Hospitals face increasing pressure to reduce health care-associated infections (HAI) due to
their costs and evidence of preventability. However, there is limited synthesis of evidence …

Background Comprehensive incidence estimates indicate that 1.7 million healthcare-
associated infections (HAIs) and 99,000 HAI-associated deaths occur in US hospitals …

BACKGROUND: Health care-associated infections (HAIs) are a leading cause of death in
United States health care settings, with an overall estimated annual incidence of 1.7 million …

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) take a major human toll on society and reduce
public confidence in the healthcare system. The current convergence of scientific, public …

Background Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are preventable. Globally, laws aimed
at reducing HAIs have been implemented. In the USA, these laws are at the federal and …

A heightened sense of urgency, compelling evidence-based research, and a significant
boost in funding have come together as the federal government seeks stronger results from …

Health care–associated infection (HAI) remains an important problem in the United States
(1, 2). Central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated …

Background: In 2009, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched
the Action Plan to Prevent Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs). The Action Plan adopted …

This document introduces and explains common implementation concepts and frameworks
relevant to healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention and control and can serve as a …

Background: Healthcare–associated infections (HAIs) have long been the subject of
research and prevention practice. When findings show potential to significantly impact …