Incubation Period for MERS-CoV Could be Longer Than Previously Thought
The Lancet is reporting that a detailed clinical description of two cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in France suggests that the incubation period for the virus may be longer than previously thought, and longer quarantine periods may be required to rule out infection among contacts. The first patient (who has since died) probably became infected with the virus while traveling in the Middle East; the second patient probably caught the virus while sharing a hospital room with the first patient before doctors had detected the MERS-CoV infection.
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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
April 25th 2025Training EVS workers for hygiene excellence demands more than manuals—it requires active engagement, motor skills coaching, and teach-back techniques to reduce HAIs and improve patient outcomes.
