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Health care-associated infections claim nearly 99,000 lives annually in the US, yet they rarely make headlines or trigger emergency responses.

The same statistics have been cited for nearly two decades. But experts warn the real burden may be far greater, driven by evolving pathogens, biofilm persistence, and data that hasn't kept pace with the problem.

Are we underestimating a silent endemic? Take a read 👇

HAIs Are the Silent Endemic: Why the Numbers Don’t Add Up | Infection Control Today Health care–associated infections (HAIs) remain underestimated, driven by evolving pathogens, environmental reservoirs, and biofilm persistence. Experts argue outdated data and overreliance on hand hygiene obscure the true, growing burden of preventable infections.

Three healthcare stories stood out to us this month, each pointing to a different but connected challenge: operational clarity, antimicrobial resistance, and public trust.

From overlooked shared equipment in hospitals, to the urgent need for new antibiotics, to the growing consequences of vaccine hesitancy, these are the kinds of issues shaping infection prevention and healthcare strategy right now.

Read through the carousel for a quick recap, then dive into the full articles for deeper context.

Which of these issues feels most urgent to you right now?

They’re touched constantly by staff, patients, and visitors, but cleaned far less often than other high-touch surfaces. Research shows curtains can become contaminated with harmful bacteria in just a few days,.

CPULL is the remedy. Our latest blog breaks down:

🦠 Why privacy curtains create a hidden infection-prevention challenge
✋ How frequent hand-to-fabric contact spreads microbes
🪟 Why traditional curtain protocols fall short operationally
🏨 How CPULL offers a simple, cost-saving way to reduce contamination without adding labor

Read the full article:
https://perfectclean.com/posts/hospital-curtain-infection-prevention-c-pull