According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every 20 hospitalized patients will contract a healthcare-associated infection. The spread of these infections, however, can be ...

Infection prevention and control (IPC) is one of the largest enterprise risks healthcare facilities face, affecting patient harm, workforce safety, accreditation, reputation and financial performance.

Infection control continues to top the list of survey deficiencies for long-term care facilities with overall safety environment running a close second. Newly released data pinpoints areas where most ...

The Infection Control and Prevention micro-credential covers the essential principles of infection prevention and control and their application in long-term care settings. Students earn a digital ...

There is a direct correlation between how well an infection prevention program is staffed and a facility’s rate of infection. Your reaction might be “duh,” but the scientific proof was elusive — until ...

The CDC has issued updated 2026 infection prevention guidance, emphasizing a universal baseline of core practices for all healthcare environments, stronger surveillance systems, and targeted measures ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The updated guidance highlights best practices for infection prevention and control staffing and preparedness in ...

A major lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic is understanding the basics of infection prevention measures before it is a matter of life or death. With increasing development worldwide and interactions ...

A study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases Journal has identified that the vast majority of neonatal (newborn infant ...

Infectious Disease is the study of human and animal diseases caused by microorganisms. Students studying infectious disease at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health take courses in areas ...