Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending August 5.
Here are 5 highlights from 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.
CMS Proposed Minimum Staffing Requirements Could Cost $10B Annually
Adding staff is not the cure-all the CMS hopes it is. Higher wages and better government financial assistance would help, but fixing the system is not going to be easy.
How to Choose the Best Disinfectant Wipe for a Facility
Standardizing disinfectant wipes across multiple facilities requires comparing active ingredients, kill claims, and dwell times.
Leading with Heart: Kindness in Infection Control
With stress and burnout from staff shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic, infection prevention auditors need to remember kindness and compassion.
The 2022 Health Watch USA Conference Will Examine Frontline Work Safety During COVID-19
The 16th annual conference will highlight speakers from around the globe, offer continuing education credits, and will be held as a webinar on September 14, 2022.
What’s in Your Hospital’s Kitchen? The Basics of Food Service Hygiene
Foodborne illnesses can be prevented by breaking the chain of infection and eliminating elements of the kitchen from becoming reservoirs for pathogens to flourish.
Four Years After COVID-19: What Has the Infection Prevention Community Learned?
March 15th 2024Four years ago today, March 15, 2020, the COVID-19 lockdown began, and since then, the world has undergone significant changes. It has been a terrifying experience for everyone, especially for the infection prevention community, both within and outside of the health care sector. However, a crucial question remains unanswered: What has the infection prevention community learned from this pandemic, and where does it go from here?
COVID-19 Harmonization: Balancing Risks and Benefits of CDC's Latest Move
March 11th 2024The CDC's recent decision to align recommendations for respiratory viruses, particularly COVID-19, has garnered support from the public and infectious disease societies. However, as the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) lends its backing to the CDC's harmonization efforts, concerns persist regarding the implications of this shift, especially considering the Omicron variant's unique characteristics and the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19's multi-system impacts.
“A Marathon and a Sprint”: Passing Surgical Smoke Legislation
March 9th 2024At the AORN’s International Surgical Conference & Expo 2024, a presentation on surgical smoke drew applause and strong emotion about the continuing fight for legislation on removing surgical smoke from operating rooms. Infection Control Today was there to tell you what happened.
Health at Risk: The Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance From a Global to Local Health Perspective
March 6th 2024Discover 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.