American Journal of Infection Control

Measles is one of the most contagious of all infectious diseases, for example, up to 9 out of 10 susceptible people with close contact to a measles patient will develop measles. The virus is transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or

Proper high-level disinfection (HLD) or sterilization of flexible endoscopes is integral to preventing the transmission of potential pathogens between patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. However, the inner channels of flexible endoscopes can

The educational system plays an integral role in equipping the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to flourish as productive citizens. Health education class is a fundamental tool to ensure that students are health

Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) for elderly individuals are prone to COVID-19 outbreaks with rapid and widespread dissemination, and residents in these facilities are at high risk of mortality due to their age and frailty.1,2 As of May 2020, 20%-35

The COVID-19 pandemic directly impacted health care-associated infection (HAI) prevention efforts. Intensive care units (ICU) experienced increased strain, related to overcrowding, staff deficits, untrained staff, burnout syndrome, shortness of

Long-term care facilities in Japan that care for patients with severe motor and intellectual disabilities (SMID) are prone to outbreaks of respiratory infections, such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).1 This study examines a

This case study is part of a series centered on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance definitions. This specific case study focuses on the

Healthcare workers’ (HCWs) adherence to hand hygiene guidelines is vital in combatting infectious diseases, especially hospital-acquired infections and COVID-19 in hospitals1, 2. HCWs are front-line personnel and therefore frequently exposed to

The importance of hand hygiene in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAI) is well established, with practice guided by the World Health Organization (WHO) “5 Moments for Hand Hygiene” framework1-3. This framework provides direction as to

This case study is part of a series centered on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance definitions. This specific case study focuses on the