American Journal of Infection Control

The higher risk of COVID-19 in healthcare workers (HCWs) is well-known. However, the risk within HCWs is not fully understood. The objective was to compare the COVID-19 risk in intensive care unit (ICU) versus non-ICU locations.

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) technologies have emerged as a promising adjunct to manual cleaning, however, their potential to shorten cleaning times remains unexplored.

Reducing hospital-associated infections (HAIs) is a priority for the United States (US) medical community. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) tracks HAI rates and adjusts reimbursement for hospitals based on rates.1,2 Catheter

Invasive infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) are of significant concern in healthcare settings. We assessed risk factors for CRE culture from a sterile site (invasive infection) compared to isolation from urine in a large

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which was first reported in Wuhan, China, at the end of 2019 and rapidly became a pandemic in 2020 1. Healthcare providers (HCPs)

Antibiotic overuse is common and contributes to side effects, resistant infections, and unnecessary costs.1,2 Antibiotics prescribed at hospital discharge account for over half of antibiotic exposure related to hospitalization for common infections3

Risk for surgical site infection (SSI) after hip and knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA) is multifactorial, including intrinsic patient factors, institutional factors, and procedural factors – as shown in risk adjustment models from the Center for Disease

Health care workers (HCWs) are on the front line for COVID-19. Better knowledge of risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection is crucial for their protection. We aimed to identify these risk factors with a focus on care activities.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common viral cause of respiratory tract infection in children less than 2 years of age. The world-wide burden of illness is significant and is accompanied by substantial morbidity and mortality especially

Trauma centers worldwide reported a higher incidence of healthcare associated infections (HCAI) when compared with general hospitals [1]. Apparently, the risk of infection varies according to the type of trauma and their degree of severity [2]. The