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Microbial contamination, including harmful pathogens, was found on bed rails, workstations, and other frequently-touched surfaces Arlington, Va. — January 11, 2024 — A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports microbial contamination — including pathogenic and potentially pathogenic bacteria — on high-touch hospital surfaces despite compliance with recommended disinfection … Continued

Initial version offers recommendations for acute, long-term, and ambulatory care settings and collects data to inform more rigorous algorithm for the future Arlington, Va., December 20, 2023 – The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) today announced the launch of a tool intended to help Infection Prevention and Control leaders determine the … Continued

Federal Program Highlights the Role of Infection Preventionists, Provides Guidance to Help Address the Shortage of These Essential Professionals Through Apprenticeships Arlington, Va. – December 12, 2023 – With infection preventionists (IPs) in short supply at the nation’s hospitals, surgical centers, and nursing homes, APIC – the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology … Continued

Researchers recommend changes to training and strategy to better protect healthcare workers in the future Arlington, Va. — December 7, 2023 — A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), based on a survey of healthcare professionals conducted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that new efforts may … Continued

VA study finds a 45% reduction in Clostridioides difficile infections among high-risk patients with the use of doxycycline instead of azithromycin Arlington, Va. — November 2, 2023 — A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reveals that the use of doxycycline may help protect against Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) … Continued

Study shows some bloodstream infections are reduced by nearly 50% when trained nurse observers assist catheter insertion teams Arlington, Va. — October 19, 2023 — A new report published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates that implementing a dedicated team of nurses to assist with central line insertions can reduce patients’ … Continued

APIC-led coalition sends letter to state leaders urging promotion of science-based information to address vaccine hesitancy Arlington, Va., October 6, 2023 – Citing an ‘ethical responsibility’ to protect patients and residents, a diverse coalition of 17 organizations representing the nation’s infection preventionists, public health professionals, and immunocompromised patients today voiced their strong support for requiring … Continued

Arlington, Va., October 5, 2023 – A new study conducted by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggests that enhanced infection prevention and control (IPC) measures implemented to address the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a significant decrease in many healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and a reduction in respiratory viral infections (RVIs). The findings, … Continued

Arlington, Va., September 22, 2023 – The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is concerned that proposed cuts to public health funding will erode progress made to strengthen public health infrastructure and will leave our nation ill equipped to confront the next infectious disease threat. Public health and prevention accounts for only … Continued