Recommended Citation
Garcia R, Barnes S, Boukidjian R, Goss LK, Spencer M, Septimus EJ, Wright MO, Munro S, Reese SM, Fakih MG, Edmiston CE, Jr., and Levesque M. Recommendations for Change in Infection Prevention Programs and Practice. Am J Infect Control 2022.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-4-2022
Publication Title
American journal of infection control
Abstract
Fifty years of evolution in infection prevention and control programs have involved significant accomplishments related to clinical practices, methodologies, and technology. However, regulatory mandates, and resource and research limitations, coupled with emerging infection threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic, present considerable challenges for infection preventionists. This article provides guidance and recommendations in 14 key areas. These interventions should be considered for implementation by United States health care facilities in the near future.
Medical Subject Headings
Humans; United States; Cross Infection/prevention & control/epidemiology; Pandemics/prevention & control; COVID-19/prevention & control; Health Facilities; Infection Control/methods; Antibiotic-resistant organisms; Decolonization; Emerging pathogens; Environment of care; Healthcare-associated infections; Infection prevention and control programs; Surveillance
PubMed ID
35525498
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
Volume
50
Issue
12
First Page
1281
Last Page
1295
