American Journal of Infection Control

Prior to clean surgeries, decolonization with topical antimicrobials may lead to an increase in antimicrobial resistance. To provide a baseline prevalence of resistance to topical antimicrobials, in Alberta, specimens were collected from surgical

Through survey-led interviews, healthcare staff recognize that patients’ have different bathing techniques and need more education on chlorhexidine gluconate cleansing. Preliminary findings gathered will be used to develop and test electronic

The complex design of flexible endoscopes, high cost, and narrow channels all pose challenges for proper reprocessing. The type of an endoscope, and what it is used for, determine whether it will undergo high-level disinfection or sterilization.1

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) at the end of 2019 has become a global pandemic.1 Chinese health authorities have adopted a series of effective measures

– Hospital water is often an overlooked yet preventable source of hospital-acquired infections. CDC recommends annual cleaning of water reservoirs in healthcare settings. In our tertiary care hospital, periodic disinfection and microbiological

Mobile communication devices, especially smartphones (SPs), have become an essential part of everyday life. The number of SP users in Germany exceeded 60 million in 20201. Despite their frequent usage, most people, even healthcare workers (HCWs)

Background: Adults with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) require chronic indwelling catheterization which is associated with an increased risk of catheter-associated (CA) adverse events.Methods: We studied urine samples (culture and

We instituted Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Monitors as part of our care of COVID-19 patients in high-risk zones. PPE Monitors aided healthcare personnel (HCP) in donning and doffing, which contributed to nearly zero transmission of COVID-19 to

Washrooms provide the perfect breeding ground for dangerous bacteria. Some studies showed that Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella sp. can survive on surfaces and hands for hours and even days after initial contact.1,2

Isolation precautions are vital to prevent spreading infectious diseases such as, Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), AIDS (HIV), Ebola virus disease and the coronavirus disease 2019 (SARS-CoV-2). Health care personnel (HCP) are at the frontline in