New guidance on infection prevention and control for nursing homes offers recommendations for a variety of updated protocols and standards.

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 11: Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi emphasized that investing in infection control programs is the most ...

The Association for Dental Safety (ADS), formerly known as the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention, will once again host its annual Dental Infection Control Boot Camp. This is a ...

Calculator provides individualized recommendations based on risk and complexity factors. (HealthDay News) — A novel calculator allows facilities to staff their infection prevention and control program ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The updated guidance highlights best practices for infection prevention and control staffing and preparedness in ...

There is a direct correlation between how well an infection prevention program is staffed and a facility’s rate of infection. Your reaction might be “duh,” but the scientific proof was elusive — until ...

Whether you are placing a central line, managing a Clostridioides difficile case, or keeping a surgical field sterile, you're likely following standards influenced by the Healthcare Infection Control ...

In absence of a vaccine, compliance with infection prevention & control (IPC) measures remains the most effective intervention to control the COVID-19 outbreak. Our Weekly Epidemiology Report ...

What is the role of the nose in infection acquisition and transmission? Why do harmless commensal bacteria on the skin become pathogenic and lead to infection? If hands are decolonized to reduce risk ...

Focused infection control surveys are no longer part of the standard survey process, federal officials announced in a memo to state directors Wednesday. Any COVID-19 or infection control concerns ...