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.
Genomic Surveillance A New Frontier in Health Care Outbreak Detection
November 27th 2024According to new research, genomic surveillance is transforming health care-associated infection detection by identifying outbreaks earlier, enabling faster interventions, improving patient outcomes, and reducing costs.
Point-of-Care Engagement in Long-Term Care Decreasing Infections
November 26th 2024Get Well’s digital patient engagement platform decreases hospital-acquired infection rates by 31%, improves patient education, and fosters involvement in personalized care plans through real-time interaction tools.
Comprehensive Strategies in Wound Care: Insights From Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD
November 22nd 2024Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD, discusses effective wound care strategies, including debridement techniques, offloading modalities, appropriate dressing selection, compression therapy, and nutritional needs for optimal healing outcomes.
The Leapfrog Group and the Positive Effect on Hospital Hand Hygiene
November 21st 2024The Leapfrog Group enhances hospital safety by publicizing hand hygiene performance, improving patient safety outcomes, and significantly reducing health care-associated infections through transparent standards and monitoring initiatives.
