The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) have announced a new collaborative initiative, the ...

The Healthcare Infection Prevention Advisory Group (HIPAG) will offer evidence-backed advisory expertise on infection ...

Medical organizations form infection prevention group to replace CDC's terminated advisory committee and strengthen collaboration across ...

10 things to know about infection prevention, control in children’s hospitals Evidence-based infection control strategies that focus specifically on pediatric hospitals are needed to standardize ...

A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control describes and measures major barriers to optimally adhering to infection control guidelines, according to the study’s abstract.

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) have announced a new collaborative initiative, the ...

Have you ever wondered why doctors emphasise washing hands or cleaning hospital equipment meticulously? These simple practices aren’t just about cleanliness; they’re a powerful defence against a ...

Produced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), this digitally colorized scanning electron microscopic (SEM) image, depicts a grouping of red-colored, rod shaped, ...

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) held a scientific conference as part of the Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week, under the theme "Moving the Needle on Infection Prevention." During the ...

The spotlight is shining on infection control chiefs. The burden is on them to identify weaknesses and danger zones within their hospitals, not only to improve patient safety, but to thwart any ...

While the demand for home health services grows, the lack of infection prevention oversight presents a problem. Editor's Note: This story is part one of a two part series. When HealthLeaders ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released the Guide to Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings: Minimum Expectations for Safe Care. Melissa Schaefer, MD, medical officer in ...