Weekly Rounds: Therapy Animal Infection Risks, Bug of the Month, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending November 25, 2022.
Here are 5 highlights from Infection Control®'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.
Therapy Animals in Hospitals: Preventing Infection Risks
Hospitalized children may be scared and uncertain, and therapy animals can help ease their insecurities. But what is done to protect the humans—and the animals—from infectious diseases?
Students Helping Students During COVID-19: University Contact-Tracing Program
A student-led COVID-19 contact-tracer program reduced exposures and infections at start of the pandemic.
Bug of the Month: Water Baby
Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today.
Hot Topics: 2022 Holiday Season Begins: RSV Running Rampant, COVID-19 Spiking
Now is the time to enjoy the holidays, but it is not time to forget to protect against RSV, COVID-19, and influenza.
Artificial Intelligence Offers Advancements and Challenges in the IPC Sphere
Artificial intelligence increases infection prevention and control measures in health care facilities and beyond.
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
Show, Tell, Teach: Elevating EVS Training Through Cognitive Science and Performance Coaching
April 25th 2025Training EVS workers for hygiene excellence demands more than manuals—it requires active engagement, motor skills coaching, and teach-back techniques to reduce HAIs and improve patient outcomes.
The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens
April 25th 2025Health care-associated infections are driving a shift toward disposable microfiber cloths, mop pads, and curtains—offering infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in one-time-use solutions.
Phage Therapy’s Future: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance With Precision Viruses
April 24th 2025Bacteriophage therapy presents a promising alternative to antibiotics, especially as antimicrobial resistance continues to increase. Dr. Ran Nir-Paz discusses its potential, challenges, and future applications in this technology.
