Weekly Rounds: Dear Helpdesk, Answers to EVS Survey, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending March 31, 2024.
Weekly Rounds with Infection Control Today
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.
Alert for Infection Preventionists: CDC Reports Rise in Invasive Meningococcal Disease Cases, Urges Vigilance
The CDC has sounded the alarm on a sharp rise in invasive meningococcal disease cases, notably linked to Neisseria meningitidis serogroup Y. Health care providers are urged to stay vigilant.
Exploring Infection Preventionists' Top Environmental Hygiene Interests: From Surface Cleaning to UV-C Technology
IPs are keen to delve into the latest trends in environmental hygiene, with a focus on surface cleaning, air and water purification, product selection, and advanced UV-C technologies.
Unveiling Misconceptions: The Truth About Antibiotics and the Common Cold
Anne Menegetti, MD, highlights the misconceptions that drive individuals to seek antibiotics for common colds sooner than necessary.
FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization for Pemgarda, COVID-19 Infusion Drug
In the ongoing fight against COVID-19, the FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization for Pemgarda, a COVID-19 infusion drug. Read on for more.
Dear Helpdesk: Working in a Toxic Health Care Environment
Dear Helpdesk is your steadfast companion, offering life coaching and workplace advice from 2 seasoned IPs for some of your most challenging real-life situations. Let us help you navigate the intersection between work and life, guiding you to navigate the dynamic world of infection prevention with confidence and grace. This article is on handling a toxic health care environment.
CDC Urges Vigilance: New Recommendations for Monitoring and Testing H5N1 Exposures
July 11th 2025With avian influenza A(H5N1) infections surfacing in both animals and humans, the CDC has issued updated guidance calling for aggressive monitoring and targeted testing to contain the virus and protect public health.
IP LifeLine: Layoffs and the Evolving Job Market Landscape for Infection Preventionists
July 11th 2025Infection preventionists, once hailed as indispensable during the pandemic, now face a sobering reality: budget pressures, hiring freezes, and layoffs are reshaping the field, leaving many IPs worried about their future and questioning their value within health care organizations.
A Helping Hand: Innovative Approaches to Expanding Hand Hygiene Programs in Acute Care Settings
July 9th 2025Who knew candy, UV lights, and a college kid in scrubs could double hand hygiene adherence? A Pennsylvania hospital’s creative shake-up of its infection prevention program shows that sometimes it takes more than soap to get hands clean—and keep them that way.
