Infection Control Today® addresses the most pertinent infection prevention principles and practices for healthcare professionals working in the infection control department, the operating room, the sterile processing department and the environmental services department of acute-care hospitals. Infection Control Today®'s comprehensive educational platform includes the print publication and its Web site, as well as the Infection Control Education institute and the ICT Conference on Professional Development. Content focuses on all aspects of the prevention and control of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), including evidence-based protocols, industry guidelines, standards and regulations, HAI-prevention economics, clinical trends, advancements in HAI-prevention technology, news analysis and professional development issues.
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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. https://hubs.li/Q03Hy88b0
In #healthcare, every decision impacts safety. Yet many facilities still rely on woven #towels and blankets to absorb blood and body fluid spills—a risky shortcut that undermines #infection prevention and slows #workflows. https://hubs.li/Q03HyDR00
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✨ We had a great Clean Hospitals stakeholder meeting this week! ✨ Sorry to those who had to head out before we remembered to take a picture - but thank you to everyone who stayed and joined us for dinner, and a very special thank you to Brett Mitchell (AM) and Pierre PARNEIX for joining us! We're so grateful for your time and collaboration! 🙏 🌎
Sharps injuries remain a silent but serious threat in health care that infection preventionists are uniquely equipped to confront. With underreporting widespread and safety devices underused, it’s time for IPs to step into a leadership role. https://hubs.li/Q03HygTF0
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Hand hygiene is one of the most important tools in infection prevention, but one variable often gets overlooked: dose size. Infection Control Today® partnered with SC Johnson Professional® USA to explore why standards and technology matter, and how their new OptiDose dispenser helps ensure the right amount every time. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eaRkq9f6
Strong, science-based leadership at the CDC is essential for patient safety and public trust. Now is the time for infection preventionists to advocate for accountability and elevate evidence-based practices. https://hubs.li/Q03Hytr80
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Behind every skilled infection preventionist is an educator who lit the spark. If you know someone who’s shaping the future of safety—1 glove, 1 lecture, 1 student at a time—nominate them now for ICT’s 2025 Educator of the Year. https://hubs.li/Q03HyB_d0
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Management/Leadership Adjunct Professor, EVS Expert, Six Sigma Green Belt, fmr Major Crimes/Detention Chaplain/CEO, Consultant with a Ph.D. in Org Leadership specializing in operations optimization.
My recent article in Infection Control Today advances a conceptual framework positioning hospital Environmental Services (EVS) as the “immune system” of healthcare facilities, drawing a metaphorical and functional comparison with human biological immunity. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) continue to present systemic risks, affecting approximately one in 31 hospitalized patients daily. EVS serves as both the innate and adaptive defense of hospitals, with routine cleaning paralleling broad innate barriers and targeted interventions reflecting adaptive immune responses. Parallels are drawn between EVS surveillance and cytotoxic/helper T cell activity, and between institutional memory, training, and B cell antibody production. Case analyses, including EVS responses during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrate adaptive resilience in the face of emergent pathogens. The discussion underscores consequences of EVS dysfunction, likened to immunodeficiency and autoimmunity, and highlights the necessity of strong leadership, training, and interdisciplinary integration. By reframing EVS as a clinical partner, this paper elevates its role in safeguarding institutional health and patient safety.
Behind every skilled infection preventionist is an educator who lit the spark. If you know someone who’s shaping the future of safety—1 glove, 1 lecture, 1 student at a time—nominate them now for ICT’s 2025 Educator of the Year. https://hubs.li/Q03HyB_d0