Newsletters

We issue monthly newsletters to keep hospital infection control professionals, nurses, and physicians up-to-date about technical, timely, and important news regarding infection control topics.

Previous DICON Newsletters are listed below as examples of this valuable resource

Date Title
December 2013 The role of topical antibiotics (antibiotic irrigants, antibiotic powders, and antibiotic containing collagen sponges) in surgical site infection prevention
January 2014 Universal Glove and Gown in the ICU-This policy BUGGs providers, but does it benefit patients?
February 2014 The Epidemiology of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae
March 2014 Influenza Vaccination for Healthcare Workers: A Matter of Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
April 2014 2014 CDC/NHSN Surveillance Definition Changes for Monitoring Healthcare-Associated Infections
May 2014 Candiduria-Caution over Compulsion
June 2014 SHEA/IDSA Surgical Site Infection Prevention Practice Recommendation Update 2014
July 2014 Ambulatory Surgery and Surgical Site Infection
August 2014 Let's simplify and improve cleaning: use microfiber cloths for all routine cleaning in healthcare facilities
September 2014 Ebola: Separating Fact from Fiction
October 2014 Single-versus multiple-dose antimicrobial surgical prophylaxis
November 2014 Executive Order for Combatting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and the Role of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs