Recommendations for change in infection prevention programs and practice

Robert Garcia; Sue Barnes; Roy Boukidjian; Linda Kaye Goss; Maureen Spencer; Edward J. Septimus; Marc Oliver Wright; Shannon Munro; Sara M. Reese; Mohamad G. Fakih; Charles E. Edmiston; Martin Levesque

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2022.04.007

Recommendations for change in infection prevention programs and practice

Robert Garcia, Sue Barnes, Roy Boukidjian, Linda Kaye Goss, Maureen Spencer, Edward J. Septimus, Marc Oliver Wright, Shannon Munro, Sara M. Reese, Mohamad G. Fakih, Charles E. Edmiston, Martin Levesque

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1281-1295
Number of pages	15
Journal	American Journal of Infection Control
Volume	50
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2022.04.007
State	Published - Dec 2022

Keywords

Antibiotic-resistant organisms
Decolonization
Emerging pathogens
Environment of care
Healthcare-associated infections
Infection prevention and control programs
Surveillance
United States
Humans
Pandemics/prevention & control
Health Facilities
COVID-19/prevention & control
Cross Infection/prevention & control
Infection Control/methods

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases
Health Policy
Epidemiology

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