American Journal of Infection Control

– Hospital water is often an overlooked yet preventable source of hospital-acquired infections. CDC recommends annual cleaning of water reservoirs in healthcare settings. In our tertiary care hospital, periodic disinfection and microbiological

Over 2.8 million people are infected with, and 35,000 people die from antibiotic-resistant bacteria annually in the United States.1 Injudicious outpatient use of antibiotics contributes to the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and reduced

. Industrial hygienists (IH) in the oil and gas business instituted an extraordinary number of safety protocols to limit spread of SARS-CoV-2 onto offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. We used genomic surveillance to provide actionable

Healthcare-associated viral infections (HAVI) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections in children.1 They are an underappreciated and, importantly, preventable cause of patient harm. They may result in prolonged hospitalization

Central venous catheters (CVC) are important tools in the treatment of pediatric cancer. These catheters are often used for chemotherapy, hemotherapy, hemodialysis, and antibiotic therapy. Despite rigorous preventive measures, catheter-related

Oral care has been shown to reduce hospital-associated pneumonia (HAP) rates, however, compliance with this practice is suboptimal. Using quality improvement PDSA cycles over an 8-week period, we saw improvements in oral care documentation compliance

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are one of the most common adverse events in patient care that account for substantial morbidity and mortality. We evaluate the existing Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices in hospitals

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains an important public health problem throughout the world. It is estimated that more than 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the U.S., while approximately 13% of those with HIV are unaware

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) is a beta-lactamase that can hydrolyze penicillins, cephalosporins, and other types of antibiotics. In 2017, there were an estimated 197,400 cases of ESBL-producing Enterobacterales among hospitalized patients

During the surge of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in 2020, a marked increase in the usage of antibiotics used to treat respiratory infections was documented.1 Despite this increase, national data during 2020 did not find an increase in