American Journal of Infection Control

The COVID-19 outbreak in China exposed healthcare workers (HCWs) to increased risk of infection. The acquired immunity rapidly diminishes after the previous COVID-19 vaccination and the second booster vaccination has been recommended in several

This study explored rarely investigated organizational factors (resource support and organizational culture) in conjunction with well-established individual factors (demographic characteristics, knowledge, and awareness) that impact nurses’ practice

A prospective randomized controlled interventional study was conducted at a quaternary care multi-specialty hospital in South India with the primary objective of identifying opportunities to improve antibiotic prescribing patterns in neonates

A prospective randomized controlled interventional study was conducted at a quaternary care multispecialty hospital in South India with the primary objective of identifying opportunities to improve antibiotic prescribing patterns in neonates

Surgical site infections (SSIs) post-craniotomy continue to impose a significant burden on healthcare systems and patient outcomes. It is therefore important to understand their risk factors in order to promote effective preventative measures. This

Infection Preventionist to date are experiencing staffing shortages, the purpose of this narrative review is to understand how heath care organizations track staffing and outcome metrics in relation to Infection Preventionists.

Clinical studies have not fully assessed the potential impact of patients’ biochemical indicators on the rate of positive for central venous catheter-tip microorganism culture (PCMC).

While airborne transmission of rhinovirus is recognized in indoor settings, its role in hospital transmission remains unclear.

Despite common perception of the socioeconomic burden of COVID-19 pandemic, quantification of the relationship between COVID-19 and indicators of health care related financial toxicity in the general population had been limited. This study aimed to

Despite the common perception of the socioeconomic burden of the COVID-19 pandemic, quantification of the relationship between COVID-19 and indicators of health care–related financial toxicity in the general population has been limited. This study