American Journal of Infection Control

Challenging to identify and not easily disinfected, Candida auris (C. auris) is a resistant fungus reported in healthcare outbreaks and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. An interdisciplinary, multimodal approach may reduce transmission risk. Our

Our academic medical center currently has three job roles within the infection preventionist (IP) job category: IP associate, IP, and senior IP. There is no clear guidance or checklist for progressing through the job roles or criteria for promotion

Candida auris (C. auris) is a drug-resistant fungus that can spread easily between hospitalized patients and nursing home residents. To mitigate risk of C. auris spread, a nine-hospital healthcare system developed a C. auris screening tool in January

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) represent a severe threat to patients that prolong length of stay and increase morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Beginning in August 2021, our cardiac intensive care unit (CICU)

Little is known about infection prevention and control (IPC) program gaps subsequent to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Infection Prevention and Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) tool is used to assess

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

Identifying routes of transmission among patients during a Candida auris (C. auris) healthcare-associated outbreak can be challenging, particularly among patients in the Burn Intensive Care Unit (BICU). Between January-November 2022 seven patients in

To mitigate avoidable patient harm, a proactive risk assessment was conducted during the operationalizing of numerous mass vaccination clinics in the midst of a public health emergency. The COVID-19 vaccination rollout met the criteria for a

Healthcare-acquired infections (HAI) in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) are associated with an increased risk of mortality. Increased risks are attributed, in part, to immunosuppression, neutropenia and prolonged use of

Decentralized pre-cleaning and high-level disinfection (HLD) increases manpower hours and risks for inconsistent practices. Strategies to foster consistent practices and efficient workflow when handling contaminated probes at the point of care