We Want You!

We Want You! (Seeking Volunteers)

Looking for Volunteers We are currently looking for volunteers for the following positions: Editors (levels 1 & 2): Responsibilities include proofreading and copy editing.   As we grow,...
Walking in the Woods – Lyme Disease

Walking in the Woods – Lyme Disease

I remember enjoying my walks in the woods in Manitoba, Canada, and never being too concerned about anything, maybe a turned-over tree, wet spots,...
Infection Prevention In Challenging Environments

Infection Prevention In Challenging Environments

Abstract: In non-hospital settings, health care professionals face the challenge of a constantly evolving environment.  The specialists at Médecins Sans Frontières /Doctors Without Borders are deployed...

Clean Water, Air, Hands and Surface Lower HAIs

Abstract: Effective infection control programs must deal with all environmental sources and modes of transmission that lead to the negative effects of microbes on materials....
Introduction to UV Surface Disinfection

Introduction to UV Surface Disinfection

Abstract: Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) are a major cause of preventable death throughout the world.  It is believed the physical environment may play a more...
Lassa Fever Cell

Lassa Fever Outbreak hits Nigeria

Abstract: Since November 2015, at least 10 states in Nigeria have been affected by an outbreak of Lassa fever, an acute viral disease that causes...
Hand Hygiene: Unexpected Challenges and Cutting-Edge Solutions

Hand Hygiene: Unexpected Challenges and Cutting-Edge Solutions

Abstract Hand washing has taken on renewed importance during the COVID-19 health crisis. Employees in the food service and health care fields have been shown...
Zika Response Disadvantaged Before The Outbreak Began

Zika Response Disadvantaged Before Outbreak Began: A Perspective

Abstract: Zika virus is the latest emergent virus to cause significant morbidity and mortality, despite being identified over half a century prior. Characterization of lesser-known...
TIPS Sudden Science Grant

Osler Sinai Receives TIPS Sudden Science Grant

At the beginning of 2018, Infectioncontrol.tips, in conjunction with The Infection Prevention Strategy and NSF International Applied Research Center (NSF ARC) announced a $35,000...
Top Innovations of the Year: 2017

Call for Applicants: Top Innovations of the Year 2017

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 and www.Infectiontips.org InfectionControl.tips: Top Innovations of the Year 2017 ‘Join. Contribute....