Becker's Healthcare March 8, 2022
The U.S. needs to bolster its infection prevention and control infrastructure to prepare for future pandemics and the rise of healthcare-associated infections, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology said in a March 8 report.
Hospital infection prevention programs — already “underfunded and understaffed” before the pandemic hit — now have insufficient capacity to prevent HAIs, the organization said.
In the 66-page report, APIC shares 10 recommendations for policymakers to expand the infection prevention and control workforce, improve prevention programs and build resiliency for future pandemics.
1. Develop universal personal protective equipment. APIC said Congress should fund efforts to develop an off-the-shelf, one-size-fits all respiratory device that could be used in healthcare settings during infectious disease emergencies.
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