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Infection prevention = behaviour change

09/11/2026

Explore why behaviour change is central to infection prevention and how the COM-B model can support effective, sustainable improvements in IPC practice.

My top 5 papers in priority pathogens and AI from the past year

20/10/2026

Jon Otter shares his top five IPC papers of the year, exploring AI, surgical site infection surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, air disinfection, and emerging priority pathogens.

Top 10 IPC papers of the past year: priority pathogens and AI

15/10/2026

From genomics to water safety and biofilms, explore five key studies highlighting emerging challenges and innovations in infection prevention.

The top 5 trends in surgical site infection prevention: looking towards 2036 

12/10/2026

What will surgical site infection prevention look like in 2036? Explore five key trends shaping the future, from AI and precision care to patient engagement

Surface disinfection: state of the art

05/10/2026

Explore the latest evidence on surface cleaning and disinfection, including environmental transmission, shared equipment, sinks, disinfectants, and reducing healthcare-associated infections.

Hypochlorous acid: the future of hand hygiene?

16/09/2026

Could hypochlorous acid transform hand hygiene? Exploring new evidence from a UKHSA review and NHS evaluation of HOCl as an alternative to alcohol handrub.

Hospital sinks and drains: what can be done to reduce transmission risk?

03/09/2026

Hospital sinks and drains are increasingly recognised as reservoirs for healthcare-associated pathogens. This blog explores the evidence behind transmission risks and reviews the interventions being used to reduce contamination and improve patient safety.

AI in infection prevention: change is coming

30/07/2026

Explore how AI is beginning to transform infection prevention, from surveillance and outbreak detection to implementation challenges and real-world impact

Managing a C. auris outbreak? Take a long, hard look at your shared medical equipment

21/07/2026

New UK research highlights key risk factors for Candidozyma auris acquisition and the potential role of shared medical equipment in outbreak transmission.

Normothermia: a solved problem that isn't quite solved

13/07/2026

Despite effective warming technologies, perioperative hypothermia remains common. Explore why implementation, pre-warming, and care pathways matter.

CPE: our biggest threat

02/07/2026

Why is CPE considered one of the greatest antimicrobial resistance threats? Explore the risks, costs, global spread, and how infection prevention can help stop it.

Blood culture contamination and a potential role for blood culture diversion devices – reflections from HISCON 2026

24/06/2026

Blood culture contamination remains a costly and under-recognised challenge. This blog explores its impact, the evidence for blood culture diversion devices, and the barriers to implementation highlighted at HISCON 2026.