Infection preventionists (IPs) are at the forefront of global change, needing to balance patient safety with the growing climate impact. A new groundbreaking study points to the critical role these professionals play in endorsing sustainability without compromising patient safety. Traditionally, IPs focus on sustainable infection control centered on preventing unnecessary infections to minimize the impact…
As the oppressive heat dome besieges the East and Midwest regions of the country, hospitals report a significant surge in heat-related illnesses. This extreme weather phenomenon, characterized by relentless heatwaves trapped over a particular area for extended periods, is putting undue pressure on essential healthcare facilities. They battle not only the escalating patient inflow but…
Vector-borne diseases represent a significant portion of global infectious illnesses, caused by pathogens transferred via host organisms or through various vectors such as insects, parasites, fleas, and ticks. This category of diseases is responsible for an estimated 17% of all infectious diseases, implicating a wider range of aliments like malaria, dengue virus, Zika virus, West…