Weekly Rounds: Fighting Cryptococcus Worldwide; Tattoo Infections, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending February 10, 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.
ICCC in Uganda: Fighting Cryptococcus Worldwide
Experts from around the world shared new data about cryptococcus at the recent International Conference on Cryptococcus & Cryptococcosis (ICCC) in Uganda.
Hot Topics in IPC: Updates on EzriCare Artificial Tears, the Bird Flu, and COVID-19
Saskia v. Popescu, PhD, MPH, MA, CIC, discusses the latest in the artificial tears infection alert and in the bird flu—and good news for COVID-19—for February 10, 2023.
Is Your Professional Tattoo Artist Protecting You Against Infections?
What should individuals getting a tattoo look for to protect themselves from infection? This is the first article in a series on tattoo safety.
How Long Does C Difficile Linger in a Hospital Room? One Study Shows a Year
Can a patient catch C difficile if the previous hospital room occupant had it?
Do Antidepressants Facilitate Antimicrobial Resistance?
A new study shows antibiotics are not the only widely used pharmaceuticals that can induce the emergence of treatment-resistant bacteria.
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.
Broadening the Path: Diverse Educational Routes Into Infection Prevention Careers
July 4th 2025Once dominated by nurses, infection prevention now welcomes professionals from public health, lab science, and respiratory therapy—each bringing unique expertise that strengthens patient safety and IPC programs.
How Contaminated Is Your Stretcher? The Hidden Risks on Hospital Wheels
July 3rd 2025Despite routine disinfection, hospital surfaces, such as stretchers, remain reservoirs for harmful microbes, according to several recent studies. From high-touch areas to damaged mattresses and the effectiveness of antimicrobial coatings, researchers continue to uncover persistent risks in environmental hygiene, highlighting the critical need for innovative, continuous disinfection strategies in health care settings.
