American Journal of Infection Control

Isolation gowns are one of the most frequently used personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings. They serve a critical role in infection control by protecting arms and exposed body areas of healthcare personnel (HCP), visitors, and

Antimicrobial stewardship programs are necessary practices to combat resistance in hospital infections. However, studies frequently cite the scarcity of technological resources as an obstacle to the comprehensive development of ASPs.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiated the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) as an effective intervention to promote clinical, personnel, and patient safety by tracking and monitoring healthcare-associated infections

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs. Despite the high prevalence of CLABSIs in the U.S., there are currently no tools to stratify a patient's

The sero-epidemiology of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at a household level has been assessed through screening contacts of medically attended adult index cases, using cohorts with limited numbers of infected children, and/or outside the US.1-3

A novel 4% hydrogen peroxide disinfectant was effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Clostridioides difficile spores, carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli, and 2 strains of Candida auris. In laboratory testing, a

We investigated the clinical implications of bacteremia among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Higher rates (52.1%) of multidrug resistant organisms (MDRO) were noted on hospital admission compared to nosocomial acquisition (25.0%). Methicillin

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

While epidemics and pandemics can cause acute shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers, in many countries PPE is often limited or unavailable under normal working conditions. This chronic shortage of PPE results in

Increasing antibiotic consumption has become a critical global issue.1-3 The unnecessary and inappropriate use of antibiotics has led to the emergence of resistant bacteria, thereby creating difficulty in treating infections.1-3 Antibiotic resistance