American Journal of Infection Control

In the United States in 2010 there were approximately 51.4 million inpatient surgical procedures and an even larger number of invasive medical procedures.1 For example, there were over 6.9 million upper gastrointestinal (GI), 11.5 million lower GI

Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are an important source of morbidity and mortality with an estimated 1.7 million infections and 99,000 deaths annually in the United States.1 The annual cost of HAIs alone in the United States are between $28

Every patient that is admitted to a hospital or visits an emergency room requires at least 1 sterile product as part of his or her medical care, whether it is a needle to draw blood for laboratory tests, or an intravenous device to provide fluids

Foodborne pathogen transmission during food preparation is a common occurrence, and cross-contamination can be a contributing factor. Behaviors that lead to cross-contamination during meal preparation have not been well characterized. The study

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a variety of low technology and high technology measures have been proposed to reduce the risk for transmission. Some examples of low technology measures include hand hygiene, masks, opening

Adherence to professional guidelines and/or manufacturer's instructions for use regarding proper disinfection and sterilization of medical devices is crucial to preventing cross transmission of pathogens between patients. Emerging pathogens (e.g

To determine the relationship between home disinfectant use and the prevalence of antibiotic resistance among environmental isolates of human pathogens.

Non-host organisms can establish long-term residence within or on the human body, a process known as colonization. This process starts at birth and eventually leads to the development of a relatively stable, complex group of organisms known as normal

In the article ..úCurrent issues in reprocessing of medical and surgical instruments...Ñ John Whelan in the October issue of the American Journal of Infection Control (2023;51(10):1185-88) was incorrectly published in the October issue of the journal

The primary goal of infection prevention programs is to prevent healthcare-associated infections. To achieve this goal, infection prevention interventions typically focus on ensuring that personnel follow appropriate practices to minimize the risk