American Journal of Infection Control

Hemodialysis settings are considered high-risk environments for contamination by blood-borne pathogens, including hepatitis C virus (HCV).1 Many outbreaks of HCV among hemodialysis patients have been reported all over the world, with an estimated 20

Non-pharmacological preventive measures (NPPMs) (e.g., avoiding travel, limiting physical contact with people outside of one's household, and maintaining a 1-2 meter distance between oneself and others when in public) are the primary strategies used

To adapt means “to become adjusted to new conditions.” Nothing could summarize infection prevention more succinctly since the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The emerging science around the novel severe acute respiratory

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the leading cause of nosocomial infections in the United States with the placement of indwelling urinary catheters as the major contributing factor (CAUTI)1. Urinary catheters are placed in 21-50% of hospitalized

Healthcare institutions have undertaken structural and behavioral interventions to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission between patients and healthcare workers (HCW) and among HCW, including screening for symptoms of COVID-19 or recent exposures

Effective surface disinfection plays a critical role in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). There is abundant evidence linking contaminated environmental surfaces to the transmission of nosocomial pathogens, which have been

Candida auris (C. auris) is a globally-emerging multi-drug resistant yeast. New York State (NYS) first detected C. auris in July 2016 and is the state most affected. This brief report describes characteristics of the first 114 individuals colonized

Infectious complications are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia1. Specific infection control practices targeting this patient population are widely endorsed, but little guidance exists on

Infections acquired as a result of the healthcare represent a safety risk for both users and health workers (HWs)1-3. Furthermore, Health Facilities can act as amplifiers of epidemiologically relevant events, as demonstrated in the outbreaks of

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are used frequently in acutely ill hematology and oncology patients for fluid and medication administration as well as to perform procedures such as stem cell transplants or dialysis. While there are many advantages to