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First-of-its-kind population-level analysis finds 10% of individuals with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales had no healthcare exposure Arlington, Va., July 28, 2022 – A study led by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that ongoing population-based surveillance is critical to monitor for the emergence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) outside of traditional healthcare … Continued

First-of-its-kind study suggests hospitals and healthcare systems should fix system issues and invest in workplace wellness to enhance quality and safety of patient care Arlington, Va., July 14, 2022 – Findings from a first-of-its-kind study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) suggest that infection preventionists experienced worsening mental and physical health … Continued

News releases will be posted here when they are published. For more information or advance copies, contact Aaron Cohen, aaroncohenpr@gmail.com; 301-633-6773 Monday, June 13, 2022: Virginia Hospital System Develops Reusable Gown that Eases Supply Chain and Environmental Impact Issues Tuesday, June 14, 2022: Proving the Value of a Adding a Full-time Infection Preventionist:  California Skilled Nursing … Continued

Results from first-of-its-kind evaluation published in American Journal of Infection Control will inform refinement of new self-assessment and improvement tool Arlington, Va., May 26, 2022 – A global, pilot study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), provides the first, quantified overview of the strengths and challenges associated with healthcare environmental hygiene … Continued

‘Accelerated Internship Program’ fosters expansion of infection prevention and control workforce Arlington, Va., May 16, 2022 – The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) today released a template to guide the development of clinical internships in infection prevention and control (IPC). APIC’s Accelerated Internship Program Guide for Infection Prevention & Control marks … Continued

Community hospital reduced infections by 63% after one year and 77% after three years Arlington, Va., May 12, 2022 – A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), suggests that health care facilities can significantly reduce the incidence of hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infection (HO-CDI) by establishing interprofessional teams to implement … Continued

Findings published in AJIC are among the first exploring the work of surveillance outside of acute- and long-term care settings Arlington, Va., April 28, 2022 – New data published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) highlight major barriers impacting healthcare workers’ ability to perform successful central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) surveillance among … Continued

Findings published in the American Journal of Infection Control can help inform practices to better protect HCPs from infectious illness during future outbreaks Arlington, Va., April 14, 2022 – A study conducted by researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides the first assessment of reported COVID-19 exposures over time among … Continued

Every day, infection preventionists (IPs) work behind the scenes to keep us safe—from hospitals to long-term care facilities, research labs to public health agencies. Their expertise protects patients, healthcare workers, and entire communities, yet their efforts often go unnoticed.