Weekly Rounds: Operating Room, IP's Role in Antimicrobial Resistance, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending March 10, 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.
Product Locator: Therawork Protect and the AMSCO Prep & Pack Table
Infection Control Today's® Product Locator is a column that highlights the latest advanced technology in infection prevention.
Health at Risk: The Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance From a Global to Local Health Perspective
Discover the critical role infection preventionists play in combating multidrug-resistant organisms, from the impact on patient care to the challenges of treatment and the evolving landscape of antimicrobial resistance with Katharine J. Hoffman, MPH, CIC.
Unraveling Prions: A Critical Guide for Health Care Workers to Combat Rare Diseases
Explore the enigmatic world of prions with insights from Ryan A. Maddox, PhD, from the CDC, as ICT® delves into handling, risks, and precautions for these rare, formidable proteins.
Update: Measles Cases Are Being Reported: Are We Losing Our Herd Immunity?
Ten cases of measles have been reported in Florida alone. With measles transmission rates soaring, questions abound about how this latest case emerged, and why these numbers keep rising.
Voices of Resilience: Q&A With the Editor of Corona City: Voices From an Epicenter
Step into the diverse and poignant world of Corona City: Voices From an Epicenter with editor Lorraine Ash, MA. In this insightful Q&A, learn about the origins of this remarkable anthology, the challenges faced in capturing raw, unfiltered narratives of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lasting impact of these stories on readers and communities alike.
The Key to Sterile Processing Success: Leadership Engagement and Team Collaboration
January 24th 2025Effective sterile processing leadership requires active engagement, clear communication, and a transformational approach to foster collaboration, accountability, and quality in infection prevention and surgical instrument management.
Evaluating Automated Dispensing Systems for Disinfectants in Hospitals
January 23rd 2025Hospitals rely on automated disinfectant dispensers, but a study led by Curtis Donskey, MD, found inconsistent dilution levels, with some dispensers releasing only water. Improved monitoring and design modifications are essential.
Alcohol-Based Antiseptics Show Promise for Nasal Decolonization and SSI Prevention
January 23rd 2025A meta-analysis found alcohol-based antiseptics significantly reduce Staphylococcus aureus-related surgical site infections (SSIs), demonstrating efficacy comparable to mupirocin and iodophor, supporting their expanded use in infection prevention strategies.
ASRA Pain Medicine Releases Groundbreaking Infection Control Guidelines for Pain Management
January 22nd 2025The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine) released comprehensive infection control guidelines for pain procedures, emphasizing prevention, early recognition, multidisciplinary collaboration, and judicious antibiotic use to enhance patient safety and healthcare outcomes.
