American Journal of Infection Control

Hand hygiene continues to be considered 1 of the most important methods of preventing transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens and reducing the incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Issues affecting hand hygiene practices in

In the United States in 2010 there were approximately 51.4 million inpatient surgical procedures and an even larger number of invasive medical procedures.1 For example, there were over 6.9 million upper gastrointestinal (GI), 11.5 million lower GI

Hospital patient room surfaces are frequently contaminated with multidrug-resistant organisms. Since studies have demonstrated that inadequate terminal room disinfection commonly occurs, ..úno touch..Ñ methods of terminal room disinfection have been

Surgical site infections (SSIs) following colon surgery are associated with clinical and financial consequences. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) use risk adjustment variables

Surgical site infections (SSIs) following colorectal surgery are associated with clinical and financial consequences. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) use risk adjustment variables

As part of a central line–associated bloodstream infections prevention initiative, our academic medical center formed a dedicated nursing team to assist with central line insertions and provide support with caring for difficult lines and dressings

Health care workforce recruitment into the field of infection prevention and control (IPC) is imperative to address attrition and maintain safe patient care. Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) Badger Chapter in Wisconsin

Candida auris is a multi-drug resistant fungus that has led to healthcare-associated outbreaks globally. Contact investigations (CI) for new cases of Candida auris are a recommended infection prevention practice; however, there is limited knowledge

Candida auris is a multidrug-resistant fungus that has led to health care–associated outbreaks globally. Contact investigations for new cases of Candida auris are a recommended infection prevention practice; however, there is limited knowledge and

Over the past decade, infections linked to duodenoscopes have become a significant concern, primarily due to the intricate design of the elevator mechanism. Currently, there is limited evidence regarding the bacterial contamination level of the