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Emerging Infectious Threats and their Significance in Infection Prevention
As infection preventionists survey the present medical landscape, they find an overarching theme of urgency in outbreak response. Regardless of whether the threat is a minute parasite widening its reach across the United States, a dreaded bacterium residing
Unmasking the Rising Crisis of Antimicrobial Resistance in Somalia: Evidence, Challenges, and Strategies
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is swiftly reclaiming its status as one of the leading health threats in the global public health arena, especially in areas like Somalia that grapple with a fragile social and health infrastructure. AMR’s emergence brings
Enhancing Healthcare Services: An Overview of BBGH’s Recent Progress and Future Plans
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) recently conducted a board of trustees meeting on June 29, 2026, shedding light on numerous team enrichments, key technological advancements, financial performance, and further plans to augment care delivery. Celebrating the dedication of
Challenges and Strategies for Infection Control in Dental Practices: A Focus on Hand Hygiene, PPE, and Utility Gloves
In May 2026, there was an informative presentation on infection control at the California Dental Association’s Art & Science Annual Meeting in Anaheim. The infections control class, its largest to date, received an enthusiastic response — an encouraging
Amplifying Emergency Preparedness: ASU’s Health Observatory Leverages $1 Million Grant to Strengthen Response to Future Crises
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the undeniable fact that effectively addressing infectious disease crises necessitates an all-encompassing undertaking. This extends across the spectrum from first responders, supply chains, and of course, the frontline healthcare providers grappling with PPE shortages
Sustained Zero Infections: A Major Achievement by Abrazo Central Campus Amid Pandemic
Abrazo Central Campus, a renowned healthcare institution, merits praise for its remarkable accomplishment in infection prevention. The hospital reported sustained zero infection cases across several major categories associated with healthcare, marking a significant success in its ongoing fight
Evaluating Disinfection Guidelines: A Novel Approach by APIC and ACHC to Tackle Problematic Manufacturer Instructions
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) have developed a groundbreaking resource in response to operational difficulties arising from restrictive manufacturer instructions for use (MIFUs). This novel
U.S. Infection Preparedness: Persistent Investment in Special Pathogen Systems is Crucial
As the Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda intensify, the importance of continuous investment in the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) and the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS) has
