American Journal of Infection Control

We read with great interest the article by Kopp et al outlining a bioburden reduction intervention for improved mobile phone hygiene in acute care settings and are grateful that the authors bring much-needed attention to not only hand hygiene but

Children who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) transplants are at high risk of developing central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). The present study aimed to identify possible risk factors for mortality by analyzing

The maintenance bundle of care for all venous access devices (peripheral intravenous catheters, PIVC; central venous catheters, CVCs; haemodialysis, HD ports) is important to prevent secondary sepsis in critically ill patients. This quality

The maintenance bundle of care for all venous access devices (peripheral intravenous catheters, PIVC; central venous catheters, CVCs; hemodialysis ports) is important to prevent secondary sepsis in critically ill patients. This quality improvement

One of the main infection prevention and control measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic was the focused application of respiratory protection to ensure health worker safety and the effective use of personal protective equipment. However

One of the main infection prevention and control measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic was the focused application of respiratory protection to ensure health worker safety and effective use of personal protective equipment. However, user

This study analyzed the validity of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) data of the Korean National healthcare-associated Infections Surveillance System.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are known to cause increased morbidity and mortality in pediatric critical care (CC) populations. The use of decolonization protocols in adult CC populations is widely utilized. However

Healthcare-associated bacterial pathogens frequently carry plasmids that contribute to antibiotic resistance and virulence. The horizontal transfer of plasmids in healthcare settings has been previously documented, but genomic and epidemiologic

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) present negative, and highly complex, consequences for patients and healthcare organizations. Following a literature review of current CAUTI prevention evidence-based practices (EBP), it was