low, according to the NFID announcement today.
September 26th 2023
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Hand Hygiene Monitoring System
May 25th 2023Hand hygiene requirements for inpatient health care are numerous and varied. An electronic system to help monitor adherence with some indications benefits the hospital, although it may also introduce some drawbacks.
Ultrasound in Percutaneous Procedures: One Size Does Not Fit All for Reprocessing
Accurate device information and proper sterilization or disinfection are crucial to ensure safety during ultrasound procedures.
ICT Exclusive: Deborah Birx, MD, Discusses the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
May 11th 2023“It doesn't matter if the public health emergency goes away or not. Because we haven't taken advantage of the public health emergency over the last 2 years to understand and address the gaps quite apparent to every American out there.”
CDC Discusses Candida auris: Strategies to Help Control and Prevent Outbreaks
May 5th 2023To control C auris, focus on using antibiotics and improving diagnostics. New treatments in development offer hope for better management. This is the fourth and final installment in CDC's interview with the ICT.
International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance Highlights Latest Advances
May 1st 2023The fight for infection control and prevention (IPC) should be a global effort, and conferences play a crucial role in this fight. IPC conferences occur worldwide throughout the year, and a recent one focused on updates regarding antimicrobial resistance.