Advanced Technology

June 24, 2026

Routine multidisciplinary rounding may be one of the most effective tools for preventing adherence drift in sterile processing. By engaging infection prevention, environmental services, facilities, safety, and SPD leadership, health care organizations can identify risks early, improve accountability, and strengthen patient safety. Read how a structured EOC rounding program can help keep departments survey-ready and adherent.

June 18, 2026

Researchers at Advocate Children's Hospital used genomic sequencing, active surveillance, and targeted infection prevention interventions to investigate and control a NICU CLABSI outbreak. Findings presented at #APIC2026 showed the cluster was not caused by a single hypervirulent MSSA strain but highlighted opportunities to strengthen hand hygiene, line maintenance, and ongoing surveillance.

May 31, 2026

Over the past 30 years, as infection outbreaks, rapid service expansion, and increasingly complex medical devices transformed the landscape, sterile processing rose to the challenge by standardizing, modernizing, and innovating to keep patients safe.

May 26, 2026

The MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak exposed a critical surveillance gap: by the time official alerts were issued, exposed passengers had already dispersed across multiple countries. This article explores how infection preventionists can use emerging open-source dashboards, real-time data aggregation tools, and internal informatics systems to bridge the dangerous lag between exposure events and actionable public health intelligence. From cruise ship outbreaks to facility-level exposures, the piece examines how digital surveillance may help IPs shift from reactive outbreak reconstruction to faster, proactive containment strategies.

May 22, 2026

The global infection control supplies market is projected to grow from $58.5 billion in 2026 to $106.1 billion by 2035 as healthcare systems invest more heavily in infection prevention, sterilization technologies, PPE, and automated disinfection solutions. Driven by rising healthcare-associated infections, aging populations, chronic disease burden, and increasing regulatory pressure, the market is evolving toward smarter, technology-enabled infection prevention strategies across hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and outpatient care settings.

May 12, 2026

New evidence suggests UV-C disinfection may do more than reduce pathogens. Repeated exposure can also damage common health care plastics, potentially creating microcracks and roughened surfaces that harbor microorganisms. Experts say material compatibility must become part of every UV-C infection prevention strategy.

May 06, 2026

As people with HIV live longer due to ART, new challenges are emerging. Aging with HIV is linked to higher risks of comorbidities, chronic inflammation, and drug interactions, while gaps in clinical trial inclusion and care models highlight the need for more integrated, patient-centered treatment strategies.

April 22, 2026

April 08, 2026

The 2026 HSPA Annual Conference offers sterile processing professionals education, networking, and real-world insights, with leaders like Leslie Kronstedt highlighting challenges, mentorship, and opportunities across health care settings.

March 31, 2026

AI and agentic systems are transforming infection prevention by enabling real-time surveillance, predictive risk modeling, and earlier intervention, shifting health care from reactive response to proactive prevention and improving patient safety outcomes.