American Journal of Infection Control

Antibiotics are commonly used among residents in the nursing home (NH) setting in the absence of sufficient evidence to indicate a bacterial infection,1 placing residents at increased risk for the development of adverse drug reactions and antibiotic

Soon after the introduction of methicillin to treat Staphylococcal infection, the first case of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was reported in a European hospital in the year 1961.1,2 Since then, MRSA has spread worldwide in

Proper hand hygiene (HH) is widely known as a fundamental component of infection prevention within a healthcare setting1. In a complex healthcare network, the development and implementation of a robust HH program can be challenging. The diverse

COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses have been authorized and recommended for use among adults in the United States since December 2020 and October 2021, respectively, yet many people remain unvaccinated, not fully vaccinated, or not boosted for COVID

The use of fit tested respirators in the workplace is required to protect health workers against airborne pathogens. The COVID-19 pandemic required rapid upscaling of fit testing which was achieved using the framework of a respiratory protection

Healthcare worker (HCW) hand hygiene (HH) compliance monitoring is an essential component of any HH improvement strategy.1 The current gold standard for auditing compliance involves direct observation by trained observers.1 However, this strategy is

In recent years, the increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global issue, threatening public health.1-3 Resistant bacteria make it difficult to treat infections, extending hospital stay, increasing medical costs, and increasing the

Many commercial surface disinfectants with activity against norovirus and/or bacterial spores contain toxic or corrosive chemicals such as chlorine-based compounds (e.g., hypochlorite/bleach, ammonium chloride), strong bases or acids, hydrogen/metal

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) at the end of 2019 has become a global pandemic.1 Chinese health authorities have adopted a series of effective measures

During the annual Hajj pilgrimage, up to three million Muslims congregate for religious purposes over a 5-day period in Mecca, Saudi Arabia1-4. Hajj is a great equalizer and unifier among Muslims. It takes place during Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and