Infection prevention has greatly evolved and reshaped over time, transitioning from being solely seen as a nursing job to expanding its scope, now heavily intertwined with epidemiology, data science, quality management, and systemic leadership. It has, however, been observed that the field still seems resistant to accept non-RN (Registered Nurse) experts as fully competent in…
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…