Voice for Infection Prevention

Voice for Infection Prevention Shaping the trajectory of hospital IP to ensure adequate staffing, visibility, and education.

03/19/2026

Hospital-onset bacteremia (HOB), a common condition amongst burn patients, is often connected to the severity of the burn and surgical wound care, rather than substandard hospital care. These findings raise significant concerns about the validity of HOB as an isolated quality metric for burn centers...

03/19/2026

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) that occur during hospitalization continue to be a prevalent complication in inpatient care. To address this, an expert panel recently outlined prevention strategies to effectively tackle both catheter-associated and non-catheter-associated infections. These strategie...

03/18/2026

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Oregon, has earned the unique distinction of being the first hospital in the state to attain the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition from the International Respiratory Infection Society. This respected award symbolizes the hospital's u...

03/18/2026

United Kingdom's National Action Plan (UK NAP) for antimicrobial resistance has identified enhanced diagnostics as a crucial strategy to reduce unsuitable antibiotic application and achieve its five-year targets. These goals underscore the vital need to improve infection control frameworks, develop....

03/18/2026

Lawmakers in the United States have petitioned the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concerning reusable healthcare textiles and personal protective equipment (PPE). Released under the auspices of the National Ins...

03/18/2026

For a staggering fourteenth consecutive year, the Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI) program in Alabama continues its dedicated work in guarding patients from negative health outcomes while advancing safety, quality, and value in the delivery of healthcare within the state. This commendable miss...

03/17/2026

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the necessity for a significant methodological shift in infection prevention measures, pivoting away from droplet-based precautions towards a framework that addresses transmission of infectious agents 'through the air', across varying particle sizes. Owing to the....

03/17/2026

The global medical device coatings market is set to witness accelerated growth from 2026 to 2035, backed by advancements in healthcare and the vital role these specialized coatings are playing in the medical sector. The critical nature of coatings delivering lubricity, antimicrobial properties, drug...

03/12/2026

The global market for sporicidal and sterilant chemicals, vital components in the fight against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), was valued at USD 1.84 billion in 2025. It experienced an upward trajectory, forecasted to rise from USD 1.95 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 3.34 billion by....

03/12/2026

RFiD Discovery is set to transform the sphere of infection prevention with its innovative automated contact tracing solution. This tool, meticulously designed for infection control, serves as a robust support system for hospitals. It aims to speedily pinpoint potential exposure events, reinforce inf...

03/12/2026

A recent global study conducted by Newsweek declared two hospitals in Orange County, California as premier institutions in delivering patient care, safety, and clinical quality. Titled 'World's Best Hospitals for 2026', the study conferred upon Providence Mission Hospital its eighth consecutive reco...

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