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Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 80, Issue 6, Page 2439-2451, June 2024.

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections, increasing morbidity and mortality rates, especially among critically ill patients. In 2018, the medical-neurological intensive care unit

Evidence supports implementing central line (CL) maintenance bundles and nurse-led rounding interventions to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). In a Tennessee intensive care unit (ICU), increased CLABSI rates were

Previously, blood and body fluid exposures were managed by a visit to the University Employee Health Clinic during normal business hours and the Emergency Department after hours. We implemented the “S-T-I-C-K” program where health care personnel were

Testing inappropriate stool samples for Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile can lead to identification of the patient colonized with C. difficile and erroneous diagnosis of an active infection. We hypothesized that a multidisciplinary process to

Infection prevention (IP) programs' increasing demands and evolving scope in the setting of healthcare staffing shortages and a changing environment require an innovative approach to program structure. Historically, the IP program at our academic

Testing inappropriate stool samples for Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile can lead to the identification of the patient colonized with C difficile and erroneous diagnosis of an active infection. We hypothesized that a multidisciplinary process

The use of fit tested respirators in the workplace is required to protect health workers against airborne pathogens. The COVID-19 pandemic required rapid upscaling of fit testing which was achieved using the framework of a respiratory protection

An analysis of the Clinical Excellence Commissions response to COVID-19 prevention and protection measures identified the need to build on the existing governance process to achieve a more structured and methodical approach. The infection prevention