Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending April 15.
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.
N95 Respirators Prove Effectively Disinfected With Ultraviolet Radiation
Remembering the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues, investigators study the efficacy of reusing N95 FFRs.
Conference Highlights, Annual Goals, and More: A Conversation With AORN’s New President
After an Expo like no other, Dennis looks forward to the 70th year of advocacy for perioperative nurses.
2022 AORN Conference Presentations Focus on Pressure Site Injuries, Surgical Site Infections
Susan “Suzy” Scott, MSN, RN, WOC Nurse, also speaks to Infection Control Today® about incident tracking and electronic medical records.
Prevention Strategies of SSIs for the Elderly Require More Attention
Most information on SSI risk factors in the elderly is more than 10 years old.
Protecting Children From COVID-19 Had Unintended Negative Consequences
Despite some benefits, challenges continue with implemented mitigation strategies for children and IPs.
Product Locator: Spring and Early Mother's Day Gift Guide for Infection Prevention Personnel
March 27th 2024Whether it's a spring holiday, birthdays, or no reason at all, infection prevention personnel love to give and receive gifts that help at the end of a stressful day. Infection Control Today® offers some gift ideas for infection prevention personnel and their families.
Catching Up With Vangie Dennis, AORN 2022-2023 President at AORN 2024
March 26th 2024Infection Control Today (ICT) had the privilege of catching up with Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses' (AORN’s) International Surgical Conference & Expo 2024. As the former president of AORN and an esteemed figure in perioperative services, Vangie Dennis shared insights into her recent endeavors and the exciting new chapter she's embarked upon.
How To Optimize Your Time Management Strategies for the Busy Infection Preventionist
March 25th 2024Is your calendar resembling a chaotic masterpiece of overlapping tasks? Join the club of infection preventionists striving to balance responsibilities. Dive into proven strategies from a fellow infection preventionist to reclaim control of your time, streamline tasks, and boost productivity effectively. This is an IP Lifeline article.
CenTrak Unveils Revolutionary BLE Multi-Mode Platform for Health Care RTLS Solutions
March 22nd 2024CenTrak, the industry leader in real-time location technology, introduces the groundbreaking BLE Multi-Mode Platform, setting a new standard for Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) in health care. Discover how this innovative solution enhances location data precision and streamlines operations for health care organizations.