Upcoming Infection Control Conferences
Attend an Educational Session in California
ONTARIO and SAN FRANCISCO, CA-Two California-organized infection control conferences have been scheduled for the upcoming months. Epidemiology and Prevention of Infectious Diseases will be presented by the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) at the UCSF Laurel Heights Conference Center May 11-13, 2000. Course topics will cover HIV infections and vaccines, the Internet and communicable disease control, emerging foodborne infections, biological threats, and hospital related infections. To register, call (415) 476-5808.
Foundations of Infection Control and Epidemiology, offered by the California APIC Coordinating Council, will be held at the Ontario Marriott October 1-5, 2000. Sessions will include an Overview of the ICP, Interpreting Laboratory Data, Hand Care, and Tips for Success as an Educator. Call (707) 571-4585 for more information.
Broadening the Path: Diverse Educational Routes Into Infection Prevention Careers
July 4th 2025Once dominated by nurses, infection prevention now welcomes professionals from public health, lab science, and respiratory therapy—each bringing unique expertise that strengthens patient safety and IPC programs.
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.
