American Journal of Infection Control

Central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is the current benchmark used in HAI (Hospital-associated infection) surveillance and effective interventions have greatly reduced the incidence in recent years. However, bloodstream infection

It is essential for health care personnel (HCP) to follow the basic principles of protection to ensure that infectious material does not reach unprotected skin or mucous membranes while patient care is being provided. Personal protective equipment

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are one of the most frequent adverse events that threaten the lives of hospitalized patients. In 2012, the prevalence of patients with at least one HAI in acute care hospitals in Europe was 6.0%.24 Updated data

On November 9, 2021, the first case of B.1.1.529 was reported in Botswana (South Africa), subsequently to WHO on November 24, 2021, which was further declared as a variant of concern (VOC) on November 26, 2021.1 So far, there were more than 567

Health care associated infections (HAI) cause significant mortality, morbidity, and excess health care expenses worldwide.1 The estimated pooled prevalence of HAIs in developing countries is over 10%.2 In Turkey, the burden of HAIs is around 13%. HAI

Candida auris is an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen that has been implicated in several outbreaks in health care facilities worldwide which can be attributed to its the ability to colonize the human skin.1,2 The most common body sites

Candida auris is an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen that has been implicated in several outbreaks in healthcare facilities worldwide which can be attributed to its the ability to colonize the human skin 1, 2. The most common body sites

To prepare NYS hospitals for reporting in The National Health Care Safety Network's Antimicrobial Use and Resistance (AUR) Module, the Health care Association of New York State (HANYS) launched a voluntary Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative (ASC)

To prepare NYS hospitals for reporting in The National Healthcare Safety Network's Antimicrobial Use and Resistance (AUR) Module, the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) launched a voluntary Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative (ASC) in

Advanced age is the risk factor most associated with morbidity or mortality caused by COVID-19.1,2 About 4% of all persons age 65+ and 15% of persons age 85+ in the United Kingdom (UK) live in a residential long-term care facility (LTCF).3 It became