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ICT Weekly Rounds: Genomic Surveillance Wins, Reprocessing Drift, and a Century-Old Measles Warning
October 02, 2026
This week's coverage in Infection Control Today centered on a common thread: the systems, partnerships, and data that let infection prevention teams catch problems before patients are harmed.
UPMC’s Genomic Surveillance Award Opens the Door to Funding Conversations
October 01, 2026
UPMC’s genomic surveillance initiative earned national recognition for patient safety. Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC, AL-CIP, explains how the award could help infection preventionists secure leadership support and sustainable funding for earlier outbreak detection.
The Clean Bite: Making Dental Infection Control Part of Every Day
September 30, 2026
Knowing the protocol is only the beginning. In The Clean Bite, Sherrie Busby explores how explaining the why, addressing staff concerns, and creating clear procedures can help dental teams make infection control part of everyday practice.
How Purposeful Infection Prevention Rounding Supports Patient Safety and EVS Collaboration
September 30, 2026
What might infection prevention rounds miss when visible conditions dominate the conversation? Tommy Davis, PhD, CMIP, a member of ICT's executive advisory board, makes the case for structured observations of clinical workflows, shared accountability, and greater attention to environmental services staff’s insights.
Proposed AHRQ Cut Raises Questions About Infection Prevention Research and Support
September 29, 2026
A proposed $27.7 million reduction in AHRQ funding raises questions about support for infection prevention research and implementation. Here is what the September 25 announcement identifies, as well as what remains unknown about specific IPC programs.
More Time for Prevention: What Small-Hospital IPs Reported After Electronic Surveillance
September 29, 2026
Two posters presented by Karen Jones, MPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC, at the APIC Annual Conference and Exposition examine surveillance responsibilities and staffing in small hospitals, as well as IPs’ reported experiences after implementing electronic surveillance. Findings highlight opportunities for more investigation, rounding, and communication.
When Reprocessing Processes Drift: Why IPC and Sterile Processing Must Act Together
September 29, 2026
A followed procedure can still leave patients at risk if it no longer matches validated requirements. Annetta L. McKnight, MHA, BSN, CRCST, CER, examines how infection prevention and sterile processing can identify process drift, assess disruptions, and strengthen shared oversight of medical device reprocessing.
Making Handwashing Memorable: What Cartoon Faucets Can Teach Children
September 28, 2026
Artist and designer Matthew Caliman shares how personal loss inspired the Cleanup Crew, a handwashing education project using cartoon faucets, songs, and games to help families revisit an essential health message.
Measles Took 5 Children in 8 Days. A Century Later, Their Story Still Matters
September 28, 2026
In 1926, Karen Jones’s grandmother lost 5 children to measles in 8 days. A century later, Jones connects that devastating family history to vaccination, outbreak preparedness, and the role of infection preventionists in building trust.
ICT Weekly Rounds for September 25, 2026: Ebola, Lyme testing, Sterile Processing Burnout, and More
September 25, 2026
What Were the Biggest Infection Prevention Stories This Week? Ebola's Outpaced Response, Lyme Coinfection Data, and Sterile Processing Burnout Explained, and more