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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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

Researchers recommend changes to training and strategy to better protect healthcare workers in the future Arlington, Va. — December 7, 2023 — A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), based on a survey of healthcare professionals conducted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that new efforts may … Continued

VA study finds a 45% reduction in Clostridioides difficile infections among high-risk patients with the use of doxycycline instead of azithromycin Arlington, Va. — November 2, 2023 — A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reveals that the use of doxycycline may help protect against Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) … Continued

Study shows some bloodstream infections are reduced by nearly 50% when trained nurse observers assist catheter insertion teams Arlington, Va. — October 19, 2023 — A new report published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates that implementing a dedicated team of nurses to assist with central line insertions can reduce patients’ … Continued

APIC-led coalition sends letter to state leaders urging promotion of science-based information to address vaccine hesitancy Arlington, Va., October 6, 2023 – Citing an ‘ethical responsibility’ to protect patients and residents, a diverse coalition of 17 organizations representing the nation’s infection preventionists, public health professionals, and immunocompromised patients today voiced their strong support for requiring … Continued

Arlington, Va., October 5, 2023 – A new study conducted by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggests that enhanced infection prevention and control (IPC) measures implemented to address the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a significant decrease in many healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and a reduction in respiratory viral infections (RVIs). The findings, … Continued