Posts by Erica Mitchell:

The Veterans Health Administration has long been at the forefront of progress in reducing hospital-associated infections. Through adherence to best...

Infection preventionists and their colleagues are inundated with sales messages promoting the latest products, innovations, new formulations, and...

In our earlier post, we explored the way mutations in bacteria can result in antibiotic resistance. If a mutation helps a bacteria survive its...

Twitter brought brevity and global outreach to social media. Founded in 2007, Twitter stood out from its competitors as a quick way to reach and...

"Superbugs," or antibiotic-resistant bacteria, have been in the news a lot lately. These types of bacteria can cause infections that are very...

Since Facebook's entry onto the social media marketplace in 2004, it has grown to a stunning 2 BILLION monthly active user base, more than the...

We are in the midst of the busy vacation air travel season. Therefore, our attention turns to the packed plains that will carry you to your relaxing...

Two ingredients make for a perfect environment for pathogens: Warmth and moisture. No season better provides this environment than summer. Just...

Social media has become integrated into our daily lives more than any other technology. To date, 3 out of 4 American adults have a Facebook account,...

Eradicating pathogens from environmental surfaces in hospitals is a daily fight. Keeping bacteria from reproducing on surfaces, finding reservoirs in...

As a general consumer, one most likely has little need to know the difference between a treated article claim and a public health claim. However, as...

According to Dr. Meghan Lyman, lead author of a study on the rapid increase of Candida auris cases in the United States, there are 4 action items...

Posts by Erica Mitchell:

The Environmental Programs Service of the Veterans Health Administration: Keeping Patients Safe

Product Evaluation: How Do I Know Who is Pay-to-Play?

Superbugs: Horizontal Gene Transfer

Social Media for Infection Preventionists: Twitter (or X?)

Superbugs: Vertical Gene Transfer

Social Media for Infection Preventionists: Facebook

Sickly Stowaways: Pathogens on a Plane

Summer's Pesky Pathogens

Social Media for Infection Preventionists: LinkedIn

Bacterial Armor: The Germs that Become Tanks and How to Eradicate Them

Treated Article vs. Public Health Claims

4 Action Items to Stop Candida Auris: What Do We Need Now?