Weekly Rounds: COVID-19: 3 Years Later, Hot Topics in IPC, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending March 5, 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.
COVID-19, 3 Years Later: What Questions Are Still Unanswered?
As the third year of COVID-19 begins, some questions have been answered, but others still remain. ICT® asked leaders in the infection prevention and control field what answers the medical world needs now.
Focus on 4 Foundations of Patient Safety
Health care-associated infection-reducing initiatives are vital to keeping patients safe.
Making It Easier to Categorize Patients With SAB
Identifying the categories patients with staphylococcus aureus bacteremia fit into is in order to better care for them.
Hot Topics in IPC: Marburg Virus, Human Cases of Bird Flu, and COVID-19 Origin
Week of March 1, 2023, Saskia v. Popescu, PhD, MPH, MA, CIC, discusses the hottest topics in infection prevention and control. This week it is the Marburg Virus, COVID-19 origins, and avian (bird) flu.
Addressing COVID-19 Misinformation: What the Experts Got Right—and Wrong
Information presented at this week's Congressional Committee needs a much deeper evaluation and consideration. The Cochrane Masking study may even vindicate the federal government's initial COVID-19 response.
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.
