American Journal of Infection Control

Acinetobacter species (spp.) are ubiquitous in the environment and are a common source of health care-associated infections.1 These organisms are capable of surviving in dry environments for extended periods of up to 5 months, making them

A growing number of older Americans with complex medical needs rely on home healthcare (HHC) services to age in place.1 HHC providers make home visits to deliver skilled nursing, rehabilitation, personal care, and social work services to patients who

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a potentially serious complication of inpatient hospital care. When left untreated, UTIs can become life threatening, progressing to urosepsis and death. UTIs are the most prevalent healthcare-associated infection

Clostridium difficile (CD) is the most common pathogen among health care-associated (HA) infections.1,2 An important obstacle in prevention of C difficile infection (CDI) is the lack of enough evidence about effective hygiene interventions to prevent

It was estimated that in the US there were 15,600 nursing homes in 2016 and 1.3 million residents.1 The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on skilled nursing facilities (SNFs): About 20% of the US virus deaths are linked to SNFs to

There is a growing awareness of the hospital environment as a reservoir for multidrug-resistant organisms and other pathogens that can lead to the development of healthcare-associated infections. Clostridioides difficile(C. difficile) spores are

Frequent hand hygiene is one of the steps recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help prevent illness during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the general public, the recommendation is to use soap and water and, if water is

Despite government incentives to reduce 30-day hospital readmissions, emergency readmissions are increasing.1 Infection-related conditions remain the most common reason for both initial admission and readmission within 30 days of initial discharge

The worldwide emergence of carbapenem-resistance is a growing concern, particularly among Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates.1 This microorganism display a large arsenal of resistance mechanisms which can contribute for the carbapenem-resistance

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is an emerging pathogen that is spreading worldwide. It is primarily transmitted by respiratory droplets and by direct and indirect contact; however, airborne transmission can also occur in the context