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.
Second Strain of Bird Flu Found in US Dairy Cows: What It Means for Infection Prevention and Control
February 7th 2025A new H5N1 strain was found in Nevada dairy cows, challenging earlier transmission theories. This raises concerns about animal vulnerability, human health risks, and food safety. Experts emphasize the need for improved surveillance, biosecurity, and cross-sector collaboration to contain the virus spread.
Fungal Infections: The Silent Epidemic Threatening Global Health
February 6th 2025Fungal infections are a rising global threat, with antifungal resistance complicating treatment. Neil J. Clancy, MD, emphasizes the urgent need for research, better diagnostics, and stronger infection prevention strategies.
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Most Harmful and Costly Hospital-Acquired Infection
February 5th 2025Nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) is a deadly, overlooked infection impacting patient outcomes. With new diagnostic tools and prevention strategies, hospitals must prioritize oral hygiene to reduce risk.