American Journal of Infection Control

Olanexidine gluconate [OLG; 1-(3,4-dichlorobenzyl)-5-octylbiguanide gluconate] is a novel antibiotic compound developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc. An aqueous formulation of 1.5% olanexidine has been used clinically in Japan for

Healthcare systems are expanding and the healthcare industry is growing in complexity, necessitating the importance of competent Infection Preventionists (IPs). At Northwestern Medicine, a healthcare system consisting of diverse facilities with

Use of public transportation could be associated with an increased risk for developing COVID-19. We investigated 376 COVID-19-compatible episodes among our healthcare workers (HCWs), of whom 225 (60%) reported that they used public transportation. In

The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to global shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical staff, specifically disposable respirators.1 The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the

: Pediatric catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention guidelines encourage family engagement; however, there is a dearth of research on parent-facing CAUTI prevention resources. We aimed to meet the learning needs of parents

Update existing meta-analysis to analyze if discontinuation of contact precautions (CPs) for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus (VRE) colonization or infection affects hospital-associated MRSA or

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, personal protective equipment (PPE) became a household term as many citizens were made aware of its significance in order to reduce community spread, as well as protect health care workers (HCWs) on the front

The World Health Organization (WHO) established that the impact on the healthcare system due to the additional clinical and operational demands was substantial during the COVID-19 pandemic, which could lead to failure to prevent and protect Health

The global COVID-19 pandemic continues to create unprecedented demands for respiratory protection for health care personnel (HCP). This demand has forced HCP to utilize respirators they might not normally use in an effort to protect themselves

Diarrhea and changes in taste are among the most prevalent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms of COVID-19 disease and can occur in nearly 50% of patients.1,2 Clinical and virological aspects of enteric COVID-19 disease have been reviewed, with authors