The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken a bold stride towards combating Hepatitis C (HCV) through a $100 million pilot initiative targeted at eliminating HCV among high-risk populations. The vulnerable groups primarily include individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), severe mental illness (SMI), and those experiencing homelessness. Professionals in the domain…
The World Health Organization's 'SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands' campaign emphasizes the immense significance of hand hygiene in infection mitigation worldwide. Every year on May 5th, this global initiative spotlights the importance of maintaining clean hands as a crucial element in preventing infections. Currently marking its 17th year, the theme ingrained in the 2025 campaign…
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…
A recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) highlights multiple interconnected factors that curtailed the capacity of United States hospitals to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Increased need of mechanical ventilation for critically ill patients, prolonged hospital stays, escalated caseloads, concurrent fear of undertreatment, absence of timely guidelines, an…
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), recognized within the industry as the leading group for infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals, has publically announced its strategic partners for 2024. With a robust community nearing 15,000 infection preventionist (IP) members, APIC proudly marks its place as the unparalleled association for IPC professionals.
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