American Journal of Infection Control

Candida auris (CA) is an organism that has spread globally over the last decade. We conducted a quality improvement project with the aim of decreasing or eliminating skin colonization of patients with CA through a modified bathing protocol.

To determine the relationship between home disinfectant use and the prevalence of antibiotic resistance among environmental isolates of human pathogens.

In the article ..úCurrent issues in reprocessing of medical and surgical instruments...Ñ John Whelan in the October issue of the American Journal of Infection Control (2023;51(10):1185-88) was incorrectly published in the October issue of the journal

The primary goal of infection prevention programs is to prevent healthcare-associated infections. To achieve this goal, infection prevention interventions typically focus on ensuring that personnel follow appropriate practices to minimize the risk

In the article ..úHigh-level disinfection, sterilization, and hand hygiene: What do accreditation surveyors want to see?..Ñ by Sylvia Garcia-Houchins. in the October issue of the American Journal of Infection Control (2023;51(10):1182-84) was

In 1995, Mary Wilson described the Basic Concepts in Infectious Disease Emergence and concluded that “the current global situation favors disease emergence” (Table 1).1 The public health threats posed by emerging infectious diseases were further

An increase in central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) has been reported during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; however, few studies have documented causative pathogens, particularly Candida species associated with candidemia.

An increase in central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) has been reported during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; however, few studies have documented causative pathogens, particularly Candida species associated with candidemia.

Achieving high hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers is a challenge, requiring effective interventions. This study investigated the impact of individualized feedback on hand hygiene compliance using an electronic monitoring system.

Achieving high hand hygiene compliance among health care workers is a challenge, requiring effective interventions. This study investigated the impact of individualized feedback on hand hygiene compliance using an electronic monitoring system.