American Journal of Infection Control

Central line-associated bloodstream infection rates increased during the Omicron surge at our rural academic medical center. To identify potential drivers of this increase, we investigated period- and patient-specific factors associated with the

Central line...associated bloodstream infection rates increased during the Omicron surge at our rural academic medical center. To identify potential drivers of this increase, we investigated period- and patient-specific factors associated with the

Standard precautions may prevent patient health care associated infections and provider occupational exposures but are not often used by health care workers. A positive patient safety climate might contribute to improved adherence. The aim of this

COVID-19 is believed to increase the risk of secondary health care–associated infections. The objective was to estimate the impact of COVID-l9 pandemic on the rates of central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated

COVID-19 is believed to increase the risk of secondary health care...associated infections. The objective was to estimate the impact of COVID-l9 pandemic on the rates of central line...associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated

Effective sterile processing (SP) is a critical aspect of infection prevention, and the health care system relies on SP personnel to reliably clean and disinfect or sterilize medical devices and surgical instruments. Health care is shifting toward

Since 2020, the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to extensive challenges for health care, and more specifically, the infection prevention and control (IPC) field. In fall 2020, the Association for Professional in Infection Control

Human adenoviruses are nonenveloped, double stranded DNA viruses causing healthcare-associated infections like respiratory infections, conjunctivitis, and gastroenteritis. They are transmitted by direct and indirect contact. For example, in hospitals

Extended-spectrum β-lactamases-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) is a critical antimicrobial resistance pathogen, to which we need to pay the greatest attention. This study was aimed at uncovering the present evidence for the preventive

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) is a critical antimicrobial resistance pathogen, to which we need to pay the greatest attention. This study was aimed at uncovering the present evidence for the preventive