American Journal of Infection Control

Limiting face-touching is one way to control the spread of infectious diseases. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, public health messages promoted hand hygiene and limiting face-touching,1 as contaminated hands contacting the face is a major mechanism

Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infection (CDI) is the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.1–3 Over 450,000 cases of CDI and up to 29,000 CDI-related deaths

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

During the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released guidance regarding extended use and re-use strategies in response to the national

Infection prevention and control (IPC) programs are essential to prevent health care-associated infections (HAI) and improve patient safety.1–4 Although HAI surveillance is a primary responsibility for IPC programs, they are also responsible for

As of May 30, 2021 approximately only 50% of the total US adult population received full vaccination against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) after the resulting novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) contributed to

To consider a one-year time window of the COVID-19 crisis to integrate qualitative and quantitative data and provide an in-depth analysis of all COVID-19 publications from geographical, epidemiological and chronological perspectives.

Despite the extensive use of central lines for ICU patients in Oman, no studies have been conducted among adult ICU patients to assess the prevalence, and predictors of CLABSIs.

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

Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the most common pathogens in nosocomial and community-acquired infections, which causes up to 10% of nosocomial infections.1 K. pneumoniae exists in the respiratory tract and intestines of healthy people and animals