American Journal of Infection Control

@APIC's scientific journal, AJIC is the foremost resource on infection control, epidemiology, infectious diseases, quality management, and disease prevention.

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📢 New in AJIC!
Organizational and infrastructural factors linked to HAI risks for C. difficile and MRSA in hospitals.
📄 Read more: https://t.co/B7Xq89EJbt
#InfectionControl #HAIs #PatientSafety @APIC

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📢 New in AJIC!
A 360° VR education system with sensing gloves improves hand hygiene practices.

📄 Read more: https://t.co/8t6w7KfVJ8
#InfectionControl #HandHygiene #VirtualReality @APIC

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📢 New in AJIC!
Improving hand hygiene & double-gloving compliance among anesthesia providers during general anesthesia induction.
📄 Read more: https://t.co/SUvV0Apkld @APIC

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📢 New in AJIC!
A point-of-use kiosk improves N95/P2 respirator fit for healthcare workers.
Key findings:

2.3x higher success rate in achieving proper fit using the kiosk.

Infrared feedback ensures better protection at point of use.
📄 Read more: https://t.co/txE5QfrNlg
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📢 New in AJIC!
A video review in pediatric emergency settings reveals challenges in correcting PPE nonadherence during high-risk procedures.

📄 Read more: https://t.co/AXcy382iql
#InfectionControl #PPECompliance @APIC

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📢 New in AJIC!
A 7.5-year study highlights challenges with Gram-negative bloodstream infections (GNB-BSIs) in critically ill neonates.
📄 Read more: https://t.co/pboWXgbEWn
#InfectionControl #NeonatalCare #AJIC

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📢 New in AJIC!
The ICARE pilot integrates residents' rights with #infectionprevention in #nursinghomes.
Key takeaways:

Enhanced IPC knowledge for ombudsmen, residents, and advocates.

Addresses barriers to quality infection prevention.
📄 Read here: https://t.co/XKyY8JlieR

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📢 New Research in AJIC!
Assessing #infectionprevention staffing needs for #pediatric ambulatory and procedural care settings.

📄 Read here: https://t.co/pboWXgb76P
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📢 New Editorial in AJIC! 📢
Dr. Talbot & Dr. Bubb emphasize the urgent need to elevate #infectionprevention programs to ensure #patient safety, tackle workforce shortages, and strengthen healthcare quality.
📄 Read more: https://t.co/xa2vOA8Evq
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Can a staffing calculator truly transform Infection Prevention and Control? Find out in the latest podcast episode of AJIC Science Into Practice! https://t.co/E6zq4y4Ykj (Available on Apple, Google, or Spotify)
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Building statewide IP capacity in Maryland: A pilot program for talent recruitment and retention efforts @APIC https://t.co/eJHOdedhnx

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Impact of introducing external urinary devices on reducing indwelling urinary catheter days: A quality improvement initiative at a midwestern academic medical center @APIC https://t.co/ESpYthYEbU

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The differential burden of 3 health care–associated infections on hospital costs and lengths of stay: A quasi-experimental case-control observation @APIC https://t.co/m9nuRYEIwI

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SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing and isolation management of immunocompromised patients: Survey results from 13 health care centers in the United States @APIC https://t.co/RLmhxNGlem

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A survey of infection prevention and animal-assisted activity policies in health care facilities—United States, 2023 @APIC https://t.co/UNIypFyZTK

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Consumer perspectives on antibiotic use in residential aged care: A mixed-methods systematic review @APIC https://t.co/0RHP6MXxtl

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Prediction models for the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients on mechanical ventilation: A systematic review and meta-analysis @APIC https://t.co/ccFscNmxlo

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Effectiveness of water system chemical disinfection against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, despite a not-so-obvious connection @APIC https://t.co/VqbO275aAg

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Five-year VIM-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa outbreak in four Belgian ICUs, an investigation report (2019-2023) @APIC https://t.co/CqxGGpZTaM

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“Don’t touch your face”---Effectiveness of a health communication intervention on reducing face-touching behaviors @APIC https://t.co/vvJO8zbZ64