This week is International Infection Prevention Week through October 19th to the 25th. It’s not just a hospital thing. Infection prevention shapes schools, workplaces & daily routines too. See where else➡️ hubs.li/Q04BrKWk0 #InfectionPrevention #IIPW2026

Only two weeks left to nominate someone for ICT’s 2026 Educator of the Year or Rising Educator Award! Make sure to fill out the whole form, not just a name. 🏆 Nominate them here: hubs.li/Q04BpwdP0 #InfectionControlToday #InfectionPrevention

Hand hygiene isn't about room entry and exit, it's about the sequence of care. Global Handwashing Day is October 15. 🔗See how the WHO 5 Moments apply: http://www.infectioncontroltoday/view/who-5-moments-hand-hygiene-how-apply-them-ambulatory-outpatient-care #HandHygiene

What can undermine disinfection? Doe Kley discusses dilution failures, unclear cleaning responsibilities, and the role of environmental hygiene in addressing antimicrobial resistance. Read the interview: hubs.li/Q04B9PNz0 #InfectionPrevention #EnvironmentalServices #AHE

Behind every infection preventionist is someone who helped get them there. ICT's 2026 Educator of the Year and Rising Educator Award close Oct. 31. Fill out the whole form, not just a name. 🏆 Nominate them: hubs.li/Q04z9n560 #InfectionControlToday #InfectionPrevention

Nominations for ICT's 2026 Educator of the Year and Rising Educator Award are still open, but only for one more month. Nominate them, and make sure to fill out the whole form! 🔗 Nominate them now: hubs.li/Q04yDHXZ0 #InfectionControlToday #InfectionPrevention

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. hubs.li/Q04yC6yf0

From a fast-moving Ebola outbreak to new data on tick-borne coinfections and the hidden causes of SPD burnout, this week's ICT coverage offers plenty for health care teams to catch up on. Get the full weekly roundup at hubs.li/Q04ynw9q0. hubs.li/Q04ynw9p0

There's a moment when infection prevention finally clicks, and someone usually made that happen. Nominations are open for ICT's 2026 Educator of the Year and Rising Educator Award. 🔗 Nominate them now: hubs.li/Q04xZqlL0 #InfectionControlToday #InfectionPrevention

Drug-resistant T indotineae has now been identified in 29 countries. Its resistance to first-line terbinafine, resemblance to other dermatophytes, and expanding global transmission create challenges for diagnosis, treatment, and antifungal stewardship. hubs.li/Q04xKBBp0

EVS professionals are already doing infection prevention work. National EVS Week is a reminder that they deserve a permanent seat at the table, not just an annual thank you. 🔗 Get the full breakdown: hubs.li/Q04xFck40 #InfectionControlToday #EVSWeek

Recognition matters in infection prevention. Nominate the educator or mentor raising the bar in your network for ICT's 2026 Educator of the Year and Rising Educator Award. 🏆 Submit your nomination: hubs.li/Q04xn2Lt0 #InfectionControlToday #InfectionPrevention

“Rigor does not require ambiguity. Access does not require lowering standards.” CBIC and APIC want to protect IPU-eligible education from commercial influence. But questions remain. What IPs still need to know. hubs.li/Q04xfmr_0

Recognition matters in infection prevention. Nominate the educator or mentor raising the bar in your network for ICT's 2026 Educator of the Year and Rising Educator Award. 🔗 Submit your nomination: hubs.li/Q04wZSdW0 #InfectionControlToday #InfectionPrevention

Nominations are open for ICT's 2026 Educator of the Year and Rising Educator Award, recognizing the mentors and educators shaping infection prevention. 🎓Nominate your mentor through Oct. 31: hubs.li/Q04wgQYF0 #InfectionControlToday #InfectionPrevention

Same IP. Same credentials. Same expertise. Different employer. Should their education suddenly stop counting? Contagious Conversations tackles the growing debate over IPUs, industry partners, commercial bias, and who gets to define credible IPC education. hubs.li/Q04v47210

Cyclospora cases are rising across the US. Learn what infection preventionists and patients need to know about diagnosis, surveillance, foodborne transmission, and the current multistate outbreak. #Cyclospora #InfectionPrevention #FoodSafety hubs.li/Q04pjBC90

Why do outbreaks involving Cyclospora, Ebola, Legionnaires' disease, contaminated medical devices, and recalled consumer products matter to infection preventionists? hubs.li/Q04p3q4R0 #cyclospora #ebola #legionnaires #contaminated #recalled

A new lawsuit alleges a contaminated Olympus duodenoscope transmitted VRE during an ERCP, resulting in sepsis and death. The case renews discussion about endoscope reprocessing, biofilm, device inspection, and infection prevention. hubs.li/Q04nMP9z0

This commentary explores why infection preventionists should pay close attention, not because Ebola is coming here, but because the challenges are universal. hubs.li/Q04nMgYx0 #ebola #DRC #Congo #infectionpreventioncontrol