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Data is transforming infection prevention—helping teams target risks, improve surveillance, and guide interventions. Strong analytics = stronger IP programs.
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#InfectionPrevention #DataDrivenCare #AJIC
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A practical framework for Candidozyma auris surveillance in low‑prevalence hospitals—targeted screening + strong lab–IPC coordination to detect early and prevent spread.
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#InfectionPrevention #AMR #AJIC
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A rare Staphylococcus epidermidis UTI + bacteremia occurred after a transperineal prostate biopsy—showing even low‑risk procedures need strong post‑procedure vigilance.
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Two scabies outbreaks among HCWs showed how delayed detection and inconsistent practices can drive spread. Early recognition + strong IPC measures are key.
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#InfectionPrevention #OccupationalHealth #AJIC
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A scoping review of 159 studies found limited high‑quality evidence on how fundamental nursing care prevents non‑device‑associated HAIs—highlighting a major gap in infection‑prevention research.
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#InfectionPrevention #Nursing #AJIC
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A review of 27 studies shows major gaps in tools assessing HCP knowledge of isolation precautions—especially transmission-based measures. Stronger, standardized instruments are urgently needed.
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Assessment at 5 Cambodian hospitals revealed major sterilization practice gaps—but locally adapted tools helped teams identify solutions and drive improvement.
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A 7‑year analysis shows BBF exposures rose pre‑COVID but dropped sharply after 2021. Junior HCWs made up most incidents, and needlesticks were the top cause.
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#InfectionPrevention #OccupationalHealth #AJIC
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ESBL‑E acquisition in a medical ICU rose 57% during COVID‑19, linked to longer stays, mechanical ventilation, and hemodialysis. Highlights the pandemic’s lasting impact on AMR.
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#InfectionPrevention #AMR #AJIC
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During high COVID‑19 incidence, HCP perceived greater infection risk and reported fewer social activities—highlighting adaptive behavior during Omicron.
#InfectionPrevention #COVID19 #AJIC
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In NICU MRSA outbreaks, WGS outperformed POT—confirming transmission routes and identifying hidden links. Best approach? Use POT for routine screening and WGS during outbreaks.
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#InfectionPrevention #MRSA #AJIC @APIC
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Teaching mothers about toy hygiene in pediatric units improved knowledge and significantly reduced toy contamination by day 3. A simple, effective infection‑prevention boost.
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#InfectionPrevention #Pediatrics #AJIC
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A large case‑control study found chronic illness, repeated hospitalizations, and recent antibiotics drive CPE risk—while OXA‑CPE showed a unique link with Arab ethnicity.
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#InfectionPrevention #AntibioticResistance #AJIC @APIC
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Hospital sink drains can aerosolize opportunistic pathogens—sending microbes into patient rooms during routine sink use. Genomic evidence confirms sink-to-air transmission.
#InfectionPrevention #HAIs #AJIC
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Higher antibiotic spectrum index scores strongly predicted hospital-onset C. difficile in patients with community-onset BSIs—outperforming treatment duration alone. A promising tool for stewardship.
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#InfectionPrevention #Cdiff #AJIC @APIC
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C. difficile–related mortality has risen since 1999, with highest rates in nonmetropolitan areas and among non-Hispanic Whites. Findings highlight persistent disparities and the need for targeted prevention.
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#InfectionPrevention #Cdiff #AJIC
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HCWs say universal gloving is doable—but adds workload, workflow challenges, and communication needs. Human‑factors approaches could help make implementation smoother.
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#InfectionPrevention #Cdiff #AJIC
Many patients believe they should remind staff about hand hygiene—but few actually do. Hierarchy, fear, and assumptions hold them back. Stronger education + support could boost patient engagement.
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Observed hand hygiene was far lower than self‑reported rates among nurses and physicians—revealing a major perception gap that could impact infection prevention.
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#InfectionPrevention #HandHygiene #AJIC
New in AJIC: A single-site analysis found that COVID-19 vaccination reduced health care personnel absences—but only until Feb 2022, when absences began to rise among vaccinated staff as epidemiology changed.
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#InfectionPrevention #COVID19 #AJIC
New in AJIC: A national survey of 2,084 medical personnel in China found moderate hospital resilience during emerging infectious disease surges.
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#InfectionPrevention #EmergencyPreparedness #AJIC
New in AJIC: A comparative study found that AISI, SII, and SIRI—simple, low-cost inflammatory indices—can help predict CLABSI within 2 days of central line insertion.
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#InfectionPrevention #CLABSI #AJIC
New in AJIC: A multi-institutional benchmarking project (22 systems, 32M+ encounters) found that while benchmarking didn’t reduce overall pediatric ARI antibiotic prescribing, it improved prescribing quality.
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#AntimicrobialStewardship #Pediatrics #AJIC
New in AJIC: A study of 677 Ohio nursing homes found that allowing outside visitors did not increase COVID-19 infections among residents—even during high community transmission and before vaccines.
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#InfectionPrevention #LongTermCare #COVID19 #AJIC
New in AJIC (Open Access): A qualitative study exploring how skilled nursing facility staff clean mobile medical equipment—and how gaps in time, training, and clarity of responsibility contribute to MDRO risk
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#InfectionPrevention #MDRO #LongTermCare #AJIC
🫀 AJIC alert: NHSN + STS missed most SSIs after heart transplant.
Manual review caught 75% more infections.
It’s time to rethink how we track post-op infections in high-risk patients.
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#InfectionControl #HeartTransplant #HAI #AJIC @APIC
🚨 New AJIC article warns: Endoscope reprocessing often fails in real-world settings.
Bioburden and pathogens commonly remain, even after HLD.
Time for a serious reset on quality + safety.
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#InfectionControl #PatientSafety #Endoscopy #AJIC @APIC
New AJIC study: HA-RVIs plummeted with universal masking + mitigation during COVID—but rebounded after those measures were lifted, even though masking continued.
📉 Masking alone isn’t enough post-pandemic.
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#InfectionControl #HAI #RespiratoryViruses #AJIC @APIC
New in AJIC: A polycationic fabric coating wiped out bacteria—but only when recovered by liquid extraction.
Swabbing missed the effect.
Testing method matters when evaluating antimicrobial surfaces.
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#InfectionControl #AntimicrobialTextiles #AJIC @APIC
New in AJIC: Radiographers in CT show wide variation in IPC practices.
Study shows inconsistent workflows + decision-making in simulated contrast-enhanced scans.
Clearer IPC guidance is needed.
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#InfectionPrevention #CT #Radiology #AJIC @APIC
