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- Overall, we rate Infection Control Today (ICT) as a Pro-Science source based on scientific information from credible sources. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine/Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Infection Control Today® (ICT) is a multi-media platform providing information and solutions related to infection control and facility management. It targets professionals in infection control, facility management, and hospital administration, covering topics such as quality improvement, risk management, epidemiology, and patient safety. ICT operates as a part of MJH Life Sciences and uses a variety of media, including a monthly magazine and a digital network. It is located in Cranbury, New Jersey.
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Funded by / Ownership
ICT is part of MJH Life Sciences, established in 1998 by Michael J. Hennessy, who founded MultiMedia Healthcare and Intellisphere in 1993, which were later integrated into MJH Life Sciences. He expanded the company through various acquisitions, including medical journals and education platforms, and became North America’s largest privately held medical media company. Following the passing of Michael J. Hennessy Sr. in 2021, his son Mike Hennessy Jr. leads the company. ICT’s revenue mainly comes from advertising; while they state that ads do not influence their editorial content, they acknowledge the creation of sponsored resources. These resources are labeled as such.
Analysis / Bias
Infection Control Today (ICT), a part of MJH Life Sciences, provides scientifically grounded content with diverse topics. They emphasize practical and scientific aspects of infection control, featuring articles on vaccine hesitancy and infection prevention in public spaces. The articles are often authored by professionals like PhDs and MDs. The articles are pro-science, drawing on credible sources like academic journals and public health organizations.
For instance, “Differences in Attitudes Toward COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines Revealed by Hesitancy Trends” discusses trends in vaccine hesitancy and provides insights from research without sensationalism. The sources include a survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and a study from the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Another article on healthcare foodborne outbreaks titled “Kitchen Nightmares: Health Care Foodborne Outbreaks” offers a detailed analysis of foodborne outbreaks in healthcare settings. It references credible sources such as the CDC and peer-reviewed medical journals. Finally, the article “COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Health Care Workers: Why?” addresses vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers. It presents findings from a University of Illinois at Chicago study, discussing factors like political affiliation, race, and concerns about side effects. The piece incorporates research from credible sources like the American Journal of Infection Control and maintains a professional tone without sensational language. It is balanced, focusing on presenting the study’s findings and implications objectively. Generally, the content is informative and aligned with the scientific consensus, avoiding emotionally charged language and adhering to journalistic ethics.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Infection Control Today (ICT) as a Pro-Science source based on scientific information from credible sources. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 01/04/2024)
Last Updated on January 4, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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