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Global science and perspectives on infection prevention – for practitioners, researchers and the public.
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There has long been a need for a solution that continuously reduces the number of bacteria living on surfaces in between cleanings. While many solutions have been proposed, most fall short of delivering on…
The November 3, 2020 election in the United States will be historic in that it will be conducted during a pandemic. Although mail-in ballots will be an option for many eligible voters, thousands of…
Cite as: Morales K, Puri K, Knighton S, Greene C, et al. (2020) Position on Healthcare Client Hand Hygiene. InfectionControl.tips. 7: 1-24 Abstract Recent public health concerns call for innovative strategies to better…
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 to wash hands inconsistently and ineffectively, despite emphasis on heightened…
Cite as: Frenkel A, Gross D, Levi S. (2020) Artificial intelligence: A solution to the need for outpatient antimicrobial stewardship. InfectionControl.tips. 6:1-9. Abstract Background: With the rise in antimicrobial resistance, there is an ever…
Cite as: Xiaobao et al (2020) Sequential UV-C and Thermal Decontamination for Reuse of N95 Face Masks during the COVID19 Pandemic. InfectionControl.tips. 5:1-9 Abstract The COVID-19 global pandemic has led to widespread shortages of…
While the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 may not have come to a surprise to many of us, the current reality of day-to-day life during the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly touched all of us. In this…
The following document represents some of the Questions and Answers from the TIPS Master Class Webinar held on April 1, 2020. You can watch the full presentation here: N95 RESPIRATOR USE, DISINFECTION AND RE-USE:…
LIVE DOCUMENT: Last updated April 2, 2020 3:53 PM EDT We will update this document as new information becomes available Introduction Disinfection and re-use of N95 full facepiece respirators is of critical interest during…
In this communication from Richard Page, he shares his firsthand experience being in Qingdao during the outbreak of COVID-19. Using years of training and experience, Richard provides his own personal action plan on how…
20-Seconds Did you know that experts advise that you should wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds? That might seem like a short amount of time, but it's probably…
Background Coronaviruses often cause self-limiting respiratory infections similar to the ‘common cold’. However, infections by certain types of such viruses can lead to potentially fatal pneumonia. In less than the past two decades, three…
Medical laboratory and public health professionals play an integral role in the healthcare system by not only providing diagnostic services that directly impact therapeutic management of patients, but also by offering their expertise in…
Coronaviruses (CoV) are significant pathogens of humans and animals. Though they were first identified as the cause of respiratory infections in humans in 1965, the advent of a new CoV in the etiology of…
THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER UPDATED Evolving Document - Last Updated: October 30, 2020 - With the current outbreak, it is important to discern what are the real facts, and what is sensationalized by…
Abstract Photodisinfection therapy (PDT) is a treatment modality that involves the administration of a light-sensitive compound, known as a photosensitizer (PS), followed by light irradiation at a specific wavelength that excites or “activates”…
Public Health Thank You Day is November 25, 2019. #PHTYD10 is a time to recognize public health professionals who work tirelessly every day to protect the health of all people and all communities. Public…
While mycobacteria are well-known causes of tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy, many other species, variously called ‘nontuberculous mycobacteria’, ‘atypical mycobacteria’ and ‘mycobacteria other than tuberculosis’, are emerging pathogens of global significance. In contrast to the…
This opportunity is closedApplications for this trial are no longer being accepted. Thank you to every facility that applied, and to Proximity Systems for co-sponsoring this TIPS Sudden Science initiative. The details below are…
Later this month, as world leaders assemble at the 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, the US HHS Secretary, Alex Azar, will host experts from the Centers for Disease Control and…
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