American Journal of Infection Control

The Omicron strain of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread globally. However, it remains uncertain whether variable airflow limitation (VAL) occurs during the recovery phase after contracting the Omicron variant. To

Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to identify catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) risks in Neuroscience intensive care patients admitted for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, our CAUTI rate decreased from 5.903 per 1,000

Candida auris, an emerging fungal pathogen with significant morbidity and mortality, can be difficult for health care facilities to identify, isolate, and control. We present our identification and infection control response to Candida auris at a 695

Antimicrobial resistance is an emerging problem worldwide, endangering antimicrobials efficacy and resulting in high rates of morbidity and mortality. It is one of the major concerns that health care facilities are facing nowadays. Mainly, extended

Although critical access hospitals are small, the expected infection prevention activities remain extensive. Program standards, aligned with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology infection prevention competency model

Influenza epidemics annually impact a substantial portion of adults worldwide, leading to numerous hospitalizations and fatalities. While the primary goal of vaccination is to prevent influenza virus infection, breakthrough infections can still occur

Candida auris (CA) is an organism that has spread globally over the last decade. We conducted a quality improvement project with the aim of decreasing or eliminating skin colonization of patients with CA through a modified bathing protocol.

The COVID-19 outbreak in China exposed health care workers (HCWs) to an increased risk of infection. The acquired immunity rapidly diminishes after the previous COVID-19 vaccination and the second booster vaccination has been recommended in several

The COVID-19 outbreak in China exposed healthcare workers (HCWs) to increased risk of infection. The acquired immunity rapidly diminishes after the previous COVID-19 vaccination and the second booster vaccination has been recommended in several

This study explored rarely investigated organizational factors (resource support and organizational culture) in conjunction with well-established individual factors (demographic characteristics, knowledge, and awareness) that impact nurses’ practice