A prospective genomic study found that skin colonization and contaminated drug use equipment are linked to Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections in people who inject drugs, and that most recurrent episodes were relapses with related strains. People who inject drugs appear…
A Dutch genomic surveillance study found that ICU sink drains harbored multidrug resistant Enterobacteriaceae and showed possible two-way transmission with patients in a non-outbreak setting.
StarLineArts/istock via getty im Biofilms — an ancient biological phenomenon dating back to roughly 3.4 billion years ago — are complex communities of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that form a protective matrix after adhering to any surface where the environment provides…
The research team searched PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science for studies published from January 2000 through May 2026. Studies were eligible if they compared the accuracy of automated hand hygiene monitoring systems with that of direct observation. The…
To reaffirm shared commitment to the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign and raise awareness about hand hygiene in healthcare settings, Namibia commemorated the World Hand Hygiene Day at Windhoek Central Hospital on 08 May 2025. The event served as a reminder…
Learn the basics of the critical role of proper disinfection and sterilization in health care settings, addressing key considerations, best practices, challenges, and future trends. Properly using disinfectants and sterilization procedures in your facility can be the difference between life…
Successful onboarding of candidates requires an orientation that includes all aspects of the position. What are the responsibilities of an IP? Their main function is to identify and mitigate infection risks. Have you ever considered having all new employees begin…
The system gives infection preventionists another tool to combat the pathogen despite implementation challenges. Truitt, a professor of biochemistry and microbiology at Wayland Baptist University, Lubbock, Texas, and lead author of the study, spoke with Infection Control Today® about the…
There are three different categories of SSI. SSIs can generally cause redness, delayed healing, fever, pain, tenderness, warmth, and swelling. However, depending on the type of SSI, the location of the infection and wound appearance can vary. First, superficial incisional…
With 60% of surgical site infections estimated to be preventable, IPs hold a key prevention role in patient safety. SSI Statistics, Risk Factors, and Interventions The CDC classified SSIs by depth and which tissue spaces were involved. According to the CDC,…
Hand hygiene, isolation, device‑associated infections, and antimicrobial stewardship.
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