Long-Term Care

June 19, 2026

At APIC2026, Monica Pogorzelska-Maziarz, PhD, MPH, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA, FACE, of Villanova University, received the Elaine Larson Distinguished Scientist Award and reflected on mentorship, collaboration, and research that support infection preventionists across the continuum of care.

June 15, 2026

A photo-based education activity helped frontline staff recognize infection prevention concerns, discuss common barriers, and strengthen survey readiness in long-term care.

May 28, 2026

A large real-world study involving more than 430,000 adults aged 65 years and older found comparable effectiveness between adjuvanted and high-dose influenza vaccines, reinforcing current ACIP recommendations and giving health care systems greater flexibility during vaccine procurement and influenza season planning. In this Q&A, Mendel Haag, PhD, senior director of the Center of Outcomes Research & Epidemiology in global medical affairs at CSL Seqirus, discusses vaccine confidence, influenza misinformation, operational barriers to vaccination, and why ongoing real-world evidence remains critical for protecting vulnerable older adult populations.

May 18, 2026

Candida auris continues to challenge infection prevention programs worldwide as cases rise across health care settings and multidrug resistance limits treatment options. In this article, Ayaz Majid, PhD, director of product management at Diasorin, explores why rapid molecular diagnostics are becoming essential tools for identifying colonized patients, supporting isolation protocols, and helping health care facilities prevent outbreaks before they spread.

April 10, 2026

Clean linen isn’t risk-free after washing. Storage, handling, environment, and transport can reintroduce microbes—making proper separation, minimal handling, and controlled conditions essential for infection prevention.

March 24, 2026

Sherrie Busby, steps out of dental IPC to highlight infection control risks in Alzheimers care, including UTIs, C difficile, and hygiene practices. Practical tips on handwashing, PPE, and environmental cleaning emphasize protecting vulnerable patients while supporting caregivers’ health and resilience in home settings and safety outcomes.

March 16, 2026

Improper linen handling in long-term care facilities can increase cross-contamination risk. Experts say laundry workflows, directional processing, and consistent wash parameters play a critical role in infection prevention by limiting microbial spread during the collection, sorting, laundering, and storage of contaminated textiles.

February 05, 2026

A recent case-control study found that continuous photohydrolysis disinfection significantly reduced environmental bioburden, MDRO acquisition, COVID-19 cases, and hospital transfers in a long-term care facility, without adding staffing demands. The findings highlight the role of continuous air and surface disinfection as a complementary strategy to manual cleaning in addressing antimicrobial resistance and infection risk in LTC settings.

January 30, 2026

“Nothing has changed,” said Jeffery Goad, PharmD, MPH, president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. “The evidence is clear that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and COVID-19 is not done with us.”

January 28, 2026

Infection prevention professionals are facing a critical breaking point. New survey data reveal widespread understaffing, rising burnout, and systemic undervaluation that threaten patient safety, outbreak readiness, and health system resilience.