Weekly Rounds: Facelift Surgery, Rhinovirus Outbreak, Infection Intel and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending November 19, 2023.
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.
Investigation of Air Dispersal During a Rhinovirus Outbreak in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
A recent study in a Hong Kong hospital investigated a rhinovirus outbreak and its transmission via air dispersal. The research aimed to improve understanding of rhinovirus transmission in health care settings. This article summarizes the study's findings and implications for infection control.
Infection Prevention Protocols in Facelift Surgery: Expert Insights
Unlock the secrets to infection prevention in facelift surgery as renowned surgeons Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevic and Dr. Peter Lee share their expert insights and meticulous protocols in this informative interview.
Infection Intel: AstraZeneca, DayZero and Oxford Nanopore, and More
Staying Ahead with Company Updates and Product Innovations. This week's news is from AstraZeneca, DayZero and Oxford Nanopore, Ohmnilab, and NIH.
CDC's Recommendation for Hepatitis C Testing in Infants Exposed During Perinatal Period
The CDC recommends HCV testing for perinatally exposed infants and children to address the increasing incidence of hepatitis C among reproductive-age individuals, focusing on early detection and appropriate care.
Protecting the Health Care Worker: The Role of Medical Scrubs in Infection Prevention
Learn how medical scrubs create a barrier against infections for healthcare workers. Discover key considerations for choosing infection-resistant scrubs and essential cleaning and handling protocols.
Beyond the Surface: Rethinking Environmental Hygiene Validation at Exchange25
June 30th 2025Environmental hygiene is about more than just shiny surfaces. At Exchange25, infection prevention experts urged the field to look deeper, rethink blame, and validate cleaning efforts across the entire care environment, not just EVS tasks.
A Controversial Reboot: New Vaccine Panel Faces Scrutiny, Support, and Sharp Divides
June 26th 2025As the newly appointed Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met for the first time under sweeping changes by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the national spotlight turned to the panel’s legitimacy, vaccine guidance, and whether science or ideology would steer public health policy in a polarized era.
Getting Down and Dirty With PPE: Presentations at HSPA by Jill Holdsworth and Katie Belski
June 26th 2025In the heart of the hospital, decontamination technicians tackle one of health care’s dirtiest—and most vital—jobs. At HSPA 2025, 6 packed workshops led by experts Jill Holdsworth and Katie Belski spotlighted the crucial, often-overlooked art of PPE removal. The message was clear: proper doffing saves lives, starting with your own.
