American Journal of Infection Control

The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID 19) epidemic represents a health problem with the characteristics of contagiousness, quick transmission and general susceptibility. According with Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering data, to

Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are microorganisms that are resistant to one or more therapeutic classes of antimicrobial agents and MDRO HAIs are a major concern in hospitals across the country.1 Previous methods that worked successfully to

In different publications, aerators are described as source of water contamination in hospitals and as source for outbreaks in high-risk areas like intensive care units.1,2,3 Additionally, Gestrich et al demonstrated the spread of fluorescent tracer

Hand hygiene is considered an important measure to prevent the transmission of pathogens in health care facilities,1 and it is proven that improving hand hygiene compliance significantly reduces health care-acquired infections.2-4 Accordingly, hand