American Journal of Infection Control

Article	Citations
Sustained Reduction of Microbial Burden and Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) Impact in Skilled Nursing Facility through Advanced Photocatalysis (AP) Technology	107
Information for Authors	100
Improving Denominator Data for Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Surveillance	77
Latin American basic guidelines for cleaning and preparation of medical devices for sterilization	62
Wound colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and hypotheses about acquisition routes in rural health care settings in Sub-Saharan Africa: Perspective from a center devoted to th	59
AJIC Disclosures	48
Designing and Implementing CDC’s Project Firstline Micro-Learns: Innovative and Effective Infection Control Training Tools for the Front Lines	44
A model to guide outbreak response in congregate settings	39
Corrigendum to: Intervention to reduce the incidence of nonventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia: A pilot study. [American Journal of Infection Control, 51/12 (2023) 1324-1328, 6552]	38
Editorial Board	36
Introduction: Sterile processing in Latin America: Recommendations by a multinational expert panel	36
Information for Readers	36
A multilayered infection control intervention on carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii acquisition: An interrupted time series	35
Looking back to move forward	34
Patient-Centered Infection Prevention: Optimizing Pandemic Precautions in Two Communal Acute Care Settings	34
Efficacy of chlorhexidine in advanced performance technology formulation in decolonizing the skin using Candida auris skin colonization mouse model	33
Table of Contents	33
Evaluation of RT-qPCR of mouthwash and buccal swabs for detection of SARS-CoV-2 in children and adults	31
COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Patient Flow Proactive Risk Assessment	31
In reference to: High-level disinfection, sterilization and hand hygiene: What do accreditation surveyors want to see?	31
Information for Readers	31
Information for Authors	30
Re: Letter to the Editor, Regarding the pre-proof of “Implementation of a successful infection prevention and control governance structure and capacity building strategies during COVID-19 pandemic—A b	30
Bacterial diversity of hospital water tanks and the efficacy of hydrogen peroxide based cleaning: Experience in a tertiary care center in India	29
Information for Readers	28

Incorporating structured linen oversight into an infection prevention program	28
Influenza vaccination of home health care staff and the impact on patient hospitalizations	27
The Road to High Level Disinfection and Sterilization Competency in Ambulatory Clinics	26
How Does Blood Culture Collection Around the Time of Death Impact Mandated Reporting of Hospital Associated Infections?	25
Information for Authors	25
Unique Challenges in Investigating a Cluster of COVID-19 Cases in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit	24
Information for Readers	24
Implementation of a High-level Disinfection Audit Program to Standardize Processes and Improve Compliance at an Academic Health System	24
Duration of antibiotics through care transitions: A quality improvement initiative	24
COVID-19 testing and vaccination uptake among youth and young adults: Disparities by age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity	23
A cluster of gram-negative bloodstream infections in Connecticut hemodialysis patients associated with contaminated wall boxes and prime buckets	23
Effectiveness and real-world materials compatibility of a novel hydrogen peroxide disinfectant cleaner	23
Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection after Hip Arthroplasty in NYS using National Healthcare Safety Network Data, 2021-2023	22
Efficacy of antimicrobial peripherally inserted central catheters in line-associated bloodstream infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis	22
Vaccination coverage outcomes and health care organization program implementers’ experiences after introduction of a health care worker influenza vaccination mandate in Victoria, Australia, 2022-2023	22
Model of an Aspergillosis Surveillance Program in an Urban Academic Acute Care Hospital	22
Enhancing COVID-19 safety in vulnerable populations: Supporting additional measures for inpatient psychiatric facilities	21
Editorial Board	21
Decontamination of disposable respirators for reuse in a pandemic employing in-situ-generated peracetic acid	20
Impact of introducing external urinary devices on reducing indwelling urinary catheter days: A quality improvement initiative at a midwestern academic medical center	20
Impact of antibiotic treatment and predictors for subsequent infections in multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa catheter-associated asymptomatic bacteriuria	20
North Carolina public school teachers’ contact patterns and mask use within and outside of school during the prevaccine phase of the COVID-19 pandemic	20
Global burden, trends, and cross-country inequalities of urinary tract infections in adolescents and young adults, 1990 to 2019	19
Clinical outcomes of intervention for carbapenems and anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus antibiotics by an antimicrobial stewardship team	19
An automated best practice advisory increases both routine HIV screening and HIV cotesting with sexually transmitted infections in the emergency department	19
Environmental factors associated with the time to tuberculosis diagnosis in prisoners in São Paulo, Brazil	19
Personal protective equipment in Covid-19: Evidence-based quality and analysis of YouTube videos after one year of pandemic	19
The longer the catheter, the lower the risk of complications: Results of the HERITAGE study comparing long peripheral and midline catheters	18
Candida auris admission screening pilot in select units of New York City health care facilities, 2017-2019	18
Evaluation of the physical performance of disposable isolation gowns	18
Reply to “Letter to editor: Influencing factors and benefits of repeated sampling for mycobacterial culture: A real-world study”	18
Sporadic outbreaks of healthcare-associated COVID-19 infection in a highly-vaccinated inpatient population during a community outbreak of the B.1.617.2 variant: The role of enhanced infection-preventi	18
A description of the first Candida auris-colonized individuals in New York State, 2016-2017	18
Preventing microbial contamination during radiological imaging: Experimental evaluation of a multiuse contrast media infusion system incorporating sequential one-way valves within a dual-safety design	18
Estimating costs of anesthesia supplies for intraoperative infection control	18
Information for Readers	17
Gut Guardians: Harnessing Probiotic Drinks as a Shield Against C. diff Invaders	17
A framework for defining and documenting infection preventionist competency	17
Impacts of lid closure during toilet flushing and of toilet bowl cleaning on viral contamination of surfaces in United States restrooms	17
Prioritizing sterile processing at health care institutions in Latin America	17
Enhancing Hospital-Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia Prevention: Data-driven Strategies and Continuous Improvement	17
Decrease of hospital- and community-acquired bloodstream infections due to Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: A time-series analysis in	17
Novel case of Candida auris in the Veterans Health Administration and in the state of South Carolina	16
Gastrointestinal endoscopy 30-day-associated bacteremia: Nonoutbreak 5-year review in an inner-city, tertiary-care hospital	16
Comparison of filtration efficiency and respiratory resistance of COVID-19 protective masks by multi-national standards	16
Journal Club: “Implementation of an evidence-based bundle to reduce surgical site infection after cesarean section–Review of the interventions”	16
Increasing Compliance with the Central Line Maintenance Bundle via Nurse Led Observations	15
Candida Auris Screening in the Acute Care Setting: An Infection Control Partnership Between Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities	15
Effect of a “feedback prompt” from a disinfection tracking system on portable medical equipment disinfection	15
Information for Authors	15

The Importance of a Dental Water Management Plan in the Prevention of Disease Transmission During Dental Procedures	15
Disinfection, sterilization and antisepsis: Principles, practices, current issues, new research and new technologies	15
Infection control nursing competency model for nurses in intensive care units: A Delphi study	15
Implementation of a respiratory protection program within healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic- lessons learned	15
Hygienic monitoring in long-term care facilities using ATP, crAssphage, and human noroviruses to direct environmental surface cleaning	15
Evaluation of the effects of wiping decontamination for filter cartridges of elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMRs)	15
Midline catheters: A 3-year experience at a veterans administration medical center	14
APIC Masthead	14
Editorial Board	14
The patient engagement in education and research (PEER) healthcare-associated infection prevention project: A patient perspective	14
“Hands off hand hygiene training”: Implementation of a COVID safe auditor training program	14
Editorial Board	14
A Proposed Framework for Navigating Visitation: Maintaining Patient Safety and Compassionate Care	14
Investigating potential drivers of increased central line...associated bloodstream infections during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Omicron surge	14
Impact of continuous pharmacist intervention for injectable antimicrobials on the treatment of patients with Escherichia coli bacteremia	14
Methylene blue applied to N95 respirators and medical masks for SARS-CoV-2 decontamination: What is the likelihood of inhaling methylene blue?	14
Information for Readers	13
A systematic review of knowledge assessment instruments for isolation precautions among health care personnel	13
Effectiveness of a multimodal strategy to reduce external ventricular drain–associated infection: A quasi-experimental study	13
Treatment of extensively-drug resistant (XDR) Acinetobacter and impact on clinical outcomes in U.S. veterans affairs (VA) medical centers	13
A novel framework to guide antibiotic stewardship nursing practice	13
Importance of Local Preparedness for Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Lessons learned from a Pertussis Outbreak in a Rural Health Jurisdiction setting	13
SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid tests and universal screening for COVID-19 Omicron variant among hospitalized children	13
Predicting mortality across hospital departments: A machine learning approach for various health care-associated infections	13
Assessment of best-selling respirators and masks: Do we have acceptable respiratory protection for the next pandemic?	13
Did managers of long-term care facilities neglect the functionality of older adults? A survey during the COVID-19 pandemic	13
Klebsiella pneumoniae survives on surfaces as a dry biofilm	13
Improving the Compliance of Intraoperative Antibiotic Redosing Among Colorectal Cases	13
Status of hospital infection prevention practices in Thailand in the era of COVID-19: Results from a national survey	13
Two decades of influenza and pneumonia mortality trends: Demographics, regional shifts and disparities in the United States: 1999 to 2020	13
Addressing an increase in surgical site infections during the COVID-19 pandemic—Identifying opportunities during a chaotic time	13
Table of Contents	13
Leveraging the Electronic Medical Record to Avoid Hospital-onset Clostridioides Difficile Infections	13
Impact of COVID-19 on an infection prevention and control program, Iowa 2020-2021	13
Real world utilization of nurse-driven urinary catheter removal protocol in patients with epidural pain catheters	12
Evaluation of a statewide collaborative focused on antibiotic usage surveillance and stewardship in New York State Hospitals	12
SARS-CoV-2 infection in health care workers during the first 2-years of the pandemic at a cancer hospital in Mexico	12
Self-reported survey on infection prevention and control structures in healthcare facilities part of a national level healthcare associated infection surveillance network in India, 2019	12
Implementing Equitable and Efficient Measles Entry Screening to Reduce Exposure Risk	12
Erratum	12
Reduction of CAUTI Events in an ICU During the COVID-19 Pandemic Through Shared Governance and Using Process Improvement Strategies	12
APIC Masthead	12
Implementing an electronic best practice advisory to reinforce Clostridioides difficile testing	12
Journal Club: Remote infection control assessments in long-term care facilities during COVID-19 pandemic in Texas, 2020	12
Effectiveness of ceiling-mounted ultraviolet-C lamps: An experimental study in a biocontainment unit of a tertiary care hospital	12
APIC Masthead	12
A helping hand: The impact of a central line insertion support team	12
SARS–CoV-2 Clusters in Long Term Care Facilities Post Remote Infection Control Assessment and Response	12
Implementation of Bloodstream Infection Surveillance of All Vascular Access Devices and Notification Process in a Large Academic Medical Center	12
Consumer perspectives on antibiotic use in residential aged care: A mixed-methods systematic review	11
A multiphase intervention of novel color additive for bleach disinfectant wipes improves thoroughness of cleaning in an academic medical center	11
Examining the potential risk factors for variable airflow limitation in patients recovering from SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infection: A case-control study	11
Predictors of hand hygiene performance among family caregivers: A cross-sectional study using the Health Belief Model	11
Surgical site infections during the COVID-19 era: A retrospective, multicenter analysis	11
Utilizing a failure mode and effects analysis to prevent errors in endoscope reprocessing	11
Tracking SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the air: Lessons from a COVID-19 outbreak in an infirmary unit	11
Infection Prevention and Control Response and Escalation Framework: Evaluation and application beyond a pandemic	11
Steady amelioration of institutional hand hygiene behavior among health care personnel after 12-year consistent intervention	11
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices and Associated Factors of Hematology Nurses on Preventing and Controlling Multidrug-resistant Organisms (MDROs) Infections	11
Impact of building closures during the COVID-19 pandemic on Legionella infection risks	11
Mupirocin susceptibility of staphylococci 2022: Is it time for a change in MRSA decolonization protocols?	11
Efficacy of a bioburden reduction intervention on mobile phones of critical care nurses	11
Impact of external female urinary catheter use on urine chemistry test results	11
Development of Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Tools That Include Water Management for Construction	11
How clinicians manage routinely low supplies of personal protective equipment	11
Respiratory syncytial virus nosocomial outbreak in neonatal intensive care: A review of the incidence, management, and outcomes	11
Prevalence and incidence of tuberculosis in health workers: A systematic review of the literature	11
Are Compromised Support Surfaces a Vector for Transmission?	10
Building statewide IP capacity in Maryland: A pilot program for talent recruitment and retention efforts	10
Post-occupancy evaluation on temporary negative pressure isolation wards with portable high-efficiency particulate air filter units used during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea	10
SARS-CoV-2 PCR and antibody positivity in asymptomatic health care workers with a known SARS-CoV-2 exposure: December, 2020 to December, 2021	10
Real-world Evaluation of Endoscope Drying Using a Turbulent Airflow Drying System	10
Possible Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (PVAP) Prevention: The Role of Oral Care and Subglottic Endotracheal Tubes	10
Reduction of Hospital-Onset MRSA Bloodstream Infections Through Early Identification and Intervention of High-Risk Patient Populations.	10
Long-lasting effects of control measures on trends in incidence in neonatal late-onset sepsis due to multiresistant bacteria in a Brazilian neonatal unit	10
HAI point prevalence report in two Cambodian hospitals, 2023: An application of World Health Organization simplified case definition	10
Response to the comment on the article "Challenges and trends in Gram-negative bacterial infections in critically-ill neonates: A seven-and-a-half-year observational study"	10
Can Achieving High Hand Hygiene Compliance in the Hospital be Sustainable, Reliable, and Affordable?	10
Keeping Our Babies Safe: Reducing Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Incidence in an Infant Special Care Unit	10
Does Skin and Nasal Decolonization Reduce Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections?	10

Information for Authors	10
Wash, Rinse, Repeat: Improvement Plans for Healthcare Textiles	10
Transforming Hand Hygiene Compliance: A Journey from Implementation to Sustained Success	10
Information for Authors	10
Response to the letter to the editor regarding “The efficacy of an alcohol-based nasal antiseptic versus mupirocin or an iodophor for preventing SSIs using a meta-analysis”	10
Development of a Preliminary Masters of Public Health (MPH)-Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Competency Framework	10
Time-series analysis of the 2013 to 2024 detection rate of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a tertiary hospital	10
Improved leadership engagement and injection safety through standardized, structured action planning	10
Bacterial air contamination and the protective effect of coverage for sterile surgical goods: A randomized controlled trial	10
2025 Oral Poster Abstract Disclosures	10
Impact of a Central Line Resource Nurse to Reduce Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections on a Stem Cell Transplant/Oncology Unit	10
Letter to the editor in response to Ganesh et al	10
Surveillance Plan for L. Monocytogenes Post a Hospital Kitchen Outbreak	9
Reliability and comprehensiveness of YouTube videos about the COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy	9
COVID-19 contagious health care personnel 5-day early return-to-work program	9
Virtual reality as a learning tool for improving infection control procedures	9
Safeguarding America’s health: the critical role of public health infrastructure in an era of erosion and uncertainty	9
Single-site sampling strategy versus multisite sampling strategy in blood culture collection within the hospital setting: A systematic review	9
Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) for COVID-19 Outbreak Evaluations – How Much Does It Add to Bootstrap Epidemiology & Contact Tracing?	9
Examining Endoscope Dryness Following Automated Reprocessing: A Stripped Endoscope Model	9
Stable Clostridioides difficile infection rates after the discontinuation of ultraviolet light for terminal disinfection at a tertiary care center, Iowa 2019-2020	9
Complications of peripherally inserted central catheters in adult hospitalized patients and outpatients in the KTFIXPICC study: A randomized controlled trial evaluating a fixation device KT FIX Plussy	9
Information for Authors	9
Closing the gap on infection prevention staffing recommendations: Results from the beta version of the APIC staffing calculator	9
An in-depth look at ventilator-associated pneumonia in trauma patients and efforts to increase bundle compliance, education and documentation in a surgical trauma critical care unit	9
Seasonality of surgical site infection rates across a broad surgical sample and diverse health system	9
Exploring the connection of health disparities and inequities with health care-acquired infections in North America: A scoping review of the literature	9
Optimization of environmental surveillance-driven CROs infection prevention and control strategies in ICUs: a 4-year multicampus prospective intervention study	9
Information for Readers	9
Table of Contents	9
APIC Masthead	9
Clinical utility of negative methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal surveillance swabs in skin and skin structure infections	9
No detrimental effect on the hand microbiome of health care staff by frequent alcohol-based antisepsis	9
Hospital outbreak of Carbapenem-resistant acinetobacter baumannii in the context of local facility transmission	9
Antiseptic barrier caps to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
A priority framework for the development of a health care-associated infection surveillance program in Australian residential aged care homes: Analysis of a Delphi technique	9
Reducing Hysterectomy Surgical Site Infections through Updated Best Practice Guidelines for Vaginal/Abdominal Skin Preparation	9
Table of Contents	9
Rapid Cleaning Verification (RCV) of Endoscopes with “Just in Time” Staff Education to Decrease Test Failure Rate and Expense	9
Infection prevention knowledge related to central line infections and ventilator-associated pneumonias: A survey of Finnish intensive care units	8
Advancing Infection Prevention: Navigating Staffing Growth and Implementing a Career Ladder	8
Quality Initiative to Improve Intraoperative Normothermia to Reduce Hysterectomy Surgical Site Infections	8
Viral contamination on the surfaces of the personal protective equipment among health care professionals working in COVID-19 wards: A single-center prospective, observational study	8
Short-term forecasting of COVID-19 using support vector regression: An application using Zimbabwean data	8
Evaluating the virucidal activity of four disinfectants against SARS-CoV-2	8
Application of a return of investment analysis for public health training by case study	8
Editorial Board	8
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia outbreak with a commercial blood gas injector as the culprit and interventions for source and prevention: A possible passage between patient and ECMO water heater device	8
A Risk Assessment Approach to Categorize High-Level Disinfection Gaps Across the Healthcare Enterprise	8
Peripherally inserted central catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients with hematological malignancies: A retrospective 7-years single-center study	8
The Role of Cleaning and Disinfection in the Prevention of Ongoing Candida auris Transmission in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit	8
Fecal-oral transmission of SARS-CoV-2: A systematic review of evidence from epidemiological and experimental studies	8
Prolonged outbreak of clonal, mupirocin-resistant methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a neonatal intensive care unit: association with personnel and a possible environmental reservoir, anal	8
Mask use among health care workers and feelings of safety at work pre- and post- COVID-19 vaccine	8
An evaluation of interventions to improve outcomes for hospitalized patients in isolation: A systematic review	8
Impact of Implementing Oral Care in Non-ventilated Patients in an Intensive Care Unit on Hospital-onset Bacteremia Secondary to Pneumonia	8
Letter to the editor regarding the article: Diarrhea don’ts: Reducing inappropriate stool cultures and ova and parasite testing for nosocomial diarrhea	8
Containment of a Multi-facility Outbreak of Candida Auris in a Texas Metropolitan Area During COVID-19 Pandemic	8
Information for Authors	8
The role of hands in cross-contamination of kitchen surfaces during meal preparation	8
Enhancing SSI Reviews through Secure Electronic Data Capture	8
Reduction in patient refusal of CHG bathing	8
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in exhaled air using non-invasive embedded strips in masks	8
Educating health professionals about COVID-19 with ECHO telementoring	8
Current issues in reprocessing of medical and surgical instruments	8
Information for Readers	8
Healthcare-acquired Infections (HAI) Rates in Oncology Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) in Tertiary Hospital in Brazil	8
Editorial Board	8
Review of state regulations related to environmental sanitation in long-term care facilities	8
Collaborative Leak Management for Water Intrusion Events in a 100-Year-Old Acute Care Hospital	7
Urinary catheter alleviation navigator protocol (UCANP): Update to the hospital-wide implementation at a single tertiary health care center	7
Creation of an Infection Prevention Career Ladder Using the Infection Preventionist Competency Model	7
Table of Contents	7
Making Construction Compliance Visible: Developing a Joint Commission Resources Tracer for Infection Prevention Mitigation Measures During Construction	7
The impact of a novel color additive for disinfectant wipes on room cleanliness and turnover time [Letter]	7
Diretrizes básicas latino-americanas para limpeza e preparo de dispositivos médicos para esterilização	7
Genetic relatedness, antibiotic resistance, and virulence of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from health care and food sources in Wuhan, China	7
SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance as an evidence-based infection control approach in an offshore petroleum employee population	7
Do Health Inequities Cause a Greater Risk of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Acute Care Settings?	7
Reusing personal protective equipment (PPE) did not increase surgical site infection in trauma surgical patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective cohort study in Michigan Trauma Centers	7
Urine Culture Stewardship and Urinary Tract Infection Reduction in non-catheterized older adults in Nursing Home	7
Utilizing a Multi-disciplinary Approach to Reduce Central Line Utilization and Subsequent Elimination of CLABSI	7
Management of Isolation Precautions in Ambulatory Care Settings	7
National trends and disparities in herpes zoster vaccination among US older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 2008 to 2022	7
Capitalizing on a Global Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Shortage to Design a More Functional and Sustainable Isolation Gown	7
Paramedic insertion of peripheral intravenous catheters, unused catheter rates, and influencing factors: A retrospective review	7
Information for Authors	7
Associations between self-leadership and self-reported execution of infection prevention and control among physicians and nurses	7
Bacterial bioburden of duodenoscope elevator mechanism in different reprocessing stages	7
Wearing a white coat in theory class during medical school, is it justified? reply to development and validation of the knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire (LAUNDERKAP) regarding white coat	7
Provision of Home-based Long-term Services and Supports to Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic	7
State of infection prevention and control in nonacute care US settings: 2020 APIC MegaSurvey	7
Information for Authors	7
Determining infection prevention staffing needs for the pediatric ambulatory and procedural care setting	7
The Use of Midline Catheters in Place of Central Venous Catheters for Vasopressor Administration to Reduce Central Line-Associated Bacteremia	7