Weekly Rounds: Preventing Respiratory Diseases in Pregnancy, Diabetes Awareness Month, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending December 3, 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.
Vaccination Insights From NFID Medical Director: Preventing Respiratory Diseases in Pregnancy
Learn about vital vaccination recommendations during pregnancy to prevent respiratory diseases like RSV, COVID-19, and influenza. NFID's Robert H. Hopkins, Jr. MD, offers insights and strategies for effective communication.
Understanding Infection Risks for Patients With Diabetes During Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month in November highlights the heightened susceptibility of diabetes patients to infections. Explore the key reasons behind their increased infection risk and the importance of infection prevention.
Reducing CLABSIs by 47%: The Impact of Trained Nurse Observers in Catheter Insertion Teams
A recent study from Chapel Hill, NC, shows some bloodstream infections are reduced by nearly 50% when trained nurse observers assist catheter insertion teams.
Infection Intel: Revolutionizing Infection Monitoring for Chemotherapy Patients With iTempShield
Explore how AION Biosystems' iTempShield, a skin-wearable device and software system, could transform infection monitoring for chemotherapy patients, enhancing early detection and reducing hospitalizations.
The Role of Robots and Smart Environments in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Systems: A Systematic Review
This systematic review explores the role of robots and smart environments in infection prevention and control (IPC) within health care settings. A few advancements in IPC automation were identified, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and global accessibility.
“A Coup Against Science”: Health Groups Decry Kennedy’s Firing of National Vaccine Advisory Panel
June 12th 2025Health leaders are outraged after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly fired all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, calling it a political purge that threatens public trust and vaccine safety.
AHE Exchange Summit 2025 Brings EVS and Infection Prevention Experts Together in Columbus, Ohio
June 9th 2025The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) is set to host its largest event of the year—Exchange Summit 2025—from June 8 to 11 in Columbus, Ohio. With over 600 environmental services (EVS) professionals expected to attend, this year’s conference focuses heavily on infection prevention, interdepartmental collaboration, and education that empowers frontline health care support leaders to improve patient safety and operational efficiency.
