American Journal of Infection Control

📢 New in AJIC! Organizational and infrastructural factors linked to HAI risks for C. difficile and MRSA in hospitals. 📄 Read more: ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-… #InfectionControl #HAIs #PatientSafety @APIC

📢 New in AJIC! A 360° VR education system with sensing gloves improves hand hygiene practices. 📄 Read more: ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-… #InfectionControl #HandHygiene #VirtualReality @APIC

📢 New in AJIC! Improving hand hygiene & double-gloving compliance among anesthesia providers during general anesthesia induction. 📄 Read more: ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-… @APIC

📢 New in AJIC! A point-of-use kiosk improves N95/P2 respirator fit for healthcare workers. Key findings: 2.3x higher success rate in achieving proper fit using the kiosk. Infrared feedback ensures better protection at point of use. 📄 Read more: ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-… @APIC

📢 New in AJIC! A video review in pediatric emergency settings reveals challenges in correcting PPE nonadherence during high-risk procedures. 📄 Read more: ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-… #InfectionControl #PPECompliance @APIC

📢 New in AJIC! A 7.5-year study highlights challenges with Gram-negative bloodstream infections (GNB-BSIs) in critically ill neonates. 📄 Read more: linkedin.com/company/928782… #InfectionControl #NeonatalCare #AJIC

📢 New in AJIC! The ICARE pilot integrates residents' rights with #infectionprevention in #nursinghomes. Key takeaways: Enhanced IPC knowledge for ombudsmen, residents, and advocates. Addresses barriers to quality infection prevention. 📄 Read here: ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-…

📢 New Research in AJIC! Assessing #infectionprevention staffing needs for #pediatric ambulatory and procedural care settings. 📄 Read here: linkedin.com/company/928782… @APIC

📢 New Editorial in AJIC! 📢 Dr. Talbot & Dr. Bubb emphasize the urgent need to elevate #infectionprevention programs to ensure #patient safety, tackle workforce shortages, and strengthen healthcare quality. 📄 Read more: ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-… @APIC @SHEA_Epi

Can a staffing calculator truly transform Infection Prevention and Control? Find out in the latest podcast episode of AJIC Science Into Practice! ajicscienceintopractice.org (Available on Apple, Google, or Spotify) @APIC

Building statewide IP capacity in Maryland: A pilot program for talent recruitment and retention efforts @APIC ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-…

Impact of introducing external urinary devices on reducing indwelling urinary catheter days: A quality improvement initiative at a midwestern academic medical center @APIC ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-…

The differential burden of 3 health care–associated infections on hospital costs and lengths of stay: A quasi-experimental case-control observation @APIC ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-…

SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing and isolation management of immunocompromised patients: Survey results from 13 health care centers in the United States @APIC ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-…

A survey of infection prevention and animal-assisted activity policies in health care facilities—United States, 2023 @APIC ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-…

Consumer perspectives on antibiotic use in residential aged care: A mixed-methods systematic review @APIC ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-…

Prediction models for the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients on mechanical ventilation: A systematic review and meta-analysis @APIC ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-…

Effectiveness of water system chemical disinfection against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, despite a not-so-obvious connection @APIC ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-…

Five-year VIM-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa outbreak in four Belgian ICUs, an investigation report (2019-2023) @APIC ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-…

“Don’t touch your face”---Effectiveness of a health communication intervention on reducing face-touching behaviors @APIC ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-…