American Journal of Infection Control

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are known to cause increased morbidity and mortality in pediatric critical care (CC) populations. The use of decolonization protocols in adult CC populations is widely utilized. However

The human-animal interaction can positively impact patients and hospital team members socially, emotionally, and physiologically. Establishing animal and handler guidelines and considering infection prevention practices provide a safe environment. At

Physician practices are commonly performing invasive procedures; however, this requires personnel to perform advanced high-level disinfection (HLD) procedures in environments unconducive to device reprocessing. This study aimed to review HLD

The prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in the inpatient setting continues to increase due to gaps in infection control practices that facilitate their transmission. Although the isolation of hospitalized patients is effective at

Laboratory-identified (LabID) cases of Clostridrioides difficile infection (CDI) are a publicly reported metric to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). Diagnosing CDI by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) does not allow for identification of C

Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are at increased risk for Hepatitis B virus (HBV) exposure and subsequent infection. Waning immunity, despite strong initial vaccination efforts, is increasingly common and leads to serial testing and

In Japan, the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination began in April 2021 for local residents. Many patients who wish to be vaccinated have voiced concerns about side effects. Our cardiovascular hospital with fewer than 100 beds has

Precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19) were designed to limit contact between individuals and to control the spread of infectious organisms, yet these prevention measures present an obstacle for patients

An academic medical center was experiencing increased incidences of central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI). Traditional line lists were proving ineffective in identifying root causes. In an effort to better understand data, and to