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Over 2.8 million people are infected with, and 35,000 people die from antibiotic-resistant bacteria annually in the United States.1 Injudicious outpatient use of antibiotics contributes to the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and reduced

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.

We may soon reach “a tipping point” when antimicrobial resistance (AMR) becomes the leading cause of death – surpassing heart disease and other so-called lifestyle illnesses, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) said on Wednesday.

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals are caused by a wide range of infectious agents through a variety of different entry routes [1–3]. HAIs are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, not only in adult populations, but also

Infection Preventionists are heroes in our facilities, advocates for patients throughout the continuum of health care, and for our families and our communities. That...s a lot. Our jobs have become even more challenging with the COVID-19 pandemic and

The increasing spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a global public health threat, and a significant challenge for healthcare delivery.1,2 Inappropriate or excessive antibiotic use are important drivers of AMR, due to the ecological

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) reported in 2007 that UTI was the primary reason for 8.6 million ambulatory care visits, making them the most

A reliable and safe vascular access by means of central venous catheters (CVCs) is crucial for the care of patients in numerous clinical settings, ranging from infusion of parenteral nutrition and medication to haemodialysis.1,2 Despite their vital

An individual Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) chapter values member participation in monthly chapter educational meetings. Following the resumption of chapter meetings after the COVID-19 pandemic-related