Happy Thanksgiving weekend! AMR, class actions, etc.

Here are 5 highlights Infection Control Today^®of(Information and communication technology^®‘s) provides extensive coverage of infection prevention and control. Everything from interviews with prominent opinion leaders to news that infection preventionists and other healthcare professionals can use in their work.

Happy Thanksgiving: Gratitude from ICT Editorial Advisory Members

For Thanksgiving, Information and communication technology Ask their editorial advisory board what they are grateful for. From family to making their dreams come true, they expressed their gratitude for every aspect of life and work.

Infect Intel: “Going Blue: Addressing the AMR Challenge” – World AMR Awareness Week Call to Action

To mark World Health Organization’s World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, “Going Blue: Addressing the Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance” urges healthcare providers and the public to educate, adhere to protocols and ensure patient safety to achieve antibiotic efficacy.

Massachusetts Brigham and Salem General Hospital faces class action lawsuit over potential hepatitis and HIV exposure

Brigham and Salem General Hospital in Massachusetts faces a class-action lawsuit over the possible exposure of hundreds of patients to hepatitis and HIV. The lawsuit alleges negligence and emotional distress, and the hospital claims the risk of infection is minimal.

Uncovering Hidden Dangers: Comprehensive Research on Insulated Medical Devices in 2021-2022

This interview with Cheron Rojo, BS, FCS, CHL, CIS, CER, CFER, CRCST, dives into a robust year-long study starting in 2021 investigating oft-overlooked risks associated with insulated medical devices, Impact on patients and medical staff.

Addressing the Triple Pandemic: Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 in the Operating Room

Prepare for the healthcare “triple pandemic” of influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. Operating rooms are at risk, but UV autonomous disinfection systems offer an effective solution to maintaining sterility.