The Data Dilemma: Balancing Real-Time Surveillance with Patient Privacy in Infectious Disease Tracking
Infectious disease surveillance has always been a cornerstone of public health. The ability to rapidly detect outbreaks, monitor disease spread, and respond to emerging threats saves lives. However, in today’s digital age, surveillance is more complex than ever. With advances in electronic health records, mobile technology, and data analytics, real-time infectious disease tracking is becoming […]
Beyond the Hospital Walls: Integrating Infection Prevention into Community-Based Healthcare
When most people think about infection prevention, they picture hospitals—sterile rooms, gloved hands, masks, and hand sanitizer dispensers at every turn. While these images are accurate, they only tell part of the story. Infections don’t wait until someone is admitted to the hospital to spread. They start in homes, schools, workplaces, and community settings long […]