Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending December 9, 2022.
Here are 5 highlights from Infection Control Today®'s (ICT®’s) wide-ranging coverage of the infection prevention and control world. Everything from interviews with known opinion leaders, to the news that infection preventionists and other health care professionals can use on their jobs.
ICT®’s Product Locator: December 2022
Infection Control Today®'s Product Locator is a monthly column highlighting some of the latest advanced technology in the infection prevention field.
Ambulatory Infection Preventionists: Providing the Resource
Ambulatory health care facilities deserve infection prevention and control resources with the preparedness to address the unique complexities of their health care setting.
How We Can Wage a Smarter Defense Against Future Pandemics
Vaccines are one of the best weapons scientists have against pandemics. What can scientists and medical professionals do to prepare better vaccines for the next pandemic?
TAP into CAUTI and CLABSI Prevention: A Quality Improvement Framework
The TAP Strategy developed by the CDC and SAIL from the US Department of Veterans Affairs prove to be key tools for setting health care-associated infection prevention goals on CLABSI and CAUTI.
Soap Up—It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week
National Handwashing Awareness Week 2022 highlights the first and most effective weapon that every individual can use to prevent the spread of infectious diseases--handwashing.
Revolutionizing Hospital Cleanliness: How Color Additives Transform Infection Prevention
December 9th 2024Discover how a groundbreaking color additive for disinfectant wipes improved hospital cleanliness by 69.2%, reduced microbial presence by nearly half, and enhanced cleaning efficiency—all without disrupting workflows.
Splash Pads and Waterborne Disease Outbreaks: A 25-Year Perspective Introduction
December 5th 2024A CDC report reveals 25 years of splash pad-linked waterborne outbreaks, highlighting risks from pathogens like Cryptosporidium. Prevention requires better hygiene, water treatment, and public health strategies.
Piloting Change Management: Tools for Infection Preventionists to Drive Impactful Change
December 5th 2024Infection preventionists play a vital role in health care, leveraging change management techniques to overcome resistance, unite stakeholders, and implement strategies prioritizing patient safety.