American Journal of Infection Control

Aging infrastructure within a 100-year-old acute care hospital presents challenges that can often lead to an increase in leaks identified throughout the hospital in both clinical and non-clinical areas that increases the possibility of mold or other

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is broad in scope, encompassing all aspects of the healthcare environment. Infection Preventionists (IPs) are expected to be well-rounded and competent in their role, necessitating a robust orientation program

Since 2013, Centers for Diseases Control (CDC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and other bodies have prioritized improving patient safety by reducing patient pathogen exposure risk from improperly processed scopes following an association of multi

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a bacterium that colonizes the gut and is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea among healthcare settings. C. diff infection (CDI) is a clinical diagnosis with laboratory support; there is no laboratory

Hand hygiene reminders for healthcare workers (HCWs) are commonly used to empower patients. However, this approach overlooks the role of family carers in delivering direct contact care in Asian countries. Limited knowledge exists regarding

Hand hygiene reminders for healthcare workers (HCWs) are commonly used to empower patients. However, this approach overlooks the role of family carers in delivering direct contact care in Asian countries. Limited knowledge exists regarding

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe and life-threatening condition that can occur in critically ill patients. Mechanical ventilation is a commonly used intervention with ARDS patients, but weaning patients off the ventilator can be

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe and life-threatening condition that can occur in critically ill patients. Mechanical ventilation is a commonly used intervention with ARDS patients, but weaning patients off the ventilator can be

A preoperative, in-community antimicrobial decolonization protocol combining chlorohexidine gluconate (CHG) sponges and mupirocin ointment to reduce surgical site infections amongst hip and knee replacement patients has been adopted in Alberta

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