Late last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidance designed to help dental practices as they begin to reopen after the closures caused by the COVID-19 ...

She also highlights the need for proper training and adherence to U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and manufacturer directions. The conversation emphasizes the role of an infection ...

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has created a conceptual model of infection preventionist competency to educate IPs, according to an American Journal of ...

Ambulatory surgery centers often do not have a person dedicated to infection control, so a team approach can help ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols. Sandra Jones, executive vice ...

Two members of the Health Department of Northwest Michigan's oral health team have earned national certification in dental infection prevention and control. Dawn Marie Strehl, the department's ...

Infection prevention in senior living facilities has come a long way since the onset of COVID-19, but significant risks remain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an ...

Patients seeking treatment at AAR Hospital are benefiting from enhanced safety, strengthened quality assurance systems, and improved clinical outcomes ...

A team of ambulance staff have scooped a prestigious award. South East Coast Ambulance Service's Infection Prevention Control (IPC) team won the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) Award for Excellence ...