Weekly Rounds: EMS/Firefighters Face IPC, Bug of the Month, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending March 12, 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: Pandemic Strategy and What IPC Personnel Need to Know
What do infection prevention and control personnel need to know about preparing for future pandemics? Maureen Hennessey, PhD, CPCC, CPHQ, SVP, and Cynthia Miller, MD, MPH, discuss their thoughts with ICT.
Bug of the Month: Itchy, Itchy
Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today.
Stop Infections in Their Tracks: Water-Free Care in the ICU
The proximity of sinks in patient zones may increase a patient’s risk of acquiring gram-negative hospital-acquired infections.
The Metric Every IP Should Have on Their Work Plan in 2023
Doe Kley, MPH, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, T-CHEST, does a deep dive into what the key priorities infection preventionists and environmental hygienists should focus on in 2023. This is the first of 3 installments.
First Responders Tackle Infection Control and Prevention Challenges
How did first responders and firefighters navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath? Two firefighters/EMTs describe what that time was like for them.
How Cleaning Medical Equipment Directly Affects Patient Safety and Equipment Longevity
September 16th 2024Hospital-associated infections affect over 1 million US patients annually. Proper medical equipment cleaning and sterilization significantly reduce infection risks, improving patient outcomes and safety.
Top 3 Secrets to Effective Infection Prevention and Control Through Strategic MDRO Surveillance
September 13th 2024Sean Brown’s 2024 Disease Prevention Summit presentation emphasized leveraging technology, prioritizing high-risk patients, and environmental surveillance to enhance infection prevention and control strategies.
An Ounce of Prevention: Managing Influenza and COVID-19 in Long-Term Care
September 10th 2024As influenza and COVID-19 circulate in long-term care facilities, prompt testing, isolation precautions, and antiviral treatments are crucial for preventing outbreaks and protecting vulnerable residents.
