Next Gen Diagnostics (NGD), a renowned name in the healthcare industry, has recently made a significant strategic move towards improving infection prevention in healthcare settings. The company announced the appointment of Karlyn Dauplaise as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of NGD Infection Prevention, a newly formed division of the firm dedicated to completely revolutionizing the…
The valuable yet often overlooked role that textiles play in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) comes into sharp focus in a recent roundtable discussion held by Infection Control Today® (ICT®). The panel, consisting of medical professionals across various sectors, including members from the healthcare linen industry, microbiology, and clinical medicine backgrounds, highlighted the pivotal part everyday items…
Rural hospital leaders from all corners of the United States convened to share strategies and insights for enhancing safety culture, governance, and reliability of care at the maiden Rural Patient Safety Convening, hosted by the American Hospital Association (AHA) in Little Rock, Arkansas between October 6-8. This unique confluence, an integral part of AHA's Patient…
In the wake of the global crisis caused by COVID-19, Infection Preventionists (IPs)—the critical pillars of patient safety—have found themselves burdened with significantly heavier workloads, expanded duties, and diminished resources. A revealing study published recently in the American Journal of Infection Control has laid bare the ways in which IPs are facing climbing workloads, stretched…
The Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation recently announced the appointment of Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons to the Craig Mally and Louise Stewart, MD, Endowed Chair in Graduate Medical Education, effective from 25th July 2025. This decision not only reflects Dr. Fitzgibbons' significant contributions to medical education but also upholds the generosity displayed by Craig Mally and…
Dr. Renuka Gupta, a notable healthcare leader who migrated to the United States from India in 2002, has left an indelible mark on the quality standards and results at Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Her journey to becoming the Vice President and Chief Quality Officer was an unpredictable turn after her decision to leave…
This week, the Infection Prevention community was greeted with news of notable shifts in American health leadership. The Senate confirmed Marty Makary and Jay Bhattacharya to fill the substantial roles of FDA commissioner and director of National Institutes of Health, respectively. While both faced questions regarding their stances on vaccines and the Department of Government…
Dr. Beth Thomas Snyder is widely recognized for her remarkable leadership in both professional and personal spheres. In her role within healthcare leadership, Dr. Snyder oversees critical areas such as High Reliability, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Improvement, Employee and Patient Safety, and Infection Prevention across a wide range of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term…
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Verified Level II Trauma Center, has recently appointed Robin Miller as its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Liaison. Miller steps into the shoes of her predecessor, Jack Swerdloff, who has been promoted to the position of burn education and outreach coordinator at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital,…