Blog - "PDI Perspectives"

The importance of compatibility

Author: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH

May 24, 2024

We all recognize the importance of compatibility in the people we surround ourselves with. From your spouse to your friends...

Infection Control Plans in Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Plan to Succeed!

Author: Jennifer Bender MPH, BSN, RN, CIC,

December 20, 2023

Given the rapidly increasing number of procedures performed in this setting, national programs to measure and improve the quality of care provided in ASCs are essential.

Interview with a behavioral health professional on the unique challenges of infection control in the behavioral health setting

December 5, 2023

Behavioral healthcare represents an often overlooked and underrepresented area in healthcare. To understand the challenges of infection prevention in this setting, PDI Clinical Science Liaison, Amanda Thornton, RN, MSN, CIC, VA-BC, sits down with Emma Parsons, BSN, RN, CTSS, owner and Director of Nursing of Sequoia Behavioral Health (3) to tackle the topic.

The Other Ones: BSIs Without the CVC

Author: Marc-Oliver Wright, MT(ASCP), MS, CIC, FAPIC

April 21, 2023

Prior to 2020, there had been a significant ongoing and sustained reduction in the rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections...

Looking at New Ways to Address Unique Challenges: Environmental Considerations for Long Term Care

Author: Amanda Thornton, CIC, RN, MSN

March 1, 2023

What can the Infection Preventionist do to help mitigate the infection risks within LTC? Here are a few important points to remember when approaching the environment of care.

It’s All About the Skin! Why Your First Layer of Protection Must Always be Protected.

Author: Michelle DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC, CPHQ, FAPIC

February 2, 2023

It all starts with the skin. As an absolute cornerstone to infection prevention, we know that our skin is the...

Ready. Set. Action! IPs Find New Meaning Behind the Scenes

Author: Marc-Oliver Wright, MT(ASCP), MS, CIC, FAPIC

February 1, 2023

In this episode, PDI host Marc Oliver Wright, MT(ASCP), MS, CIC, FAPIC, and Stephanie Mayoryk, RN, BSN, CIC, address the...

News you can use: Avian Influenza

Author: Amanda Thornton, CIC, RN, MSN

January 25, 2023

With the price of eggs you would think that chickens have all given up on the world and found an...

PDI Perspective Podcast: Tridemic: Risk to Healthcare Systems as Flu. RSV, and COVID Cases Rise

November 29, 2022

PDI’s Marc-Oliver Wright, MT(ASCP), MS, CIC, FAPIC, interviews infection prevention experts Dr. David Weber, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FSHEA, FRSM (London), ...

Sani-Cloth® Bleach Germicidal Wipes + Tru-D Provide an Enhanced Layered Approach to Disinfection

Author: Clinical Affairs PDI Healthcare

November 1, 2022

Cleaning and disinfection are paramount in the health care setting. It’s important to provide enhanced disinfection in areas that may...

Reaping the Rewards of a Layered Approach

Author: Holly Montejano, MS, CIC, CPHQ, VA-BC

October 17, 2022

What comes of compliance monitoring and performance feedback when results are good? Sharing the successes resulting from patient satisfaction initiatives...

Reporting Requirements After the Pandemic

Author: Amanda Thornton, CIC, RN, MSN

October 3, 2022

After the pandemic, NHSN COVID-19 reporting requirements were put into place. It was thought that the likelihood of expanding that...