Tori Whitacre Martonicz, MA

United States

Tori Whitacre Martonicz, MA, is the lead editor of Infection Control Today. She has been a writer and editor for over 30 years and has an MA and BA in English Composition/Literature from the University of Akron in Akron, OH. She lives in Ohio with her husband, Eric; son, Drake; 2 tiny dogs, Selena Brigid Sophia and Doctor Danger Dog; and a big black cat, Freya. She loves reading, writing, gardening, and spending time with her loved ones.

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Articles

Lead Apron Safety Requires Collaboration Across Infection Prevention, OR, and Radiology Teams

August 07, 2026

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Reusable lead aprons and thyroid collars are used daily throughout hospitals, but often fall outside standardized cleaning protocols. Infection prevention and perioperative experts discuss contamination risks, ATP testing, operational barriers, and the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to strengthen environmental hygiene and reduce the risk of HAIs.

How Claryx Uses Genomics to Help Infection Prevention Teams Find Outbreaks Faster

August 06, 2026

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Claryx has emerged from stealth with funding and a genomic surveillance platform designed to help hospitals identify hidden transmission chains, trace infection sources, and intervene before outbreaks grow.

Could Outsourcing Lead Garment Management Improve Infection Prevention?

August 05, 2026

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Can We Prepare for the Next Pandemic Without Studying Dangerous Pathogens? Experts Question New Gain-of-Function Policy

August 04, 2026

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Federal officials say new gain-of-function restrictions will improve biosecurity, but infectious disease experts warn limiting carefully regulated research could weaken preparedness for future outbreaks and emerging public health threats.

Cyclospora First Deaths: Expert Explains Why Cases Are So Difficult to Trace and What Infection Preventionists Should Know

August 03, 2026

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Following the first reported deaths linked to the Cyclospora outbreak, epidemiologist Tyler Smith, PhD, explains why investigations are so challenging and how infection preventionists can strengthen surveillance and prevention.

How Infection Preventionists Can Build the Case for Cleaner Lead Aprons Using ATP Data and Patient Safety

August 03, 2026

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Experts say ATP testing, quality improvement projects, and personal patient stories can help infection preventionists secure leadership support for standardized lead apron cleaning and stronger environmental hygiene practices.