American Journal of Infection Control

A systematic approach to contact investigations has long been a cornerstone of interrupting the transmission of tuberculosis in community settings. This paper describes the implementation of a systematic 10-step contact investigation within an acute

Health care–associated infections (HAIs) are a common issue in health care settings, caused by environmental microorganisms, leading to health risks and financial strain. Despite efforts to reduce HAIs, the role of the physical environment in

Healthcare systems saw increases in device-associated infections and decreases in surgical site infections (SSI) during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, following an increase in SSI, an acute care hospital assessed risk and preventative factors of

Health care systems saw increases in device-associated infections and decreases in surgical site infections (SSI) during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, following an increase in SSIs, an acute care hospital assessed the risk and preventative factors

Prior to clean surgeries, decolonization with topical antimicrobials may lead to an increase in antimicrobial resistance. To provide a baseline prevalence of resistance to topical antimicrobials, in Alberta, specimens were collected from surgical

The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States has disproportionately impacted communities deemed vulnerable to disease outbreaks. Our objectives were to test (1) whether infection and mortality decreased in counties in the most vulnerable (highest)

Effective infection prevention and control within health care settings requires collaboration and coordination between infection control and environmental management teams. However, the work systems of these teams can be difficult to integrate

Infection Prevention and Control programs have the inherent authority to institute extreme measures when an infection is a threat to wellness. This report describes an Infection Prevention and Control program’s collaborative approach when a hospital

Environmental infection transmission is a perennial problem in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), exacerbated by shared living arrangements, residents with cognitive deficits, staffing shortages, and suboptimal cleaning and disinfection. This study

Antimicrobial stewardship in Thailand has made major progress backed by a national strategic plan. The current study aimed to assess the antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) composition, reach, and breadth, as well as urine culture stewardship in