American Journal of Infection Control

Although receipt of at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine among adults is high, only about one in six U.S. adults have received the updated (bivalent) booster vaccine (17.3% in January 2023) despite the CDC recommendation in November 2021 for all

Candida auris (C. auris), first described in 2009 in Japan, is a multidrug-resistant yeast and a source of health care-associated outbreaks globally, including the United States.1-6 C. auris causes a spectrum of conditions, from colonization to

Candida auris (C. auris), first described in 2009 in Japan, is a multidrug-resistant yeast and a source of healthcare-associated outbreaks globally, including the United States1-6. C. auris causes a spectrum of conditions, from colonization to

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is mainly transmitted by directly inhaling virus carrying droplets or aerosols.1-3 Contact of respiratory secretions or contaminated surfaces by hand and then touching mucous membranes

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care personnel (HCP) self-isolation due to widely prevalent COVID-19 illness has contributed to workforce shortages. Adequate staffing in health care facilities is critical to providing a safe work environment and

During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare personnel (HCP) self-isolation due to widely prevalent COVID-19 illness has contributed to workforce shortages. Adequate staffing in healthcare facilities is critical to providing a safe work environment and

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) are multidrug resistant organisms that pose a significant risk in the health care setting. Standardized identification ensures prompt isolation and is imperative to maintain patient safety.

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) are multi-drug resistant organisms that pose a significant risk in the healthcare setting. Standardized identification ensures prompt isolation and is imperative to maintain patient safety.

COVID-19 relief programs have been instrumental in supporting large-scale testing, vaccination, and treatment efforts over the past year; however, the recent dwindling of federal funding risks a backslide in pandemic protection, with disproportionate

Hand hygiene is considered as one of the significant components of hospital infection control. By improving hand hygiene adherence, health care associated infections can be significantly reduced.1,2 COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV2(severe acute