Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending December 10, 2023.
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.
A critical analysis questions the universal application of contact precautions (CP) for MRSA prevention, considering potential harms, environmental sustainability, and evidence-based alternatives.
Handheld equipment plays a vital role in providing care at health facilities. Proper training, equipment, and procedures are imperative to guarantee safe cleaning and disinfection following use.
Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today.
Which of the various low and high-tech measures proposed to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission, from hand hygiene to air cleaners, actually work? A new study gives practical tools for assessment and insights into their effectiveness.
The role and responsibility of executive-level oversight in infection prevention is growing. Expertise, determination, consistency, and sustainability bring value to reducing healthcare–associated infections, preventing harm, and supporting a safe workplace.
Clean Hospitals Corner With Alexandra Peters, PhD: The Issues Around Outsourcing
November 7th 2024Outsourcing environmental hygiene in health care facilities offers cost benefits but often compromises quality. Effective oversight, training, and standards are essential for ensuring patient safety.
The Critical Role of Rapid Diagnostics in Antibiotic Stewardship
November 6th 2024Rapid diagnostics enhance patient outcomes by enabling prompt, targeted treatments, reducing inappropriate antibiotic use, and combating antimicrobial resistance through informed clinical decisions and stewardship programs.