WHO Admits Mishandling of Flu Pandemic
Reuters is reporting today that the World Health Organization (WHO) has admitted that it made errors during its handling of the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, including a hesitance to communicate the agency’s uncertainty about the novel virus as it jumped from country to country across the world. The WHO’s influenza expert, Keiji Fukuda, was reported as saying that its six-phase system for declaring a pandemic had created undue confusion about the flu strain and its capacity for morbidity and mortality. To read the entire news item from Reuters, CLICK HERE.
The Critical Role of Clean Hospitals in Infection Control: Why You Should Join the Initiative
October 3rd 2024Clean Hospitals promotes global healthcare environmental hygiene, reducing infections and antimicrobial resistance. Join the movement to improve patient safety and staff protection through Clean Hospitals Day.
Health Care Linens: An Underrecognized Risk in Infection Prevention and Control
October 2nd 2024Health care linens are critical yet overlooked infection risks. Ensure proactive management by auditing laundering processes to prevent contamination and safeguard patient health across care settings. Read this article by Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC.
Meet Infection Control Today's Editorial Advisory Board Member: Rebecca Leach, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC
September 30th 2024Meet the experts shaping infection prevention: Infection Control Today's Editorial Board members share insights, experiences, and cutting-edge strategies to enhance health care safety and quality. Meet Rebecca Leach, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC.
