A Humanitarian Call to WHO to Provide Vaccines to HCWs Everywhere

A Humanitarian Call to WHO to Provide Vaccines to HCWs Everywhere

Join in Solidarity. Critical Call to Action: Healthcare workers (HCW) are part of the frontline in the struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. The ID-IRI...
Mental Health in a Pandemic

Mental Health in a Pandemic

Abstract Mental health is not simply the absence of a diagnosed mental disorder but is a measure of overall health that includes the ability to...
In Vitro Effect of Humidity on Influenza Is Not Universal

PART 2: Critical Appraisal: Humidity and Influenza

Editor Note: This article is a Critical Review to our Call for Critical Appraisals: Humidity and Influenza https://infectioncontrol.tips/2018/06/11/call-critical-appraisals-humidity-influenza/ Please send your commentaries to [email protected]. Commentaries should cite...
Norovirus – The Cruise Ship Revenge Bug?

Norovirus – The Cruise Ship Revenge Bug?

By now it has become clear that Norovirus is back and in full force on cruise ships. Based on the latest CDC data by...
Critical Aspects of Infection Control in the Public Setting

Critical Aspects of Infection Control in the Public Setting

Infection control refers to evidence-based measures and practices that are put in place to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within a community or...
InfectionControl.tips Board Members Lead Discussions in Environmental Infection Prevention as ISSA Returns in Person

InfectionControl.tips Board Members Lead Discussions in Environmental Infection Prevention as ISSA Returns in Person

The Covid-19 pandemic has forever changed the cleaning industry. For those committed to public health and excellence in the cleaning industry, the ISSA North...
Standardizing Infection Prevention Processes for Safety and Sustainability

Standardizing Infection Prevention Processes for Safety and Sustainability

Little has been written on the topic of standardization within the cleaning industry. Most facilities know to follow the standards and guidelines set by...
A Forced Air-Ozone Treatment for Decontaminating Re-usable Isolation Gowns

A Forced Air-Ozone Treatment for Decontaminating Re-usable Isolation Gowns Inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus and...

 Peer Reviewed  Click Here for Print Version Abstract Background: Isolation gowns are a potential route by which infectious agents can be disseminated between patients and thereby...
TIPS Sudden Science Initiative #1019816 – SARS-CoV-2 Surface Detection

TIPS Sudden Science Initiative #1019816 – SARS-CoV-2 Surface Detection

We are seeking up to ten (10) facilities within the USA and Canada to trial LuminUltra’s SARS-CoV-2 rapid surface test to proactively reveal the presence...
ISO and Infectious Diseases

ISO and Infectious Diseases: Watch out for ISO 45006 Guidelines

ISO and Infectious Diseases: Watch out for ISO 45006 Guidelines for Organizations on Preventing and Managing Infectious Diseases Usually when we hear about ISO, we...