Journal of Hospital Infection
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Candidozyma auris is an urgent public health threat pathogen worldwide. Authors describe implementing an electronic questionnaire to screen for risk factors associated with #CAuris upon admission to facilities within a large healthcare system in Florida
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November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Candidozyma auris is an urgent public health threat pathogen worldwide. Authors describe implementing an electronic questionnaire to screen for risk factors associated with #CAuris upon admission to facilities within a large healthcare system in Florida
https://ow.ly/16Vl50XlBYT
https://ow.ly/16Vl50XlBYT
Authors describe an adolescent with a history of a relapse precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia who experienced events of central-line associated bloodstream infections with Bacillus species
https://ow.ly/Wqp050XlXan
https://ow.ly/Wqp050XlXan
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Authors describe an adolescent with a history of a relapse precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia who experienced events of central-line associated bloodstream infections with Bacillus species
https://ow.ly/Wqp050XlXan
https://ow.ly/Wqp050XlXan
Algorithms misclassify #Cdiff infections by ignoring emergency department stays. The new UK Health Security Agency definition fixes this https://ow.ly/2HN750XlBSk
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Algorithms misclassify #Cdiff infections by ignoring emergency department stays. The new UK Health Security Agency definition fixes this https://ow.ly/2HN750XlBSk
Surgical site infections are a leading cause of post-operation death and illness. This study evaluates the impact of smartphone-based remote monitoring of wounds on reducing healthcare visits for patients within the NHS #WoundCare #DigitalHealth
https://ow.ly/F04Z50Xmzc4
https://ow.ly/F04Z50Xmzc4
November 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Surgical site infections are a leading cause of post-operation death and illness. This study evaluates the impact of smartphone-based remote monitoring of wounds on reducing healthcare visits for patients within the NHS #WoundCare #DigitalHealth
https://ow.ly/F04Z50Xmzc4
https://ow.ly/F04Z50Xmzc4
Optimal implementation of Antibiotic Stewardship Programmes is crucial to combat #AntibioticResistance in gulf countries including the UAE. This study evaluates ASP structure in UAE hospitals for 7 core elements defined by CDC and WHO
https://ow.ly/iVu150XlX7T
https://ow.ly/iVu150XlX7T
November 12, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Optimal implementation of Antibiotic Stewardship Programmes is crucial to combat #AntibioticResistance in gulf countries including the UAE. This study evaluates ASP structure in UAE hospitals for 7 core elements defined by CDC and WHO
https://ow.ly/iVu150XlX7T
https://ow.ly/iVu150XlX7T
Study compares the risk of ventriculostomy-related infection (VRI) according to the type of external ventricular drain (EVD) used and determines which catheter is superior. Authors estimate the risk of infection depending on duration of ventriculostomy.
https://ow.ly/fQi350XlBQc
https://ow.ly/fQi350XlBQc
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Study compares the risk of ventriculostomy-related infection (VRI) according to the type of external ventricular drain (EVD) used and determines which catheter is superior. Authors estimate the risk of infection depending on duration of ventriculostomy.
https://ow.ly/fQi350XlBQc
https://ow.ly/fQi350XlBQc
In healthcare settings, acute viral respiratory infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Rapid diagnosis could improve patient management. This study assesses the impact of rapid molecular screening of respiratory viruses on hospitalized patient management
https://ow.ly/5EUh50XlYYc
https://ow.ly/5EUh50XlYYc
November 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
In healthcare settings, acute viral respiratory infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Rapid diagnosis could improve patient management. This study assesses the impact of rapid molecular screening of respiratory viruses on hospitalized patient management
https://ow.ly/5EUh50XlYYc
https://ow.ly/5EUh50XlYYc
Aerosols and droplets from dental procedures can carry infectious agents, contaminating air and surfaces. This study evaluated air decontamination using two portable devices with HEPA filters and UV-C in a dental setting. https://ow.ly/iUPG50XlX3R
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Aerosols and droplets from dental procedures can carry infectious agents, contaminating air and surfaces. This study evaluated air decontamination using two portable devices with HEPA filters and UV-C in a dental setting. https://ow.ly/iUPG50XlX3R
This systematic review evaluates financial outcomes of sepsis bundles across acute and subacute care, finding 66.7% showed cost reduction. More research is needed in RACFs and pediatrics #Sepsis #Healthcare #Research #ClinicalOutcomes https://ow.ly/x6oA50XlBMc
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
This systematic review evaluates financial outcomes of sepsis bundles across acute and subacute care, finding 66.7% showed cost reduction. More research is needed in RACFs and pediatrics #Sepsis #Healthcare #Research #ClinicalOutcomes https://ow.ly/x6oA50XlBMc
Healthcare-associated infections are a global concern, with Italy reporting one of the highest rates in Europe. WHO recommends Care Bundles to improve patient safety. This survey tested the feasibility of large-scale study on healthcare workers’ knowledge and use of CBs
https://ow.ly/2BVM50XlBJS
https://ow.ly/2BVM50XlBJS
November 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Healthcare-associated infections are a global concern, with Italy reporting one of the highest rates in Europe. WHO recommends Care Bundles to improve patient safety. This survey tested the feasibility of large-scale study on healthcare workers’ knowledge and use of CBs
https://ow.ly/2BVM50XlBJS
https://ow.ly/2BVM50XlBJS
Air quality in operating theatres is crucial for preventing surgical site infections. HVAC systems should ensure high air quality, minimizing microbial contamination. Recently, the effectiveness of downflow ultraclean air systems in preventing SSIs has been debated
https://ow.ly/zhcq50XlWWz
https://ow.ly/zhcq50XlWWz
November 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Air quality in operating theatres is crucial for preventing surgical site infections. HVAC systems should ensure high air quality, minimizing microbial contamination. Recently, the effectiveness of downflow ultraclean air systems in preventing SSIs has been debated
https://ow.ly/zhcq50XlWWz
https://ow.ly/zhcq50XlWWz
Authors explored enhanced infection-prevention and control interventions for reducing CRAB colonization/ infection in an intensive care unit #IPC #ICUResearch #HealthcareInnovation
https://ow.ly/37IN50XlYAA
https://ow.ly/37IN50XlYAA
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Authors explored enhanced infection-prevention and control interventions for reducing CRAB colonization/ infection in an intensive care unit #IPC #ICUResearch #HealthcareInnovation
https://ow.ly/37IN50XlYAA
https://ow.ly/37IN50XlYAA
In response to increasing hospital-onset Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, a quality improvement initiative was launched to reduce peripheral intravenous catheters-related phlebitis and hospital-onset Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
https://ow.ly/gaon50XmyZp
https://ow.ly/gaon50XmyZp
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
In response to increasing hospital-onset Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, a quality improvement initiative was launched to reduce peripheral intravenous catheters-related phlebitis and hospital-onset Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
https://ow.ly/gaon50XmyZp
https://ow.ly/gaon50XmyZp
Healthcare-associated respiratory viral infections (HA-RVI) are a significant but under-reported threat for hospitalized children. Antibiotic use drives up #AntimicrobialResistance and winter outbreaks overwhelm our healthcare systems
https://ow.ly/qpwL50XlBAf
https://ow.ly/qpwL50XlBAf
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Healthcare-associated respiratory viral infections (HA-RVI) are a significant but under-reported threat for hospitalized children. Antibiotic use drives up #AntimicrobialResistance and winter outbreaks overwhelm our healthcare systems
https://ow.ly/qpwL50XlBAf
https://ow.ly/qpwL50XlBAf
Visual inspections can't catch all contaminants. New study shows fluorescing substances are present post-cleaning. ATP levels were higher in these areas, indicating overlooked risks. Further evaluation of fluorescence for cleaning is needed #NHS #CleaningStudy
https://ow.ly/43EY50XlBxB
https://ow.ly/43EY50XlBxB
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Visual inspections can't catch all contaminants. New study shows fluorescing substances are present post-cleaning. ATP levels were higher in these areas, indicating overlooked risks. Further evaluation of fluorescence for cleaning is needed #NHS #CleaningStudy
https://ow.ly/43EY50XlBxB
https://ow.ly/43EY50XlBxB
The implementation of proactive screening has reduced #MRSA infections in hospital settings. This study evaluated the health and cost implications of the utilization of a rapid PCR-based testing strategy compared to conventional strategies
https://ow.ly/Mi7R50XlCq6
https://ow.ly/Mi7R50XlCq6
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The implementation of proactive screening has reduced #MRSA infections in hospital settings. This study evaluated the health and cost implications of the utilization of a rapid PCR-based testing strategy compared to conventional strategies
https://ow.ly/Mi7R50XlCq6
https://ow.ly/Mi7R50XlCq6
Aseptic technique is vital in nursing, with varied applications. This review of 2812 studies reveals differences in terminology around aseptic technique. This will guide future research #Nursing #AsepticTechnique
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00266-X/fulltext
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00266-X/fulltext
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Aseptic technique is vital in nursing, with varied applications. This review of 2812 studies reveals differences in terminology around aseptic technique. This will guide future research #Nursing #AsepticTechnique
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00266-X/fulltext
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00266-X/fulltext
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nudge-based messages on hand soap usage in a Japanese hospital setting.
https://ow.ly/aMZe50XmyaT
https://ow.ly/aMZe50XmyaT
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nudge-based messages on hand soap usage in a Japanese hospital setting.
https://ow.ly/aMZe50XmyaT
https://ow.ly/aMZe50XmyaT
This meta-analysis compared colistin monotherapy with colistin combination therapy for patients with multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Acinetobacter baumannii infection #AntibioticResistance
https://ow.ly/9MHh50XlYCw
https://ow.ly/9MHh50XlYCw
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
This meta-analysis compared colistin monotherapy with colistin combination therapy for patients with multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Acinetobacter baumannii infection #AntibioticResistance
https://ow.ly/9MHh50XlYCw
https://ow.ly/9MHh50XlYCw
📢Last chance to register for tomorrow's Journal Club webinar with IPC Partners on integrated IPC & AMS strategies from a global perspective.
Featuring papers led by Jon Otter & Dr Phil Norville, chaired by Elisabeth Ridgway.
🔗 More info: https://ow.ly/yVXc50XaXTn
#IPC #AMS #Journalclub
Featuring papers led by Jon Otter & Dr Phil Norville, chaired by Elisabeth Ridgway.
🔗 More info: https://ow.ly/yVXc50XaXTn
#IPC #AMS #Journalclub
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
📢Last chance to register for tomorrow's Journal Club webinar with IPC Partners on integrated IPC & AMS strategies from a global perspective.
Featuring papers led by Jon Otter & Dr Phil Norville, chaired by Elisabeth Ridgway.
🔗 More info: https://ow.ly/yVXc50XaXTn
#IPC #AMS #Journalclub
Featuring papers led by Jon Otter & Dr Phil Norville, chaired by Elisabeth Ridgway.
🔗 More info: https://ow.ly/yVXc50XaXTn
#IPC #AMS #Journalclub
This study continues the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and genetic determinants of hypervirulence in Klebsiella pneumoniae associated with combat injuries in Ukraine #UkraineWar
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00335-4/abstract
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00335-4/abstract
November 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This study continues the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and genetic determinants of hypervirulence in Klebsiella pneumoniae associated with combat injuries in Ukraine #UkraineWar
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00335-4/abstract
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00335-4/abstract
Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains have spread globally, prompting WHO to classify this pathogen as a critical priority. High-risk clones are prevalent. #PAeruginosa strains carrying the blaNDM gene have been increasingly reported worldwide
https://ow.ly/wSgA50XlCjv
https://ow.ly/wSgA50XlCjv
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains have spread globally, prompting WHO to classify this pathogen as a critical priority. High-risk clones are prevalent. #PAeruginosa strains carrying the blaNDM gene have been increasingly reported worldwide
https://ow.ly/wSgA50XlCjv
https://ow.ly/wSgA50XlCjv
The WHO #HandHygiene tool has shown inadequate hand hygiene levels in healthcare settings in various sub-Saharan countries. Authors applied it to describe hand hygiene in public health facilities in Ethiopia
https://ow.ly/hEWF50XlFWe
https://ow.ly/hEWF50XlFWe
Evaluation of hand hygiene implementation in hospitals in the post-war Tigray region of Ethiopia, using the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework
Healthcare-associated infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among health personnel worldwide. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) …
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November 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The WHO #HandHygiene tool has shown inadequate hand hygiene levels in healthcare settings in various sub-Saharan countries. Authors applied it to describe hand hygiene in public health facilities in Ethiopia
https://ow.ly/hEWF50XlFWe
https://ow.ly/hEWF50XlFWe
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FIS International 2025 is next month and there’s still time to register to attend. Join us in Bournemouth this year for 1, 2 or all 3 days of conference 👉 https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/registration-and-fees
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November 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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FIS International 2025 is next month and there’s still time to register to attend. Join us in Bournemouth this year for 1, 2 or all 3 days of conference 👉 https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/registration-and-fees
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FIS International 2025 is next month and there’s still time to register to attend. Join us in Bournemouth this year for 1, 2 or all 3 days of conference 👉 https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/registration-and-fees
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Faecal microbiota transplantation is a procedure designed to modulate the gut #microbiome. This study aims to assess the prevalence of enteropathogenic micro-organisms and antimicrobial-resistant gut bacteria among potential stool donors
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November 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Faecal microbiota transplantation is a procedure designed to modulate the gut #microbiome. This study aims to assess the prevalence of enteropathogenic micro-organisms and antimicrobial-resistant gut bacteria among potential stool donors
https://ow.ly/CBqV50XlC8g
https://ow.ly/CBqV50XlC8g