American Journal of Infection Control

Infection prevention (IP) programs' increasing demands and evolving scope in the setting of healthcare staffing shortages and a changing environment require an innovative approach to program structure. Historically, the IP program at our academic

Hand hygiene (HH) is a critical part of Infection Prevention and one of the most difficult interventions to measure. In 2021, a reputational organization required a significant increase with up to 200 HH observations per unit per month. Without

Approximately 200 million peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) are used each year on adults in the United States. Overall, the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections (BSIs) has been reported to be greater in central venous catheters (CVCs)

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

To mitigate avoidable patient harm, a proactive risk assessment was conducted during the operationalizing of numerous mass vaccination clinics in the midst of a public health emergency. The COVID-19 vaccination rollout met the criteria for a

Infection Preventionists (IPs) are responsible for selecting effective disinfectants to decrease the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAI). Ultraviolet radiation (UV-C) devices are commonly used for this purpose but there is a lack of an

Studies have shown that hospital curtains serve as a reservoir for some of the most concerning pathogens in clinical settings, including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Current disinfection approaches require daily, laborious

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the most common organism causing healthcare-associated infections in the United States. CDI rates were above organizational target goal due to delayed testing and variable adherence to the existing

Infection Preventionist (IP) assignments are traditionally determined by the number of inpatient beds (National standards indicate 0.66 full-time equivalent (FTE) /100 beds), but IP’s take on additional responsibilities leading to variable