The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a free training resource on best infection control practices for physicians, other clinicians, patient advocates and medical students.

The CDC and Joint Commission have reinforced baseline infection prevention measures for all healthcare settings in 2026, emphasizing universal core practices, stronger surveillance, and preparedness ...

Universal prevention baseline: CDC’s 2026 recommendations set consistent infection prevention measures for all healthcare settings, supported by training, auditing, and leadership engagement. Expanded ...

Nearly 1 in 4 for-profit nursing homes may not be complying with federal requirements regarding the designation and training of an infection preventionist to oversee infection control practices at ...

Carol Blanar, RN, CNOR, executive director of the Indiana Federation of Ambulatory Surgical Centers, shares six ways Indiana ASCs can strengthen their infection control programs right now. 1. Appoint ...