contents healthcarehygienemagazine vol . 6 no . 10 october 2024
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN INFECTION PREVENTION / EPIDEMIOLOGY , SCIENTIFIC R & D , MANUFACTURING AND REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE cover story
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Consulting the Crystal Ball : Experts Describe IP & C Challenges and Opportunities by 2030
By Kelly M . Pyrek
feature
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APIC Establishes Research Priorities to Advance Infection Prevention Field columns
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10 from the editor
Researchers Issue a Blueprint for Change in Acuteand Critical-Care Nursing
By Kelly M . Pyrek
under the microscope
Oropouche Virus Activity
By Rodney E . Rohde , PhD , MS , SM ( ASCP ) CM , SVCM , MBCM , FACSc
infection prevention
Going with the Flow : AAMI ST108:2023 and What to Know
By Hillary Hei , MPH , CIC , LSSGB , FAPIC on the cover
Turn to page 12 to discover the issues that global IP & C experts believe will be key for the profession leading up to 2030 .
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One Patient ’ s Challenging Journey Through the Healthcare System
By Robert Lee
sterile processing
Clean the Chamber Drain Strainer to Aid Autoclave Performance
By David Taylor III , MSN , RN , CNOR
patient safety & quality
Patient Safety in Healthcare is Thwarted by Numerous Challenges
By Kristina Pirollo-Ketchum , BA , AA , CHL , CRCST
long-term care infection prevention
As We Head into Fall , Make Proactive Prevention a Priority at Your Facility
By Buffy Lloyd-Krejci , DrPH , MS , CIC , LTC-CIP
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U . S . Hospitals Make Impressive Strides in Hand Hygiene Practices
By Leah Binder
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