With 2010 coming to a close quickly, ICT presents the top news items and articles relating to professional development for infection preventionists, ranked in order of popularity based on Web clicks by ICT readers.
With 2010 coming to a close quickly, ICT presents the top news items and articles relating to professional development for infection preventionists, ranked in order of popularity based on Web clicks by ICT readers.
1. APIC Announces 2011 Elaine Larson Lectureship Award Recipient
2. Florida ASC Executive Wins APIC's Healthcare Administrator Award
3. Infection Prevention's Global Perspective: A Q&A with Cathryn Murphy
4. CBIC Encourages Infection Preventionists to Get Certified
5. New National Awards to Recognize Progress Toward Eliminating HAIs
6. Leadership Can Be the Differentiator in HAI Prevention
7. SHEA Offers Online Training Course in Healthcare Epidemiology
8. Industry Helps Infection Preventionists Address Knowledge Gaps
9. Becoming a Change Agent: Practical Steps for Transforming a Vision Into Reality
Endoscopes and Lumened Instruments: New Studies Highlight Persistent Contamination Risks
May 7th 2025Two new studies reveal troubling contamination in both new endoscopes and cleaned lumened surgical instruments, challenging the reliability of current reprocessing practices and manufacturer guidelines.
Happy Hand Hygiene Day! Rethinking Glove Use for Safer, Cleaner, and More Ethical Health Care
May 5th 2025Despite their protective role, gloves are often misused in health care settings—undermining hand hygiene, risking patient safety, and worsening environmental impact. Alexandra Peters, PhD, points out that this misuse deserves urgent attention, especially today, World Hand Hygiene Day.