American Journal of Infection Control

CAUTI are the most frequent healthcare-associated infections and are correlated with serious complications, secondary infections, and increased cost of care. Published expert guidelines recommend the use of alternate devices in lieu of indwelling

Hand hygiene using alcohol-based hand rub (AHBR) is the preferred method of hand sanitation for most healthcare interactions. Emphasis has been placed on when to do hand hygiene, following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Five Moments, but how

Aging infrastructure within a 100-year-old acute care hospital presents challenges that can often lead to an increase in leaks identified throughout the hospital in both clinical and non-clinical areas that increases the possibility of mold or other

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is broad in scope, encompassing all aspects of the healthcare environment. Infection Preventionists (IPs) are expected to be well-rounded and competent in their role, necessitating a robust orientation program

Since 2013, Centers for Diseases Control (CDC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and other bodies have prioritized improving patient safety by reducing patient pathogen exposure risk from improperly processed scopes following an association of multi

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a bacterium that colonizes the gut and is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea among healthcare settings. C. diff infection (CDI) is a clinical diagnosis with laboratory support; there is no laboratory

Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTIs) rate among hospitalized patients is a major focus for prevention. Consistent implementation of evidence-based practice (EPB) guidelines can be challenging in inpatient rehabilitation

Bacillus cereus, a foodborne illness, occurs within 6-15 hours after consuming contaminated food items. Associated symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. An investigation was launched following an inquiry from an outside hospital (OSH)

The development of a water management plan (WMP) is often left to an outside contractor in coordination with a hospital’s facilities department. This could miss the importance of accounting for specific waterborne infection risks inherent in

Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) are preventable healthcare associated infections (HAI). CLABSIs can result in increased length of stay, healthcare cost, and morbidity/mortality. Between April 2021 and April 2022, it was noted