American Journal of Infection Control

Water intrusion in healthcare facilities is a complex, time sensitive issue. Priorities include mitigation of safety risks and resuming normal operations as soon as possible. On 10/31/22 at 0500, staff arrived to discover flooding at our six-suite

The Radiology and Urology Departments at a cancer center approached Infection Control for assistance in implementing a device recently approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The ultrasound probe’s manufacturer’s

Demolition of buildings adjoining a functioning acute care hospital presents unique infection prevention opportunities. We sought to identify effective measures to control dust migration from demolition of 3 multi-story buildings physically connected

Central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are conditions acquired in the acute care facility that are preventable. Invasive devices are frequently left in place without a clear

Candida auris is a serious public health threat with increased outbreaks reported in United States hospitals and long-term care centers (LTC). Patients colonized with C. auris are asymptomatic but can still contaminate the environment and transmit C

We surveyed 57 nursing home residents to assess the subjective impact of COVID-19 prevention practices. Residents were mostly accepting of testing and symptom screening; however, many would like more choices. Sixty-nine percent want to have some say

We recently went through your article titled “Dodging the bundle—Persistent healthcare-associated rhinovirus infection throughout the pandemic.”1 The authors have brought about relevant information regarding hospital-acquired infections (HAI) with a

Ultraviolet “C” (UVC) whole-room devices have been used for decades to supplement chemical disinfection in the healthcare environment with varying levels of success and acceptance. A 2018 report showed most healthcare workers (HCW) in a hospital

Recently we have gone through an article regarding the use of white lab coats during the clinical practice class. The author developed the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) questionnaire and distributed it to the medical students of Malaysia.1

COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses have been authorized and recommended for use among adults in the United States since December 2020 and October 2021, respectively, yet many people remain unvaccinated, not fully vaccinated, or not boosted for COVID