American Journal of Infection Control

In this retrospective cohort from 3 Missouri hospitals from January 2017 to August 2020, hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infections were more common during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic at the tertiary care

The surgical site infection (SSI) rate following abdominal hysterectomy (HYST) procedures in the United States (US) was reported as 0.66% in 2015 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.1 Since 2012, all New York State (NYS)

We wish to thank Dr. Sahjid Mukhida and colleagues for their response to our concise communication “Dodging the bundle—Persistent health care-associated rhinovirus infection (HAVI) throughout the pandemic.”1 In this letter, they astutely highlight

During the COVID-19 pandemic, infectious respiratory disease cases decreased in the United States. In 2019, the CDC reported the highest number of measles cases since 1992 with 1,282 cases.1 One year later, the CDC reported the lowest number of

Daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) baths, using prepackaged cloths, is a well-supported evidence-based practice to reduce patient's risk of acquiring a central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI).1-3 However, compliance with this practice

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals across the world were tasked with rationing the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); given that the demand far outstripped the worldwide supply. In May 2020, the Royal College of Surgeons of England

Eyewash stations are important safety equipment for mitigating health risks of exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious agents. One typical installation is plumbed eyewash stations connected to a source of potable water, most commonly tap water

The aim of this study was to compare the 2 mouthwash solutions, including chlorhexidine (CHG) and ozonated water (OZW) to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients on mechanical ventilation in intensive care unit (ICU).

In June 2021, a task force commissioned by the Board of Directors of the Association for Professionals in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology (APIC) evaluated the landscape of health inequity and health disparities as they apply to infection

Residents of long-term care facilities (LTCF) are more vulnerable to infectious disease than the general population because of their older age and/or health status, and the fact that they live in congregate settings.1 Different types of LTCFs include