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BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY, SCIENTIFIC R & D, MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE
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Highlights from ICPIC 2025: A Global Perspective on Infection Prevention and Control
By Kelly M. Pyrek
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Study Reminds Us of the Need for Collaboration Between Nurses and Physicians
By Kelly M. Pyrek
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Speaking the C-Suite Language: How Infection Preventionists Can Secure Resources and Drive Strategic Impact
By Deborah Ellis, PhD, FACHE
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Tuberculosis: Principles of Laboratory Detection for Healthcare Professionals
By Priya Dhagat, MS, MLS( ASCP) CM, CIC
infection prevention
Compliance Isn’ t a Checklist: Building Infection Control Habits That Actually Stick
By Joi A. McMillon, BSN, MBA HA, CRRN, WCC, CJCP, HACP- CMS, CIC, AL-CIP
sterile processing
Interdepartmental Surveys Aid SPD-OR Improvements
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By Tony Thurmond, CRCT, CHL, CIS, FHSPA hand hygiene
Hand Hygiene Compliance in Healthcare: A Comparison of International and U. S. Models
By Robert P. Lee
patient safety & quality
The Effects of Cell Phone Use on Professionalism and Quality of Care
By Kristina Pirollo-Ketchum, BA, AA, CHL, CRCST
environmental hygiene
Environmental Services Leadership: Cultivating a Legacy Beyond Cleanliness
By Michael Parker, CMIP, TCSCT, TCHEST, TCNACC
healthcare textiles & laundry
A Hospital Tour That Changed Everything By Gregory Gicewicz
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