National Policy on HIV-Infected Healthcare Workers Questioned
WESTPORT, CT - According to an essay in the October Journal of the American Medical Association, the US policy requiring that healthcare workers inform patients of their hepatitis B virus (HBV) or HIV infection status should be changed.
The desire for change stems from the lack of transmission of the virus from healthcare workers to patients. Through July 1999, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not documented a single case of HIV transmission from the 63 HIV-infected healthcare workers to any of their more than 22,000 patients. Moreover, apart from a single cluster of cases in 1992, no provider-to-patient case of HBV transmission has been documented in the United States. For more information visit www.hepatitis.com.
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.
The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens
April 25th 2025Health care-associated infections are driving a shift toward disposable microfiber cloths, mop pads, and curtains—offering infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in one-time-use solutions.
