Infection preventionists (IPs), the dedicated professionals tasked with averting disease transmission and sustaining healthcare safety, are under threat due to persistent issues such as inadequate staffing, antiquated monitoring systems, and the often underappreciated significance of their role within healthcare management. Their concerns are not limited to IPs alone, but extend to other healthcare disciplines as…
In a revealing study, data has shown an alarming uptick in the hours and responsibilities imposed on infection preventionists (IPs), largely due to persistent staffing shortages. These factors amplify the risk of burnout among IPs and potentially compromise the safety of both patients and healthcare workers. Study authors in conversation with Infection Control Today® (ICT®)…
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…