American Journal of Infection Control

The current novel coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of infection prevention and control (IPC) in nursing homes (NH). Implementing effective IPC requires behavioral changes in NH healthcare workers. When considering promising IPC

National Infection Prevention (IP) environmental guidelines were developed to prevent healthcare associated infections from the environment. These standards have become extensive and can be difficult to interpret and implement. Our integrated health

The Radiology and Urology Departments at a cancer center approached Infection Control for assistance in implementing a device recently approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The ultrasound probe’s manufacturer’s

Decentralized pre-cleaning and high-level disinfection (HLD) increases manpower hours and risks for inconsistent practices. Strategies to foster consistent practices and efficient workflow when handling contaminated probes at the point of care

Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen associated with healthcare-associated outbreaks. It is often multidrug resistant and has high mortality and morbidity. Early detection and isolation of colonized patients is essential to prevent its spread

Early recognition of infectious tuberculosis (TB) cases and use of appropriate precautions are essential to infection prevention. In late 2021, a patient with active pulmonary TB presenting with an abnormal x-ray and productive cough went

Like other facilities nationwide, our healthcare system is dealing with a shortage of infection preventionists (IP) especially with the surges and threats of emerging infectious diseases like Mpox, Ebola, and COVID-19. Most facilities follow the

Caring for Mpox cases is complicated due to enhanced isolation precautions and healthcare worker monitoring requirements. Emergency department (ED) healthcare workers (HCW) are at particular risk of exposure if infection prevention measures are not

Nontuberculous Mycobacteria and Legionella outbreaks have been linked to water from dental treatment lines. Dental waterlines are prone to harbor bacteria because of the small diameter, line size, and the ability to have stagnated water for periods

The burn program at an academic medical center experienced an increase in burn patient census in 2021. Critically ill burn patients are placed in an intensive care unit (ICU) serving burn, trauma and neurosurgery patients. Burn patients are at an