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Experts Advise Handwashing, Other Precautions to Stop Spread During RSV, Flu and COVID ‘Tripledemic’

Nov 28
3 min

Experts Advise Handwashing, Other Precautions to Stop Spread During RSV, Flu and COVID ‘Tripledemic’

An unprecedented “tripledemic” of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu and COVID is pushing pediatric bed occupancy to the limit in many

What Challenges Lie Ahead for Infection Preventionists? Experts Provide Their Views

Vitalacy Team

Nov 3
3 min

What Challenges Lie Ahead for Infection Preventionists? Experts Provide Their Views

With the nation’s hospitals bracing for a combination of COVID and flu cases during 2022 and 2023, the road ahead doesn’t look easier.

Does Poor Hand Hygiene Compliance Contribute to Health Disparities Among Hospitalized Patients?

Vitalacy Team

Oct 11
5 min

Does Poor Hand Hygiene Compliance Contribute to Health Disparities Among Hospitalized Patients?

Once patients are hospitalized due to these racial inequalities, does poor hand hygiene contribute to further health disparities?

‘We cannot simply vaccinate our way back to normal’

Haley Dukelow

Aug 25
3 min

‘We cannot simply vaccinate our way back to normal’

Health care workers have paid a heavy price for their dedication during the pandemic, suffering death, illness, and psychological trauma.

How to Recruit, Train and Retain Infection Preventionists – Advice from the Frontlines

Janel Nour-Omid

Jul 12
5 min

How to Recruit, Train and Retain Infection Preventionists – Advice from the Frontlines

Many other infection preventionists remain committed to their careers, but they need help. The long hours and other stresses caused by...

WHO Report Reveals IPC Programs Emphasizing Hand Hygiene Can Reduce HAIs by 70%

Vitalacy Team

Jun 29
5 min

WHO Report Reveals IPC Programs Emphasizing Hand Hygiene Can Reduce HAIs by 70%

World Health Organization shows that good hand hygiene and other cost-effective infection prevention and control (IPC) practices can prevent

Healthcare-Acquired COVID Infections Signal A Need for IPC Culture in Hospitals

Janel Nour-Omid

Feb 1
6 min

Healthcare-Acquired COVID Infections Signal A Need for IPC Culture in Hospitals

Protecting patients and workers inside of a hospital from the spread of infectious pathogens requires testing, personal protective equipment

Two Reports Point Way to Post-COVID Safety

Haley Dukelow

Nov 10, 2021
3 min

Two Reports Point Way to Post-COVID Safety

By Haley Dukelow, VP Operations Two recent articles show the detrimental impact of COVID-19 on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)...

Global WHO Study Uncovers Mediocre IPC Performance in Higher-Income Countries

Haley Dukelow

Jun 14, 2021
3 min

Global WHO Study Uncovers Mediocre IPC Performance in Higher-Income Countries

According to the WHO, half of HAIs and 75% of deaths related to antimicrobial resistance could be avoided by implementing effective IPC.

Four COVID-19 Precautions Against Infections That Are Likely Here to Stay

Janel Nour-Omid

Feb 23, 2021
4 min

Four COVID-19 Precautions Against Infections That Are Likely Here to Stay

Hospitals and long-term care facilities now have precautions in place that can lead to lower morbidity and mortality from HAIs in the future

COVID-19 Raises Stakes for HAI Prevention, Hand Hygiene in Hospitals

Janel Nour-Omid

Feb 8, 2021
4 min

COVID-19 Raises Stakes for HAI Prevention, Hand Hygiene in Hospitals

By Janel Nour-Omid, CEO & Cofounder Recent data published by two respected scientific journals show a link between COVID-19 and higher rates

COVID-19 lives 4-5x longer on human skin than Influenza A

Janel Nour-Omid

Oct 20, 2020
2 min

COVID-19 lives 4-5x longer on human skin than Influenza A

By Janel Nour-Omid Nine hours. That is the newly published survival rate of SARS-CoV-2 on human skin. Nine hours for the virus to travel on

WEBINARS: Clear and Useful SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) Information for Health Care Professionals

Vitalacy Team

Aug 5, 2020
1 min

WEBINARS: Clear and Useful SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) Information for Health Care Professionals

The SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has created a challenge around providing clear and useful information for nurses and other health care pr

VIDEO: COVID-19 and Diagnostic Testing: Nurses on the Front Line

Haley Dukelow

Jul 22, 2020
1 min

VIDEO: COVID-19 and Diagnostic Testing: Nurses on the Front Line

Abbott Webinar One: Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 and Related Antibodies. With Ann Scott Blouin, RN, PhD, FACHE and Mary Rodgers, PhD,

Facing the Challenges of COVID-19 in the Post-Acute Care Setting: An Interview with Frank Romano

Haley Dukelow

Jun 2, 2020
7 min

Facing the Challenges of COVID-19 in the Post-Acute Care Setting: An Interview with Frank Romano

Vitalacy spoke to Frank Romano of Essex Group about the challenges facing post-acute care facilities in the wake of COVID-19.

Post-Acute Care After COVID-19: How to Achieve Better Infection Control

Vitalacy Team

May 26, 2020
5 min

Post-Acute Care After COVID-19: How to Achieve Better Infection Control

By Paul Gallese, PT, MBA As COVID-19 daily mortality figures peak and begin to decline in many parts of America, more attention is being tur

Herd Immunity: When Are We Getting There?

Vitalacy Team

May 10, 2020
6 min

Herd Immunity: When Are We Getting There?

By Bahram Nour-Omid An epidemic ends once the spread of the infection stops and most of the population has either developed immunity or has

Looking Ahead: How to Better Support Our Care Providers, Both During and After the COVID-19 Crisis

Vitalacy Team

Apr 28, 2020
3 min

Looking Ahead: How to Better Support Our Care Providers, Both During and After the COVID-19 Crisis

We must find new ways to protect healthcare workers and patients from contagions.

Understanding Key Parameters That Drive Decision Making for COVID-19

Vitalacy Team

Apr 20, 2020
10 min

Understanding Key Parameters That Drive Decision Making for COVID-19

Without answers to these questions, it is very likely our decision would be faulty and costly both in lives and dollars.

Vitalacy Team

Apr 7, 2020
3 min

Looking Ahead: How to Better Support Our Care Providers, Both During and After the COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly increased awareness of the importance of hand washing, both among health care workers and the public.

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