Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention Infection Prevention is everybody's business This page was created to increase the awareness of both the public and private sectors on infection prevention.

08/08/2025

A new clinical trial explores the use of low-dose oral vancomycin to prevent Clostridioides difficile recurrence in high-risk patients taking antibiotics. While the data suggest a possible benefit, the findings stop short of statistical significance and raise red flags about vancomycin-resistant Ent...

08/08/2025

Background In EU countries, 33,000 people die of antibiotic-resistant infections annually, and Türkiye is one of the countries with the highest rate of antimicrobial resistance. More than 70% of these infections are directly related to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Implementing IPC measu...

08/08/2025

Two studies published this week assess the low uptake of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine among US veterans and examine the risk factors for intensive care unit (ICU) admission and death among older patients hospitalized with RSV, influenza, or human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in a cohort of Co...

08/08/2025

Hospital onset bacteremia and fungemia should be a pay-for performance measure: a pro/con debate

08/08/2025

Infection prevention starts long before exposure; it begins with what we put into our bodies. This article series explores how key vitamins and nutrients like D, C, zinc, and more can strengthen immune defenses, reduce respiratory illness severity, and empower infection preventionists with evidence-...

08/08/2025

A group of experts highlight their infection control model, which highlights 5 key moments for disinfecting high-touch surfaces in patient care, aiming to reduce health care–associated infections and improve patient safety.

08/08/2025

Are your UV-C disinfection systems FDA-compliant? Infection preventionists play a crucial role in ensuring devices meet regulatory standards. A simple conversation with your legal or compliance team today could prevent costly missteps tomorrow and help safeguard patient safety.

08/08/2025

One of our industry's many lessons from the pandemic is the importance of balancing infection prevention and control with residents' quality of life.

08/08/2025

Seven people have been hospitalized, and severe complications have been reported for at least two cases.

08/08/2025

Patients infected with the multidrug-resistant fungus were "characterized by significant underlying morbidity and disease burden," the study authors write.

07/26/2025

In healthcare settings, poor can cause:

♦️ infection spread
♦️ unnecessary treatment, and even
♦️ death

Good hand hygiene is crucial for healthcare workers to keep patients safe.
SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands! 💧🧼

07/26/2025

Amanda Heitman, BSN, RN, CNOR, a perioperative nurse with over 20 years' experience and member of Infection Control Today® Editorial Advisory Board, has dedicated her career to patient safety and surgical excellence. Learn more about her path to where she is now.

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