Weekly Rounds: CLABSI Prevention, IP Experts Recommend Updates, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending May 20.
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.
CLABSI Prevention at Home Starts With Sharing Patient Information
Patients with home infusion therapy have improved outcomes when home health care agencies and acute care facilities communicate relevant information on their shared patients.
Infection Prevention Experts Recommend Sweeping Updates
A new comprehensive article lays out best practice guidelines for 14 areas of infection prevention and control.
When Should Universal Masking in Health Care Settings for COVID-19 Be Discontinued?
A comprehensive look at whether mask wearing is beneficial for both SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses spread by airborne particles and respiratory droplets.
Home Bathroom Could be LVAD Driveline Infection Source
New study describes the case report and gives guidelines on how to prevent infection in the home.
In Case You Missed It: Pfizer-BioNTech Booster Dose Approved for Children 5 and Older
Children 5 to 11 years old now can receive a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
The Evolution of Health Care Environmental Hygiene: A Long Overdue Shift in Infection Control
September 5th 2024This new column, Clean Hospital with Alexandra Peters, PhD, explores advancements in health care environmental hygiene, highlighting its growing recognition as a key component of infection prevention and honoring pioneers like Professor Stephanie Dancer.
New UV-C Disinfection Technology for Ultrasound Probes Earns FDA Clearance
September 4th 2024Chronos, a chemical-free UV-C disinfection device for ultrasound probes, received FDA clearance. It offers health care professionals a fast, automated solution to reduce cross-contamination and improve infection prevention.
Addressing Sterile Processing Instrument Errors With Advanced Technology and Data Insights
September 3rd 2024Surgical instrument errors, often linked to visualization failures during sterile processing, pose significant risks to patient safety and OR efficiency. Advanced technologies, including AI, are essential for reducing these errors and improving overall outcomes in sterile processing departments.
