American Journal of Infection Control

Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) are preventable healthcare associated infections (HAI). CLABSIs can result in increased length of stay, healthcare cost, and morbidity/mortality. Between April 2021 and April 2022, it was noted

An Infection Preventionist (IP) specializing in procedural settings observes procedures to identify risks associated with preparation, intra-procedure sterility, and room turnover during an Yttrium-90 (Y-90) radioembolization procedure being

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are one of the leading causes of healthcare-associated infections and a burden to patients and health care organizations. Reducing the use of indwelling urinary catheters (IUC) is an effective

Proper perineal (pericare) and Foley care are important steps in Foley maintenance to reduce the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). At a quaternary academic medical center, there was an increase in CAUTI during a time

Since July 2022, there have been 21 Mpox cases identified in our 928-bed hospital. Most cases have primarily been presented in the emergency room and discharged with the exception of two patients. These cases required special considerations during

The Association for Professionals in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology (APIC) Long-Term Care (LTC) Sub-Committee was formed to provide collaboration, education, and support to Infection Preventionists (IPs) working in LTC facilities. During 2020

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were an estimated 223,900 hospitalized patients and 12,800 deaths with an attributable 1 billion dollars in healthcare costs. CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network System

During the fall and winter of 2022, there was an increase of pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), COVID-19, and influenza in addition to other respiratory viruses. Previous studies

Patients receiving care in the intensive care unit (ICU) have increased risk for developing healthcare-acquired bacteremia infections secondary to pneumonia. Oral hygiene is a key strategy in reducing the risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia. This

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a resilient environmental bacterium commonly associated with healthcare-associated infections. Contaminated water sources, faucets, drains and moisture rich environments such as ventilators and contaminated equipment