Slide Show: Evaluating Antimicrobial Textiles
Antimicrobial textiles are becoming another weapon in the arsenal against HAIs, with the recognition that soft surfaces in the healthcare environment can become contaminated and possibly spread disease-causing pathogens. Infection Control Today invited clinical representatives from two leading manufacturers of antimicrobial textiles to provide information that can help infection preventionists better evaluate products constructed from these fabrics. Our experts are Peggy Prinz Leubbert, MS, MT (ASCP), CIC, CHSP, founder and owner of Healthcare Interventions, Inc. in Omaha, Neb.; and Thomas M. Claffey, MD, director of the Infectious Diseases Division at Maine Medical Center and an epidemiologist at Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine.
The Next Frontier in Infection Control: AI-Driven Operating Rooms
Published: July 15th 2025 | Updated: July 15th 2025Discover how AI-powered sensors, smart surveillance, and advanced analytics are revolutionizing infection prevention in the OR. Herman DeBoard, PhD, discusses how these technologies safeguard sterile fields, reduce SSIs, and help hospitals balance operational efficiency with patient safety.
CDC Urges Vigilance: New Recommendations for Monitoring and Testing H5N1 Exposures
July 11th 2025With avian influenza A(H5N1) infections surfacing in both animals and humans, the CDC has issued updated guidance calling for aggressive monitoring and targeted testing to contain the virus and protect public health.
How Contaminated Is Your Stretcher? The Hidden Risks on Hospital Wheels
July 3rd 2025Despite routine disinfection, hospital surfaces, such as stretchers, remain reservoirs for harmful microbes, according to several recent studies. From high-touch areas to damaged mattresses and the effectiveness of antimicrobial coatings, researchers continue to uncover persistent risks in environmental hygiene, highlighting the critical need for innovative, continuous disinfection strategies in health care settings.
Getting Down and Dirty With PPE: Presentations at HSPA by Jill Holdsworth and Katie Belski
June 26th 2025In the heart of the hospital, decontamination technicians tackle one of health care’s dirtiest—and most vital—jobs. At HSPA 2025, 6 packed workshops led by experts Jill Holdsworth and Katie Belski spotlighted the crucial, often-overlooked art of PPE removal. The message was clear: proper doffing saves lives, starting with your own.
