The recently updated Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the Infectious
Diseases Society of America, and the Association of Professionals in Infection Control …

PURPOSE This expert guidance document (EG) provides recommendations regarding
discontinuation of contact precautions (CP) at the individual patient level in acute-care …

Importance Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are associated with increased patient morbidity and
mortality. It is unknown whether wearing gloves and gowns for all patient contact in the …

BACKGROUNDWhether contact precautions (CP) are required to control the endemic
transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or vancomycin-resistant …

Background The effectiveness of contact isolation for decreasing the spread of extended-
spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) has been questioned. The aim …

Unrecognized transmission of pathogens in healthcare settings can lead to colonization and
infection of both patients and healthcare personnel. The use of personal protective …

In this issue, the continuing “A Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated
Infections in Acute Care Hospitals: 2014 Updates” series presents updated …

Importance Clostridioides difficileinfection is the most common hospital-acquired infection in
the United States, yet few studies have evaluated the cost-effectiveness of infection control …

ObjectiveHand hygiene and environmental cleaning are essential infection prevention
strategies, but the relative impact of each is unknown. This information is important in …

Background Health care workers'(HCWs) perceptions and attitudes affect implementation of
precautions to prevent transmission of drug-resistant pathogens such as methicillin-resistant …