Dialysis patients are confronted with some of the greatest infection risks within healthcare. In this context, nurse practitioner leader Octavia 'Tavi' Schlueter provides thoughtful insight into bloodstream infection risks, best practices for vascular access, and how Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) teams can constructively support dialysis staff through functional, workflow-based training.
Dialysis environments present a distinct…
Delivering effective infection prevention is a crucial task for healthcare professionals worldwide, with one of the pivotal practices being hand hygiene. It's increasingly apparent that this conversation must go beyond merely 'when' to sanitize hands but also take into account the dosage of product needed for effective infection control. A crucial factor often overlooked in…
We invite you to delve into the most influential infection control and prevention articles gracing the summer of 2025, offered by Infection Control Today®. This assemblage of articles illuminates both the obstacles and solutions that are propelling our field forward. From newly emerging pathogens to advancements in preventing global infectious diseases, we aim to cover…
Amidst a resurgence of seasonal viruses and the lingering aftermath of outbreaks like measles, Infection Prevention professionals are turning their attention towards educational spaces, acknowledging the integral relationship shared between healthy educational environments and robust community wellbeing. Traditionally, roles in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) have been synonymous with healthcare settings such as hospitals, surgical…
Yenepoya Nursing College, partnering with the Infection Prevention and Control Unit of Yenepoya Medical College Hospital (YMCH) and the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI) – Karnataka State Branch, organized a state-level workshop recently. The event, titled 'Breaking the Chain of HAIs: Stewardship, Safety, and Surveillance', was conducted on the Yenepoya campus, with the aim…
The 2025 Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Annual Conference & Expo played host to an insightful presentation delivered by Cheron Rojo, a prominent figure in the field of clinical education who currently functions as the senior manager of clinical education for Healthmark, a Getinge company. In his presentation, Rojo highlighted the urgent requirement to bridge…
In the face of staffing shortages and a rise in potential contagion risks, the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI) has devised a solution: the TEPHI 200-Series. This program offers accessible and impactful training designed to equip healthcare professionals with the tools needed to bolster national infection prevention efforts.
Infection prevention and control (IPC), a fundamental…
Maternal and neonatal infections are critical public health issues, with a pronounced impact in developing nations such as Benin. A retrospective investigation conducted in 2022 tracked these infections' frequency and determining factors, using relevant data from six key hospitals in the country.
The study scrutinized 123 neonatal cases with infection suspicion, evaluating birth weight, breastfeeding behavior,…
The importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) cannot be overstated in managing the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings, a fact made all the more apparent in the wake of a global pandemic that led to widespread shortages of disposable PPE. Attention is now turning towards a more sustainable and resilient solution — reusable…
Pharmacies have risen to prominence as crucial sites for vaccination, especially in underserved areas. Thanks to their widespread presence and extended operation hours, they manifest as convenient, accessible, and trusted sources of health care services to millions across the United States. The significance of pharmacies grows with the approaching fall and winter seasons, typically characterized…