American Journal of Infection Control

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are infections that occur after a surgical procedure and are the second most common health care-associated infections.1,2,3 The United States (US) Center for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that 300,000-

Health care associated infection (HAI) is the most frequently reported health care-associated complication experienced by hospital patients, with at least 50% HAI being considered preventable.1 Infections due to multidrug-resistant organisms lead to

The quick spread of COVID-19 and subsequent patient hospital admissions required hospitals across the world to quickly adapt and pivot to provide care safely and adequately. As the initial COVID-19 surge approached, the University of California, San

The COVID-19 pandemic has accumulated a high number of deaths,1 where it has been estimated that approximately 80% of patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) require mechanical ventilation, which is a risk factor for the development of

In nursing facilities (NFs) urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, costly, and morbid representing the second most frequent infections preceded only by respiratory conditions.1,2 The prevalence of UTIs in NFs ranges from 0.6% to 21.8% and the

Approximately 495,000 individuals receive maintenance hemodialysis (HD) for end-stage renal disease annually in the United States.1 These patients are at high risk for infection because of impaired immune defenses, and the need for routine vascular

Disproportionately high rates of COVID-19 infection among health workers prompts the need to identify the risk factors to help guide the design and implementation of interventions. The aim of this study was to characterize the risk factors for COVID

Strengthening infection prevention and control programs in non-acute care settings is a national priority. Efforts require thorough and ongoing appraisal of organizational structures, human resources including personnel training and competencies

Midline catheters (midlines) have emerged as an alternative to peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) when short-term venous access is needed for peripherally compatible infusates. Midlines are inserted in the antecubital fossa or the upper

Acinetobacter baumannii complex (ABC), a group of aerobic nonfermenting Gram-negative coccobacilli, has become one of the most prominent opportunistic nosocomial pathogens. It causes severe nosocomial infections worldwide, especially in intensive