Upcoming Medical Conferences
The Healthcare Quality Summit will take place April 1-4 in Chicago. The second annual conference and expo will feature strategies to boost JCAHO compliance, patient-care improvement techniques, and two hospital site visits.
For more information: (301) 287-2239
The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) is hosting their annual meeting November 3-8 in Seattle, Washington. Topics covered include: "The Environment and Allergic Disease," Clinical findings in sleep disorders, and overview of sleep--nature's great restorer, top discoveries in allergy and immunology of the past century and their significance, and more.
For more information: www.acaaiplanner.com
A Helping Hand: Innovative Approaches to Expanding Hand Hygiene Programs in Acute Care Settings
July 9th 2025Who knew candy, UV lights, and a college kid in scrubs could double hand hygiene adherence? A Pennsylvania hospital’s creative shake-up of its infection prevention program shows that sometimes it takes more than soap to get hands clean—and keep them that way.
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.
