Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) generate direct costs to U.S. hospitals estimated in the tens of billions annually.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every 20 hospitalized patients will contract a healthcare-associated infection. The spread of these infections, however, can be ...

In response to recent findings showing clinical cases of C. auris grew 95 percent from 2020 to 2021, The Washington Post spoke to experts who said the research points to how poorly funded and ...

Chemoradiation in Stage IIIB Cancer of the Uterine Cervix: A Review of the Zimbabwean Experience Our work was a prospective before-and-after study to improve IPC standards. We compared the WHO Hand ...

In a recent letter to leaders in Congress, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) highlighted the “astonishing lack of attention to infection prevention and ...

Nursing homes are facing persistent hurdles when working to implement adequate infection control practices, a new study has found. But at the same time, there are areas of opportunity operators can ...

The spotlight is shining on infection control chiefs. The burden is on them to identify weaknesses and danger zones within their hospitals, not only to improve patient safety, but to thwart any ...

The SHEA journal, Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology (ICHE), is published monthly by University of Chicago Press. It provides original, peer-reviewed scientific articles for professionals in ...

Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a critical component of healthcare delivery and nurses play a crucial role in preventing and controlling the spread of infections within healthcare settings.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The updated guidance highlights best practices for infection prevention and control staffing and preparedness in ...

Have you ever wondered why doctors emphasise washing hands or cleaning hospital equipment meticulously? These simple practices aren’t just about cleanliness; they’re a powerful defence against a ...

As the size of ICE detention facilities grows, so do the risks of Legionella bacteria and measles, mumps and tuberculosis outbreaks. Hospitals are also falling short of infectious disease prevention.