Infection Control Today

The 2026 Ebola outbreak has now spread to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with the WHO reporting more than 513 cases and over 130 suspected deaths linked to the Bundibugyo strain.

At HSPA 2026 in Baltimore, Malinda Elammari, CST, CRCST, CER, CHL, CIS, HASP-IP, CSPDT, CEO and founder of Crown Point Consulting, shared a powerful message on the future of sterile processing. hubs.li/Q04g5l6y0

Why should infection preventionists pay attention to a rare hantavirus cruise outbreak? Because it underscores a critical reality: pathogens do not follow expected patterns. hubs.li/Q04fY_Z30

Handwashing gaps persist despite high awareness, according to Bradley’s 2026 survey. As World Hand Hygiene Day marks 17 years, experts stress clean restrooms, access, and behavior change are key to infection prevention. hubs.li/Q04fycbg0 #WHO #handhygiene #handwash

I am so excited to learn and connect with people I know and those I look forward to meeting. #HSPA26 Reach out and say hi!

At AORN 2026, Colleen Becker, PhD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, spoke with ICT on how nursing education must evolve with technology, generational learning styles, and workforce shortages to better prepare nurses for modern health care challenges. hubs.li/Q04cTlN-0 #AORN2026

Personal protective equipment is essential for infection prevention in dental settings, where close patient contact and aerosol-generating procedures increase exposure risk. hubs.li/Q04cKR3f0

Roxana Francisco, MD, PhD, discusses the potential of TP-05, an investigational oral on-demand therapy designed to kill ticks before they transmit Lyme disease. hubs.li/Q04clxS-0

The 2026 HSPA Annual Conference offers sterile processing professionals education, networking, and real-world insights, with leaders like Leslie Kronstedt highlighting challenges, mentorship, and opportunities across health care settings. hubs.li/Q04b1t3h0

A new global study reveals meningitis caused 259,000 deaths in 2023, with children most affected, highlighting stalled progress, vaccine gaps, and the need for stronger surveillance and prevention strategies. hubs.li/Q049N1Wp0

See how prevention powers safer health systems ➡️ infectioncontroltoday.com/view/world-hea…

What keeps a health system truly safe? This World Health Day, we're highlighting how infection prevention, environmental services (EVS), and sterile processing departments (SPD) are at the core of safer care. Explore more in the comments ⬇️ #WorldHealthDay #ICT

What is surgical smoke? Why is it dangerous? Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAORN, FAAN, a member of Infection Control Today's editorial advisory board, explains. hubs.li/Q049N2GW0

If you are going to AORN26, please reach out. I'd love to meet you in person. If you are presenting, please let me know. I'd love to cover your presentation or poster for Infection Control Today!

Learn how these teams help build safer health systems ➡️ infectioncontroltoday.com/view/world-hea…

Prevention is public health in action. This National Public Health Week, the spotlight is on the essential but often overlooked roles of infection prevention, EVS, and SPD in protecting patients and communities. Read more in the comments ⬇️ #InfectionControlToday #PublicHealth

TB remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. On #WorldTBDay, see what infection prevention teams must focus on now. 👉 Read more: hubs.li/Q0488j6l0 #InfectionPrevention #IPC

Leadership doesn't stop at the sterile processing department doors. They continue to the rest of the hospital, to the community, to the state, the nation, and the world. Come hear my talk! #SoCalHSA #infectioncontroltoday #sterileprocessing #leadership

Federal court halts vaccine schedule changes, upholding evidence-based immunization practices. ICT reached out to key opinion leaders to find out their thoughts. hubs.li/Q047xj8M0

🎬 Another sneak peek from our interview with Patty Montgomery, MPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC, the 2025 ICT Educator of the Year™. Watch her full story and stay tuned for information on the 2026 ICT Educator of the Year™. 👉 hubs.li/Q046yZ9T0 #EducatorOfTheYear #ICT