Weekly Rounds: Norovirus 2022-2023 Season, Rodent Infestations, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending February 3, 2023.
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending February 3, 2023.
Dive into the scope of paper waste in the health care industry, its environmental toll, and strategies to reduce paper waste while balancing the needs…
Happy Hand Hygiene Day! Bradley’s 2024 survey unveils American handwashing trends: It increased during illness and travel but decreased after restroom use. Parents are key…
Maintaining boundaries can be challenging in a culture of overwork. In this installment of Dear Helpdesk, learn how to communicate effectively with your boss, prioritize…
A recent study’s results demonstrate that PuraCath Medical Inc.’s breakthrough UV-C device disinfects needleless connectors, potentially reducing CLABSI risks in hospital settings.
Health care has an unmet need for the treatment of herpesviruses, hepatitis B, and hepatitis D, which would enhance patient outcomes. What should be done,…
Cheri Ackert-Burr, DNP, BAEd, RN, CNOR, CNS, AGTS, discusses optimizing drying strategies for medical devices, crucial in instrument processing, emphasizing efficiency gains and insights shared…
Opinion: Examine a summary of studies on how COVID-19 may damage the brain’s frontal lobes, alter personality traits and cognitive functions, and potentially reshape society’s…
Lisa Pawlowski, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CRMST, presents a poster at the HSPA 2024 Conference highlighting an evidence-based bundle that reduces SSIs by improving post-use instrument…
Noah Wald-Dickler, MD, FACP, discusses the safety and efficacy of oral transition therapy, challenges in antimicrobial stewardship, and evidence-based alternatives presented at SHEA 2024.
A struggling infection preventionist seeks guidance on combatting monotony and finding fulfillment in their role amidst recurring challenges.