Barbara Soule Discusses Infection Prevention Through the Decades in CDC Blog
Today on CDC's Safe Healthcare Blog, Barbara Soule of Joint Commission Resources takes a look back at infection prevention highlights from the 1980s. Soule and colleagues will present this and more at the "Infection Prevention Through the Decades" panel at the annual meeting of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) to be held in Ft;. Lauderdale, Fla. June 8-10, 2013.
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I Was There: An Infection Preventionist on the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 30th 2025Deep feelings run strong about the COVID-19 pandemic, and some beautiful art has come out of those emotions. Infection Control Today is proud to share this poem by Carmen Duke, MPH, CIC, in response to a recent article by Heather Stoltzfus, MPH, RN, CIC.
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
Show, Tell, Teach: Elevating EVS Training Through Cognitive Science and Performance Coaching
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