American Journal of Infection Control

The Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit’s (MSICU) patient acuity, complexity, and propensity to deterioration was catalyzed by early 2020 COVID-19 patient admissions. This led to a significant increase in reportable Central Line Associated

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a resilient environmental bacterium commonly associated with healthcare-associated infections. Contaminated water sources, faucets, drains and moisture rich environments such as ventilators and contaminated equipment

Demolition of buildings adjoining a functioning acute care hospital presents unique infection prevention opportunities. We sought to identify effective measures to control dust migration from demolition of 3 multi-story buildings physically connected

Contaminated surfaces in patient care areas contribute to the transmission of multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) and increase the risk of infection in patients. Our current process did not include an objective validation measure for how thoroughly

Candida auris is a serious public health threat with increased outbreaks reported in United States hospitals and long-term care centers (LTC). Patients colonized with C. auris are asymptomatic but can still contaminate the environment and transmit C

National Infection Prevention (IP) environmental guidelines were developed to prevent healthcare associated infections from the environment. These standards have become extensive and can be difficult to interpret and implement. Our integrated health

Perioperative services faced many challenges during the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. Elective surgical cases were initially postponed in accordance with national and local guidelines. As hospitals resumed surgical cases, universal COVID-19

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is broad in scope, encompassing all aspects of the healthcare environment. Infection Preventionists (IPs) are expected to be well-rounded and competent in their role, necessitating a robust orientation program

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare defines an outbreak as "five or more patients found in one place with a clear contact history." Our study focuses on a group infection (disease cluster) which occurred at an outpatient dialysis medical

Patients in a behavioral health unit move about freely and participate in communal activities and meals. This type of environment can lead to an increased risk of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure among the patient population. Despite