American Journal of Infection Control

Robust infection prevention and control (IPC) measures were deployed across health care institutions at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in increased use of personal protective equipment, enhanced contact precautions, and an emphasis on

New York State (NYS) mandates reporting of all hospital-associated communicable disease outbreaks. We describe trends in NYS surveillance for neonatal unit MRSA outbreaks, the evolution of national MRSA infection prevention and control (IPC)

New York State (NYS) mandates reporting of all hospital-associated communicable disease outbreaks. We describe trends in NYS surveillance for neonatal unit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outbreaks, the evolution of national MRSA

An inpatient endoscopy unit is a care hub for patients from throughout the hospital and can be the site of health care-associated infections (HAIs). Shared surfaces and other nonmedical devices (keyboards) have been increasingly recognized as sites

Aquatic opportunistic pathogen Aeromonas hydrophila, known to persist in low-nutrient chlorinated waters, can cause life-threatening infections. Two intensive care units experienced a cluster of Aeromonas infections following outdoor temperature

Achieving high hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers is a challenge, requiring effective interventions. This study investigated the impact of individualized feedback on hand hygiene compliance using an electronic monitoring system.

Achieving high hand hygiene compliance among health care workers is a challenge, requiring effective interventions. This study investigated the impact of individualized feedback on hand hygiene compliance using an electronic monitoring system.

There is poor self-reported (SR) execution of infection prevention and control (IPC) among physicians and nurses. Self-leadership is considered an important factor to enhance IPC SR-execution. This study aims to explore the associations between self

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacts youth and young adults (YYA) and YYA with multiple marginalized identities, yet little is known about differences in uptake, testing access, and vaccine concerns among YYA by diverse demographic

Hand hygiene (HH) is challenging in healthcare, but particularly in resource-limited settings due to lack of training, resources and infrastructure. This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of wall-mounted alcohol-based handrub (ABHR) at the