On March 1, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an update regarding isolation during respiratory viral illnesses for community settings. This guidance is not ...

She also highlights the need for proper training and adherence to U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and manufacturer directions. The conversation emphasizes the role of an infection ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will soon reveal whether three veterans contracted hepatitis due to infection control lapses at the Dayton (Ohio) VA Medical Center’s dental clinic, ...

Dental practices are navigating evolving infection control standards, balancing patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. From choosing the right EPA-registered disinfectants ...

Earlier this month, the CDC's Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) voted unanimously to approve its draft infection control guidelines and send it to the CDC for review.

Last June, an obscure federal advisory committee—the Healthcare Infection Control Advisory Committee to the Centers for Disease Control—first shocked many in the public health community by suggesting ...