FDA Approves RU-486
WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the abortion pill RU-486. Within a month, doctors will be able to prescribe the drug Mifeprex, or mifepristone, for women who are as much as seven weeks pregnant.
Despite warnings that the FDA would impose limitations on doctors who offer the pill, yesterdays approval came with relatively minor restrictions. The rules given require that doctors who prescribe Mifeprex be able to determine how far along a pregnancy is and must either be able to perform surgical abortions or have a pre-existing agreement with another physician who is qualified to conduct such surgery. For more information visit www.fda.gov.
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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The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens
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