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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.

Assessing the stability and sporicidal efficacy of oxidizing disinfectants

23/06/2026

Assessing the stability and sporicidal efficacy of oxidising disinfectants in healthcare, with new evidence on chlorine and peracetic acid performance under realistic conditions.

Norovirus in the Bathroom: What This Study Means for Infection Prevention and Control

10/06/2026

Evidence shows norovirus persists on surfaces and spreads during flushing. This blog explores the IPC implications and challenges current toilet cleaning practice.

Are we concentrating enough on chlorine concentration?

09/06/2026

Ensuring correct disinfectant chemical concentration is critical for effective cleaning - new audit data shows frequent under-dosing and risks to patient safety.

Big Data and AI – the future of IPC

04/06/2026

Big data and AI are beginning to reshape IPC, offering new ways to turn complex healthcare data into actionable insights. From enhanced surveillance and predictive analytics to antimicrobial stewardship and staff training, these technologies have the potential to move IPC from reactive to proactive practice. However, global evidence highlights a gap between awareness and implementation, with barriers including workforce capacity, training, and system integration. As adoption grows, ensuring safe, equitable, and practical implementation will be key to realising the full benefits for patient care.

Getting the fundamentals right

20/05/2026

This blog explores how consistent delivery of fundamental nursing care - hydration, mobilisation, oral care and more - can reduce non–device-associated infections and improve patient safety.

Are we talking the same language? We need to watch our language when communicating AMR (and everything else for that matter)

19/05/2026

How we talk about antimicrobial resistance shapes understanding and behaviour. Rethinking AMR language can bridge the gap between awareness and meaningful action.