The lessons infection preventionists at the University of Mississippi Medical Center learned from an outbreak of respiratory illness at the facility’s NICU in 2019, were later used to help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Recent research in the American Journal of Infection Control reveals gaps in routine hospital disinfection, highlighting the need for UV-C audits. Learn how to validate…
