Weekly Rounds: Bug of the Month, UV-C Technology, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending September 23.
Here are 5 highlights from 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.
Air Quality Improved by a New Class II Medical Device
Viruses and other contaminants affect the air quality in health care, businesses, and homes. Listen to ICT®’s discussion about what should be done, and how one company is tackling the issue.
Birx: Using Science and Data, The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Not Over
Ambassador Deborah Birx, MD, an American diplomat and infectious disease expert, once again joins Infection Control Today®, this time to talk about President Biden’s recent comment that the pandemic is over, and what can be done to mitigate the circumstances.
Bug of the Month: Watch Your Cat for Me!
Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today.
Ultraviolet C Light Technology: Effective or Waste of Money?
Despite studies that show UV-C is effective and safe, some individuals still refuse to believe it, based on experience with or studies based on first generation UV-C technology.
Ultraviolet C Light Technology Debate: Are First and Second Generation Equal?
With the debate swirling around the efficacy and safety of UV-C technology, an individual needs which generation the product is. Infection Control Today® continues its ongoing special reporting on UV-C technology.
Pioneering Advances in Sterilization: The Future of Infection Control
November 28th 2024Germitec, STERIS, ASP, and Zuno Medical are pioneering sterilization advancements with groundbreaking technologies that enhance SPD workflows, improve patient safety, and redefine infection control standards.
Genomic Surveillance A New Frontier in Health Care Outbreak Detection
November 27th 2024According to new research, genomic surveillance is transforming health care-associated infection detection by identifying outbreaks earlier, enabling faster interventions, improving patient outcomes, and reducing costs.
Point-of-Care Engagement in Long-Term Care Decreasing Infections
November 26th 2024Get Well’s digital patient engagement platform decreases hospital-acquired infection rates by 31%, improves patient education, and fosters involvement in personalized care plans through real-time interaction tools.
