American Journal of Infection Control

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals are caused by a wide range of infectious agents through a variety of different entry routes [1–3]. HAIs are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, not only in adult populations, but also

A cluster of Burkholderia cepacia complex cases from January to October 2020 among outpatients undergoing urologic procedures within a Kentucky hospital's operating rooms was investigated. This investigation included a laboratory look-back, chart

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of a germicidal ultraviolet light-emitting diode (LED) on the contamination level of a back table in the operating room (OR) during total joint arthroplasty (TJA) procedures.

The Certification Board in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. completed a 2020 Job Analysis to validate the contents of the Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) exam accurately reflects the work of the infection

Isolating patients is a gold standard practice in healthcare settings to reduce and prevent the spread of bacterial and viral infections that could have serious adverse outcomes for individuals, their families and the community.1, 2 Isolation in a

: We aimed to identify differences in urinary E. coli resistance rates based on community type of patient residence (rural and urban).

Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is one of the most vexing problems facing humanity. It is a silent pandemic poised to reverse a century of medical progress, rendering antibiotics ineffective in treating even the most common infectious diseases. 1-3

The authors thank Guevara-Vega et al. for their response to our article and bringing forward critiques. Accurately measuring the financial impact related to health care-associated infections (HAIs) is important and complicated. Without proper

Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) disinfection reduces transmission of infectious diseases such as coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID-19] and Staphylococcus aureus, and surgical site infections associated with the Staphylococcus aureus transmission.1,2 UV-C

Isolation gowns are one of the most frequently used personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings. They serve a critical role in infection control by protecting arms and exposed body areas of healthcare personnel (HCP), visitors, and