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Four Trends in Infection Prevention

Author: Debra Hagberg MT (ASCP), CIC

August 11, 2022

Like the genome of a multi-drug resistant strain of bacteria, the field of infection prevention does not stay static for...

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Hepatitis A Virus: Wreaking Havoc for Public Health

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

August 8, 2022

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is not for the faint of heart! This highly contagious and vaccine-preventable virus attacks the liver,...

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Monkeypox Outbreak: What Infection Prevention Professionals Need to Know

Author: David Weber, MD, MPH, FSHEA, FIDSA, FMSM (London)

July 25, 2022

 In the midst of rising numbers of Monkeypox cases, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urging alert,...

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The “Why” Behind a Layered Approach

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

July 20, 2022

Dovetailing on the previous Human Factors Engineering (HFE) blog, the Swiss cheese model in healthcare quality, published in The British...

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IP and EVS as a Dynamic Duo: The Importance of Partnership

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

July 6, 2022

Decision-making in healthcare typically benefits from a multi-disciplinary approach.  The expertise and considerations presented during a decision-making process by those...

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APIC at 50: The Ripple Effect

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

June 14, 2022

This year, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) celebrates 50 years since its inception; from its...

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911: What’s Your Emergency? Answering the Call for EMS Environmental Disinfection

Author: Debra Hagberg MT (ASCP), CIC

June 6, 2022

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other pre-hospital providers are fully aware of their risks when called to duty for a...

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Backwoods Camping Hand Hygiene Tips

Author: Amanda Thornton, CIC, RN, MSN

May 24, 2022

Spring is in the air, and I must admit to having a bad case of spring fever. I yearn to...

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Accelerated Learning: Being a Student Nurse During the Pandemic

Author: Daniel Thornton

May 8, 2022

As anyone who has ever gone through nursing school knows, being a student nurse is not easy during the best...

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The Importance of EOC Practices in Dental Facilities

Author: Amanda Thornton, CIC, RN, MSN

April 21, 2022

When you think of going to the dentist for a cleaning, it rarely crosses your mind that you could leave...

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Candida auris: Choosing the Right Lines of Defense

Author: PDI Healthcare

April 19, 2022

C. auris is an emerging fungal microorganism that is often resistant to antifungal disinfectants. Evidence shows that it can survive on...

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How the Pandemic has Impacted Public Health Hand Hygiene: Product Demand and Product Safety

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

April 13, 2022

While hand hygiene has been a mainstay in healthcare infection prevention, the focus on this practice has been heightened in...

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