Weekly Rounds: Nurturing the Spirit of IPs, AI in Health Care, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending January 21, 2024.
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.
Nurturing the Spirit: A Look Into the Well-Being of Infection Preventionists
In the dynamic realm of infection prevention, professionals face both the potential for impactful contributions and the risk of burnout. The delicate balance between the highs and lows prompts an exploration into factors influencing the well-being of infection preventionists.
Revolutionizing Patient Engagement: Healthvana's AI-Powered Approach
Ramin Bastani, Healthvana's CEO, unveils the groundbreaking AI Navigator/Chatbot enhancing patient engagement in sexual health clinics. The HIPAA-compliant tool streamlines inquiries boosts efficiency and prioritizes patient benefits.
Advancing Diabetic Foot Care: A Conversation With Gary M. Rothenberg, DPM
Explore diabetic foot care insights with Gary M. Rothenberg, Director of Medical Affairs at Podimetrics. Learn about prevention, remote monitoring, and the multidisciplinary approach to mitigate the risks of amputations.
Insights From the Clean Index Survey: Navigating Challenges in the Cleaning Industry
CloroxPro's Clean Index Survey uncovers burnout and confidence challenges in cleaning professionals. The insights guide the industry towards solutions, emphasizing support and training for a resilient cleaning workforce.
AI-Driven Predictive Analytics: Transforming Drug Development
VeriSIM Life, a health care technology company, utilizes AI to forecast drug candidates' clinical success, accelerating development and reducing costs. Founder and CEO Jo Varshney discusses successful applications, challenges, privacy standards, and advice for leveraging AI in health care operations.
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.
