TIPS JournalInfectionControl.tips · ISSN 2369-7342
Global science and perspectives on infection prevention - for practitioners, researchers and the public.
Practitioners, researchers and innovators share their experience and views. Perspectives are edited but not peer-reviewed.
Patients are especially prone to infections of the bloodstream when they are receiving medicines and nutrients through central and peripheral lines. At the Infection Prevention and Control Conference (Knowlex), held in London on February…
Despite being preventable in most cases, surgical site infections still occur following 5% of all surgeries in Europe and North America. At the Infection Prevention and Control Conference (Knowlex) held in London on February…
There are few infections that can result in death or lifelong impairment in mere hours. Sepsis is caused by an inflammatory response by the body to combat infections in the blood. This inflammatory response…
Fungal diagnostics is an often overlooked field that has indirectly resulted in an increase in the number of antifungal-resistant pathogens. Fungal infections, such as candidosis and aspergillosis are the predominant types of fungal infections,…
In this article, an introductory overview of managing the Infection risks during a disaster or mass casualty event is presented. Reaching an understanding of the key terms and definitions and then expanding on the…
Sepsis has become the number one cause of hospital deaths in USA with 258,000 fatalities annually at a cost of over US$ 20 billion annually. 1 In the USA the most prevalent cause of…
Updated February 29, 2016 Abstract: Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or pressure sores, are a patient safety issue dating back at least to the 19th century and the time of the nursing/public health pioneer…
As the public becomes more aware of the possibility of becoming infected with drug resistant pathogens from inadequately reprocessed endoscopes when they undergo endoscopic procedures, our duties increase as professionals because we are dedicated…
This paper argues that there is a poor fit between the use of precise methods of case definition and case ascertainment for reporting infection rates, and the measurement uncertainty inherent in hospital infection surveillance. …
Achieving staff engagement with mandatory training topics is a challenge for many organisations. Too often, staff will attend events for the ‘tick in the box’, without learning anything new, or feeling motivated to do…
Preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is not as simple as implementing a hand hygiene program, investing in an ultraviolet disinfection robot or switching to a disinfectant with a better kill claim. The key to significantly…
Effective infection control programs must deal with all environmental sources and modes of transmission that lead to the negative effects of microbes on materials. These may include product odors, deterioration, staining, bio-slimes, human impacts…
Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) are a major cause of preventable death throughout the world. It is believed the physical environment may play a more significant role in disease transmission than previously thought. New materials…
Diabetic foot infections are common and preventable occurrences that raise the risk of amputation. Regular foot screenings by a primary care physician are a first line of defense against such infections and can be…
Hospital acquired infections (HAI’s) are a major threat to patient safety and there is substantial evidence that good hand hygiene reduces the transmission of these diseases. However, most hand hygiene initiatives have focused on…
Hospitals are a hotspot for acquiring dangerous and life-threatening infections, which are transferred patient to patient when sufficient prevention measures are not in place. Cleaning hospital surfaces is abstract without a verifiable and quantifiable…
In any human relationship, tough love helps to prevent and control dysfunction. In our co-existence with microbes, we need to use a similar strategy to keep people safe from infection. But microbial tough love…
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