American Journal of Infection Control

Veterans Health Administration had mandated ongoing preparation for emerging pathogens after the last Ebola epidemic in South Africa, which dangled the possibility of a pandemic on the world. Ebola Virus Disease-specific preparedness (continued

Mobile ultraviolet (UV) disinfection uses UV-C light to render microorganisms nonviable and reduce environmental transmission of pathogens in hospital settings. Optimal strategies for deployment must consider the cost, physical layout, and staffing

During endoscopy, simethicone defoaming agents are commonly used to improve visualization, but they leave residues and impact drying. This clinical trial involved patients undergoing colonoscopy procedures with substantial bubbles that impeded

Central line-associated bloodstream infection rates increased during the Omicron surge at our rural academic medical center. To identify potential drivers of this increase, we investigated period- and patient-specific factors associated with the

Central line–associated bloodstream infection rates increased during the Omicron surge at our rural academic medical center. To identify potential drivers of this increase, we investigated period- and patient-specific factors associated with the

Central line...associated bloodstream infection rates increased during the Omicron surge at our rural academic medical center. To identify potential drivers of this increase, we investigated period- and patient-specific factors associated with the

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is principally healthcare-associated with substantial impact on morbidity and mortality. Guidelines recommend CDI therapy for 10 days; however, it is often extended in practice when concurrent antibiotics are

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is principally health care–associated, with a substantial impact on morbidity and mortality. The guidelines recommend CDI therapy for 10 days; however, it is often extended in practice when concurrent

Surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance is a labor-intensive endeavor. We present the design and validation of an algorithm for SSI detection after hip replacement surgery, and a report of its successful implementation in four public hospitals in

Surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance is a labor-intensive endeavor. We present the design and validation of an algorithm for SSI detection after hip replacement surgery, and a report of its successful implementation in 4 public hospitals in