contents healthcarehygienemagazine vol. 7 no. 5 / 6 may-june 2025
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY, SCIENTIFIC R & D, MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE cover story
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Compliance Conundrums: Finding Better Solutions to Persistent IP & C Challenges
By Kelly M. Pyrek
feature
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Strengthening IP & C Programs by Moving from‘ Active’ to‘ Effective’ and Improving Resourcing
By Kelly M. Pyrek
on the cover
Experts share their perspectives on the challenge of achieving compliance among healthcare personnel. See page 10. columns
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Biding Our Time During a Difficult Season in IP & C and Public Health
By Kelly M. Pyrek
under the microscope
Lemons or Lyme? Stay Aware of this Summer-time Spirochete
By Priya Dhagat, MS, MLS( ASCP) CM, CIC
infection prevention
The Mycelium Network and Infection Prevention: What Can We Learn?
By Linda Goss, DNP, BS, APRN-BC, CIC, COHN-S, FAPIC
patient safety & quality
Healthcare Professionals and Substance Abuse: The Implications for Patient Safety
By Kristina Pirollo-Ketchum, BA, AA, CHL, CRCST
hand hygiene
What You Should Know Before Hospital Admission By Robert P. Lee
sterile processing
IPs Who Visit SPDs Regularly Can Improve Quality and Safety
By Julie E. Williamson
healthcare textiles & laundry
Offshoring and the Fragile State of U. S. Healthcare Laundry: A Wake-Up Call
By Gregory Gicewicz
environmental hygiene
The Power of Employee Connection: Building a Thriving Workplace
By Michael Parker, CMIP, T-CHEST, T-CNACC, T-CSCT
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