Sterile Processing

Rare Disease Day on February 29, 2024, shines a global light on the impact of rare diseases, including rare infectious diseases. With a focus on early diagnosis and treatment access, this day highlights the struggles of those with rare conditions.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending February 4, 2024.

Continuing the round table discussion, experienced IPs continue their discussion on recognizing and preventing burnout, emphasizing leadership roles, peer support, and fostering open conversations in health care settings.

Jill E. Holdsworth, MS, CIC, FAPIC, NREMT, CRCST, prevention manager, discusses the challenges of balancing work, family, and volunteering, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing self-care and personal interests.

Infection preventionists Heather Saunders and Stephanie Mayoryk's journey to East Africa emphasizes the positive impact of infection prevention efforts in low-income countries. Despite challenges, their experience encourages IPs to engage globally, fostering hope and passion for providing excellent patient care.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending January 28, 2024.

AAMI's ST91 standard for endoscope processing covers design, cleaning, personnel, decontamination, storage, transport, quality control, repair, new product evaluation, and more.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending January 14, 2024.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending December 10, 2023.

Handheld equipment plays a vital role in providing care at health facilities. Proper training, equipment, and procedures are imperative to guarantee safe cleaning and disinfection following use.

Mass General Brigham and Salem Hospital face a class action lawsuit over potential hepatitis and HIV exposure to hundreds of patients. The lawsuit alleges negligence and emotional distress, with the hospital claiming a minimal infection risk.

Staying Ahead With Company Updates and Product Innovations. This week's news is from Moderna, CBIC, Helocyte, Pfizer, UVDI, and CloroxPro.

A recent American Journal of Infection Control study, led by Katharine Hoffman, MPH, CIC, LSSGB, and Lisa Waldowski, DNP, RN, CIC, applies Lean Six Sigma to improve eye device reprocessing. The research highlights the challenges, emphasizes adherence to manufacturer instructions, and promotes best practices for patient safety.

Infection preventionists (IP) can come from many different backgrounds. This is 1 opinion from 1 very successful IP who doesn't have an RN or a BSN and the bullying that sometimes occurs.

Connecting and networking with colleagues, finding the right resources, and joining key organizations can help you become a better infection preventionist.

When constructing a health care facility of any size, it is crucial to seek the advice and expertise of an infection preventionist. This article provides guidance on how to do so effectively.

Mold, a menacing presence that can grow within the walls of your facility, may be lurking and waiting to cause problems. Are you equipped to deal with it?

Neal Buchalter, MBA, president of Parker Laboratories, spoke with Infection Control Today® in an exclusive interview about the product, the companies involved, and how it came to the US market.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the infection prevention field had to think outside the box they were used to. The Navajo Nation was no different. Outside their box, they found UV-C robots.

The recent increase in drug-resistant strains of Candida auris, causing mortality at rates as high as 60%, raises questions regarding the spread of this pathogen as a health care-associated infection, cleaning/disinfecting protocol, and treatment via antifungal drugs.

SSI surveillance tracks infections that occur after surgery in the area where it was performed. How can facilities help prevent these infections?

What is the CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Funding map? A key opinion leader explains.

What are the recommendations for storing endoscopes clean, safe, and intact?

A recent study published in the Journal of Hepatology aimed to determine the likelihood of parenterally transmitted hepatitis after invasive medical procedures in Italy.

Off-site sterilization frees up hospital space for patient care, improving hospital return on investment. This article explains why and how to go about setting up the service.