Though children and adolescents are generally subjected to milder forms of COVID-19 compared to adults, the EUA expansion marks a new threshold for immunization rate opportunity and likelihood of pandemic mitigation.
This presentation by Jill Holdsworth, MS, CIC, FAPIC, CRCST, NREMT, CHL, at HSPA 2024, focuses on understanding and implementing ANSI/AAMI ST79 Amendment 1 to improve…
Tisha Mitsunaga, DrPH, ScM, discusses innovative approaches fostering collaboration between public health and healthcare facilities to combat multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) spread.
Discover strategies for advocating infection prevention programs to the C-suite, ensuring resources, leadership support, and impactful outcomes.
The FDA has accepted GSK’s BLA for a 5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine candidate, which promises streamlined immunization and a potential reduction in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD).
Hospitals using CDC prevention strategies had different incidences of hospital-associated Clostridioides difficile infection compared to those that didn’t, but the reasons are not necessarily the…
Ramon Zegpi Lagos, DVM, PhD, discusses H5N1 (avian flu), risks, transmission dynamics, preventive measures, and ongoing research at The Ohio State University.
Carole W. Kamangu, MPH, RN, CIC raconte son parcours inspirant depuis la République Démocratique du Congo à son leadership actuel dans le domaine de la…
Carole W. Kamangu, MPH, RN, CIC shares her inspiring journey from the Democratic Republic of Congo to health care leadership in the US today.
A well-organized SPD not only keeps the surgical schedule on track but also minimizes backlogs and ensures the timely removal of bioburden—a crucial factor in…
Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today.
