Weekly Rounds: C diff Rates Reduced Nearly 75% With Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfection System
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending March 25.
Here are 6 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.
1. C Diff Rates Reduced Nearly 75% With Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfection System
The system gives infection preventionists another tool to combat the pathogen despite implementation challenges.
2. Infection Prevention and Control Are Crucial in Dialysis Settings
The hemodialysis setting presents a challenge for environmental cleaning and disinfection because of the demand for rapid turnover of stations.
3. Moderna's Vaccine for Children 6 Months to 6 Years Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 2/3
The dose is half the antigen amount for adults but with similar amount of titers.
4. Water: Life’s Vital Necessity Can Also Be a Pool for Pathogens
How do you protect against waterborne infections when water itself is nearly ubiquitous?
5. Bug of the Month: I'm Mostly Harmless, Until I Contaminate Your Food
Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in healthcare facilities today.
6. Calculating Return-to-Work COVID-19 Policies Is a Balancing Act for Hospitals
Investigators concluded that HCPs can safely return to work after 7 days of quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19 on days 5 to 7.
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
Show, Tell, Teach: Elevating EVS Training Through Cognitive Science and Performance Coaching
April 25th 2025Training EVS workers for hygiene excellence demands more than manuals—it requires active engagement, motor skills coaching, and teach-back techniques to reduce HAIs and improve patient outcomes.
The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens
April 25th 2025Health care-associated infections are driving a shift toward disposable microfiber cloths, mop pads, and curtains—offering infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in one-time-use solutions.
Phage Therapy’s Future: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance With Precision Viruses
April 24th 2025Bacteriophage therapy presents a promising alternative to antibiotics, especially as antimicrobial resistance continues to increase. Dr. Ran Nir-Paz discusses its potential, challenges, and future applications in this technology.
