suarezpatricia+FollowGloves Aren’t a Germ Shield?!Thought gloves were your infection-proof armor? WHO just dropped a bomb: gloves alone won’t stop germs from spreading! You still need to wash your hands—gloves are NOT a shortcut. Overusing gloves actually creates more waste (think: 360 elephants’ worth from one hospital a year!). The real MVP? Good old handwashing. Next time you reach for gloves, remember: it’s always about hand hygiene! #HandHygiene #WHO #HealthTips #InfectionPrevention #EcoFriendly #Health40Share
Melanie James+FollowGloves Aren’t a Free Pass—Wash Up!Turns out, wearing gloves isn’t the infection shield we thought! WHO just dropped a reminder: gloves can help, but they’re not a substitute for good old hand-washing. Relying only on gloves can actually spread more germs and create tons of waste (literally, hospital glove trash weighs as much as hundreds of elephants!). Moral of the story? Don’t skip the soap—clean hands are still the real MVP for staying healthy and protecting others. #HandHygiene #WHO #HealthTips #InfectionPrevention #EcoFriendly #Health30Share
xwest+FollowHospitals Are Secret Virus Detectives?!Did you know hospitals are starting to use DNA sleuthing to track how respiratory viruses spread? Researchers sequenced viruses like flu and RSV from patients who got sick after being admitted, and found hidden links between cases—even across different hospitals! Turns out, some infections might be coming from unexpected places like visitors or staff. This kind of genomic detective work could totally change how hospitals prevent outbreaks, but it’s still rare because it’s pricey and tricky. Imagine if every hospital did this! #GenomicEpidemiology #HospitalLife #VirusTracking #InfectionPrevention #ScienceNews #Health71Share
Samantha Pierce+FollowWhy EVS Training Needs a MakeoverDid you know just reading a cleaning manual isn’t enough for hospital hygiene? Real mastery comes from hands-on practice, coaching, and actually showing and teaching back the skills. Think of it like learning to swim—you don’t just read about it, you dive in and practice! Hospitals using this show-tell-teach method see fewer infections and happier staff. Manuals are just the start; it’s all about action, feedback, and repeating until it sticks. Who knew cleaning could be this high-performance? #Healthcare #TrainingTips #EVS #InfectionPrevention #WorkplaceLearning #JobCareer00Share
emily95+FollowHow I Broke Into Infection Prevention Without a Registered Nurse Degree🧑⚕️Want to work in infection prevention but don't have nursing experience? As a former director with 16 years in the field, here's my practical advice: 1. Get the A-IPC certification, then pursue CIC 2. Gain clinical experience (EMT, CNA, phlebotomist) 3. Network at APIC chapter events 4. Choose hospitals with diverse teams and guaranteed training 5. Showcase your data visualization skills—that's your advantage over RNs 6. Understand the distinction between epidemiology and infection prevention Don't let the RN requirement discourage you—there are pathways in! #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth #CareerAdvice #MPHgrads110Share
