Infection Control Today

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

Sherrie Busby and Tori sat down to talk about Dental Assistant Recognition Week and how DAs help with infection prevention and all things dental. As always, chatting with Sherrie is fun and educational. hubs.li/Q0469rdx0

Over 50% of surgeries experience delays that increase the risk of infection. Tampa General's ambient AI reduced OR turnover times by 12%, preventing dangerous complications and enabling more than 832 additional cases annually. hubs.li/Q045_KyN0

🧬 Feb 28 is Rare Disease Day For the 300M+ people living with rare diseases, clinical decisions often come with uncertainty. Kelem Chagas, PhD & Patricia Murphy, PhD examine the approach: 🔗 hubs.li/Q044SYmG0 #InfectionControlToday #RareDiseaseDay

When OR delays and tray errors threatened efficiency, leaders at New York Presbyterian built a collaborative bridge with SPD. Through metrics, workflow exchanges, and improved communication, first-case-on-time starts climbed from the 50 to nearly 90%. hubs.li/Q044xV9f0

At FDA Rare Disease Day 2026, leaders highlighted new regulatory pathways, faster review programs, and patient-centered innovations accelerating treatments for rare diseases, including NF1 and pediatric cancers. hubs.li/Q044xSpH0

AMR is accelerating worldwide, with MRSA, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, and drug-resistant gonorrhea threatening modern medicine. As antibiotic development lags, AI-driven discovery, soil-derived compounds, and phage therapy offer renewed hope. hubs.li/Q044xRW-0

Today, Infection Control Today launches Contagious Conversations. Experienced IP leaders share candid insights on prevention strategy, frontline challenges, and process adherence. The first episode is now live: hubs.li/Q043bFtC0 #ICT #ContagiousConversations

Infection Control Today's Contagious Conversations posts Monday morning!

On Monday, Infection Control Today launches Contagious Conversations. ✔️Real talk on infection prevention. ✔️Real world challenges. ✔️Real strategies from experienced IP leaders. The first conversation drops Monday. Stay tuned! #InfectionControlToday #ContagiousConversations

A new Bug of the Month! hubs.li/Q0427rQs0

Colleen Becker, PhD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, senior director of perioperative education for the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), explains that confidence grows when staff know their practice is grounded in validated evidence. hubs.li/Q040KfL30

Leprosy cases have dropped dramatically, but misconceptions persist. An infectious disease expert explains what today’s infection prevention teams need to know about risk, transmission, and why stigma still matters. hubs.li/Q040KgJ00

#Infection prevention professionals are facing a critical breaking point. New survey data reveal widespread understaffing, rising #burnout, and systemic undervaluation that threaten #patient safety, #outbreak readiness, and health system resilience. hubs.li/Q040Kbky0

For three decades, we’ve been committed to informing, educating, and supporting professionals working to keep patients and staff safe. Thank you for being part of our journey. Explore our coverage: hubs.li/Q040nck-0 #InfectionControlToday #30Years

With the threat of antibiotic-resistant #infections on the rise, hospitals must recalibrate cleaning protocols that maximize people’s health and well-being while continuously mitigating infection risks. hubs.li/Q03ZZmwN0

A broad coalition of medical, public health, and infection prevention organizations is urging federal leaders to reaffirm a transparent, evidence-based US childhood immunization policy. hubs.li/Q03ZZm9c0

Advancing infection prevention takes leadership, education, and mentorship. Explore how 2025 Infection Control Today Educator of the Year™ Patty Montgomery, MPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC, is helping strengthen the profession at every level. Watch now: hubs.li/Q03YZHZk0