TIPS Sudden Science Survey: Hand Hygiene Monitoring Tool

TIPS Sudden Science Survey: Hand Hygiene Monitoring Tool

CALL TO ACTION 2018 TIPS Sudden Science Survey #1019801: Hand Hygiene Monitoring Tool TAKE THE SURVEY NOW:  SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS SUCCESSFULLY CLOSED. We look...
What really happens when I get a #Flu vaccine?

What really happens when I get a #Flu vaccine?

Abstract Seasonal flu is a serious, highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. In the United States, approximately five to 20 percent of...
Sudden Science

Introducing Sudden Science

For Immediate Release: For more information, please contact Michael Diamond, Co-founder of The Infection Prevention Strategy at [email protected]  or visit us at www.InfectionControl.tips (IC.tips) and www.Infectiontips.org Introducing: Sudden Science ‘Validate your...
Planning is Critical to Managing Legionella and Other Waterborne Pathogen Risks in the Pandemic

Planning is Critical to Managing Legionella and Other Waterborne Pathogen Risks in the Pandemic

Special Session of Legionella Conference Brings an Opportunity for Public Health and Industry Leaders to Work Together to Develop Emergency Plans and Water Safety...
The language of Zika virus testing

The Language of Zika Virus Testing

Abstract: When a new virus emerges or an old one re-emerges, one of the earliest conversations is about whether there exist good tests to detect...
The Post-Antibiotic Era

The Post-Antibiotic Era

In April 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report detailing the serious threat of antibiotic resistance. The ‘post-antibiotic’ era is fast approaching...
Brazil

Zika Response Must Include Public Health Initiatives

Abstract: Zika virus fever is spreading in Latin America and has put the local and national health authorities, as well as the general population, on high...
Enhanced Disinfection Systems

Considerations When Choosing An Enhanced Disinfection System

Abstract This article examines Ultraviolet light and Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor disinfection technologies. Main Article The hard surface environment has been linked to transmission of pathogens to patients.  The risk of...
Non-Antibiotic Disinfection in the Poultry Industry: A Case for Super Oxidized Water

Non-Antibiotic Disinfection in the Poultry Industry: A Case for Super Oxidized Water

Abstract: There is a need for the elimination of antibiotic growth promoters in the poultry industry due to the rapid development of antibiotic drug resistance...
Syndromic Surveillance

Syndromic Surveillance for Healthcare-Associated Infections

Abstract This paper argues that there is a poor fit between the use of precise methods of case definition and case ascertainment for reporting infection...