Blog

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.

Rethinking the language of AMR: why our metaphors matter more than ever

13/05/2026

Rethinking how we talk about antimicrobial resistance, this blog explores how common metaphors such as "war", "apocalypse", and “silent threat” can mislead, and offers more effective ways to communicate AMR that support understanding, stewardship, and behaviour change.

Hantavirus: a primer

07/05/2026

A practical primer on hantavirus for healthcare professionals, covering transmission, incubation, case fatality rates, and IPC implications, with insights from recent outbreaks and NEJM evidence.

Tension between IPC risk and sustainability gain: looking for the win‑wins

06/05/2026

Exploring the tension between infection prevention and sustainability—and where real win‑wins exist, from PPE optimisation to antimicrobial stewardship.

Sink splash zone 2.0

05/05/2026

New evidence shows hospital sink splash zones can disperse Gram‑negative bacteria and carbapenem resistance, highlighting hidden water risks for IPC.

Rethinking single use: why safe reuse matters more than ever

30/04/2026

Why safe reuse in healthcare matters now: evidence shows reuse can deliver infection safety, lower carbon and more resilient supply chains.