In case you missed any of this content, ICT presents the 2018 Year in Review for PPE.
Articles:
PPE Donning and Doffing Reveals Gaps in Knowledge and Practice
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/personal-protective-equipment/ppe-donning-and-doffing-reveals-gaps-knowledge-and-practice
Contact Precautions: An Ongoing Quest for Definitive Guidance and Policy
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/standard-precautions/contact-precautions-ongoing-quest-definitive-guidance-and-policy
The Evolution of Isolation Precautions
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/standard-precautions/evolution-isolation-precautions
News & Studies:
Reusable Respirators are an Effective Option for Protecting Healthcare Personnel
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/personal-protective-equipment/reusable-respirators-are-effective-option-protecting-healthcare
NIOSH and FDA Collaboration Streamlines Regulatory Oversight for N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/personal-protective-equipment/niosh-and-fda-collaboration-streamlines-regulatory-oversight-n95
Professional Associations Collaborate to Review Evidence on Surgical Attire
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/operating-room/professional-associations-collaborate-review-evidence-surgical-attire
NIOSH Offers Free Fact Sheets on Respiratory Protection
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/personal-protective-equipment/niosh-offers-free-fact-sheets-respiratory-protection
Getting Down and Dirty With PPE: Presentations at HSPA by Jill Holdsworth and Katie Belski
June 26th 2025In the heart of the hospital, decontamination technicians tackle one of health care’s dirtiest—and most vital—jobs. At HSPA 2025, 6 packed workshops led by experts Jill Holdsworth and Katie Belski spotlighted the crucial, often-overlooked art of PPE removal. The message was clear: proper doffing saves lives, starting with your own.
Spring Into Safety: How Seasonal Deep Cleaning Strengthens Hospital Infection Control
June 13th 2025Rooted in ancient rituals of renewal, spring-cleaning has evolved from cultural tradition to a vital infection prevention strategy in modern hospitals—one that blends seasonal deep cleaning with advanced disinfection to reduce pathogens, improve air quality, and protect patients.