Innovative Strategies for Maternal Health Improvement And Safety: Case Studies From U.S. Hospitals

Hospitals across the United States, specifically in Illinois, Nebraska, and Tennessee, are stepping up their game in working towards enhanced maternal health and patient safety. This initiative has been reported by the American Hospital Association (AHA) in a December publication and aligns with the prevailing need for germinating progress in the country's maternal health. There…

January 8, 2026

Infection Prevention News

Navigating Uncertainty with Urgency: The Dynamic Landscape of Infection Prevention in 2026

As we welcome the year 2026, the Editorial Advisory Board of Infection Control Today® engages in introspection, marking a year fraught with misinformation, indecisive policies, and constant changes. This reflection reaffirms their unwavering commitment to uphold scientific truth, supporting the tireless professionals in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) who remain steadfast toward patient care and…

January 5, 2026

Infection Prevention News

Investing in Automation and the Continued Importance of Human Competence in Infection Prevention

As hospitals across the country expedite investments in automation, such as automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs), surgical instrument tracking platforms, and preliminary AI systems employed for enhancing workflow efficiency, the role of human competence remains pivotal in the domain of infection prevention. Although these automation tools hold immense potential for consistency, improved efficiency, and minimized variability,…

December 4, 2025

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West Tennessee Healthcare Pilots AI Tool to Streamline Discharge Planning and Enhance Patient Care

Jackson, Tennessee-based West Tennessee Healthcare is currently testing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Dragonfly Navigate, developed by Xsolis, aimed at facilitating case managers' efforts to trim hospital stays. The initiative is being run at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Dragonfly Navigate scrutinizes real-time patient information in order to ascertain readiness for discharge and suitable post-hospital destination,…

August 21, 2025

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Decoding C. diff Infection Rates Among PPS-Exempt Cancer Hospitals: A Deep-Dive into CMS Data

The period from July 7, 2023, to June 30, 2024, witnessed The University of Texas's MD Anderson in Houston leading the pack in managing Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections among cancer treatment centers. Notably, this institution achieved the lowest rate of C. diff infections compared to other cancer hospitals, which are exempted from mandatory reporting…

July 10, 2025

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AI-driven Solutions Revolutionizing Infection Control: A Case Study of The Ottawa Hospital and Lumenix Collaboration

A groundbreaking collaboration between The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) and the pioneer in Canadian technology, Lumenix, is leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to address pressing healthcare challenges, like hand hygiene compliance and fall prevention measures. This alliance is setting a transformative precedent in the domains of infection prevention and patient safety. The primary defense…

April 2, 2025

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Hospital-acquired Disease Testing: The European Perspective

The European market for hospital-acquired disease testing, valued at USD 4.13 billion in 2024, is expected to expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.89% from 2025 to 2033, reaching an estimated worth of USD 4.89 billion by 2033. Also termed as nosocomial infections, hospital-acquired diseases are infections that patients contract during their…

March 10, 2025

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Revolutionizing Infection Control: AI and UV Sanitization in Hospitals

Dr. Mohamed Noshad, founder of Shyld AI, discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming infection control practices in hospitals in an interview with Infection Control Today® (ICT®). The focus is on Shyld AI's autonomous UV sanitization system, an innovative strategy to improve hospital hygiene that targets high-risk surfaces using AI for precise sanitization by deploying…

December 3, 2024

Infection Prevention News

Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Hospital Disinfection Practices: Industry Forecast (2023-2031)

Hospital disinfection practices are on the cusp of a dramatic transformation, propelled by groundbreaking technologies in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd., a leading market research firm, anticipates that the AI in Hospital Disinfection Market will undergo a profound expansion in the coming years, highlighting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)…

August 7, 2024

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Profiles in Influence: Infection Prevention Champions at Infection Control Today’s Editorial Board

The editorial board of Infection Control Today (ICT) has a broad range of experts with unique skills, insights, and experiences. These thought leaders are at the helm of infection control advancements, delivering cutting-edge research and strategies that shape the future of healthcare safety. This article focuses on Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC, an influential member of…

July 3, 2024

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