Transmission Risk of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Appears Highest in Hospital Sinks
An outbreak in a pediatric hospital ward underscores the challenge of eliminating these bacteria from a healthcare facility Arlington, Va. — April 11, 2024 — A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports the infection prevention steps taken to control a months-long multispecies outbreak of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales that occurred … Continue reading “Transmission Risk of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Appears Highest in Hospital Sinks”
Study: Dangerous Surgical Site Infections Can Be Reduced with Simple Prevention Protocol
Researchers demonstrate success in keeping patients safer after orthopedic surgeries Arlington, Va. — March 28, 2024 — A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates the use of a simple pre-surgical infection prevention protocol to prevent dangerous post-surgical infections. Researchers performed this investigation at the Soroka University Medical Center … Continue reading “Study: Dangerous Surgical Site Infections Can Be Reduced with Simple Prevention Protocol”
Study Shows Potential for Using AI Tools to Detect HAIs
Tools such as ChatGPT may improve infection surveillance and keep patients safer in healthcare facilities Arlington, Va. — March 14, 2024 — A new proof-of-concept study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports that artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can accurately identify cases of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) even in complex clinical scenarios. … Continue reading “Study Shows Potential for Using AI Tools to Detect HAIs”
APIC Statement on OIG Report on Lessons Learned During Pandemic in Nursing Homes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2024 — Statement from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) on “Lessons Learned During the Pandemic Can Help Improve Care in Nursing Homes,” by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health and Human Services. The nation’s infection preventionists agree with the findings … Continue reading “APIC Statement on OIG Report on Lessons Learned During Pandemic in Nursing Homes”
APIC Announces 2024 Strategic Partnerships
February 6, 2024 — The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the leading association for infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals, is pleased to announce their 2024 Strategic Partners. With nearly 15,000 infection preventionist (IP) members, APIC is the largest association for infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals. The APIC Strategic Partner … Continue reading “APIC Announces 2024 Strategic Partnerships”
New Analysis Shows that Disinfection Is the Most Effective Way to Prevent Viral Contamination of Restroom Surfaces
Researchers find that closing the toilet lid before flushing does not reduce the spread of viral particles Arlington, Va. — January 25, 2024 — A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates that viral particles spread to many restroom surfaces during toilet flushing, regardless of whether the toilet lid … Continue reading “New Analysis Shows that Disinfection Is the Most Effective Way to Prevent Viral Contamination of Restroom Surfaces”
APIC Releases New Guide to Prevent Infections in Crowded Shelters
Having Infection Preventionists on site is optimal, but guidance is meant to be turnkey for disaster coordinators Arlington, Va. – January 16, 2024 – As natural disasters like hurricanes and forest fires strike with greater frequency and ferocity and Americans are forced into close proximity with one another in temporary shelters, the risk of infections … Continue reading “APIC Releases New Guide to Prevent Infections in Crowded Shelters”
Study Finds Hospital Surfaces Can Harbor Harmful Microbes Even After Routine Disinfection
Microbial contamination, including harmful pathogens, was found on bed rails, workstations, and other frequently-touched surfaces Arlington, Va. — January 11, 2024 — A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports microbial contamination — including pathogenic and potentially pathogenic bacteria — on high-touch hospital surfaces despite compliance with recommended disinfection … Continue reading “Study Finds Hospital Surfaces Can Harbor Harmful Microbes Even After Routine Disinfection”
APIC Launches Infection Preventionist Staffing Calculator to Help Healthcare Facilities Determine IP Needs and Improve Patient Safety
Initial version offers recommendations for acute, long-term, and ambulatory care settings and collects data to inform more rigorous algorithm for the future Arlington, Va., December 20, 2023 – The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) today announced the launch of a tool intended to help Infection Prevention and Control leaders determine the … Continue reading “APIC Launches Infection Preventionist Staffing Calculator to Help Healthcare Facilities Determine IP Needs and Improve Patient Safety”
U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Issues National Occupational Framework (NOF) for IPs
Federal Program Highlights the Role of Infection Preventionists, Provides Guidance to Help Address the Shortage of These Essential Professionals Through Apprenticeships Arlington, Va. – December 12, 2023 – With infection preventionists (IPs) in short supply at the nation’s hospitals, surgical centers, and nursing homes, APIC – the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology … Continue reading “U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Issues National Occupational Framework (NOF) for IPs”