February 2017 Issue of Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter Published

The February 2017 issue of the ICCS Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter has published.

The issue identifies some of the most pertinent infection prevention and control news from January. Highlights of this issue include surgical attire infection prevention challenges, growing concerns with antibiotic resistance, infection risks in dental settings, risks presented by hospital floors and tools to improve safety culture.

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Phenelle Segal Discusses Nasal Decolonization with Outpatient Surgery Magazine

ICCS President Phenelle Segal, RN, CIC, recently discussed nasal decolonization with Outpatient Surgery Magazine.

The article, titled "The Nose Knows: Stop Staph Where It Lurks," appears in a special edition of the magazine published in January 2017.

In the piece, Ms. Segal provides insight on a number of issues related to nasal decolonization and efforts to combat surgical site infections (SSIs).

To access the column, found on p. 34 of the issue, click here.

Outpatient Surgery Magazine is a national monthly magazine for physicians, nurses and administrators involved in outpatient surgery. The publication reaches individuals involved in the operation of freestanding ambulatory surgery centers, hospital outpatient surgery departments and office-based surgery suites.

January 2017 Issue of Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter Published

The January 2017 issue of the ICCS Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter has published.

The issue identifies some of the most pertinent infection prevention and control news from December 2016. Highlights of this issue include an FDA ban, more money towards Zika, new SSI guidelines, outbreak resources and an Ebola vaccine.

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Infection Prevention & Control News Year in Review (2016)

ICCS has published a special edition of the ICCS Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter.

It looks back on 2016, identifying some of the significant healthcare infection prevention and control developments and announcements. Issues garnering significant attention included infections associated with endoscope reprocessing, Zika, surgical attire, powdered surgeon gloves and technology challenges.

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December 2016 Issue of Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter Published

The December 2016 issue of the ICCS Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter has published.

The issue identifies some of the most pertinent infection prevention and control news from November. Highlights of this issue include antimicrobial stewardship in the spotlight, new recommendations from WHO, Burkholderia cepacia outbreak, poor handwashing compliance in child care facilities, and new studies concerning MRSA and Zika.

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