Therapies in oncology have evolved rapidly over the last years. At the same pace,
supportive care for patients receiving cancer therapy has also evolved, allowing patients to …

This innovative, practical guide introduces researchers to the use of the video reflexive
ethnography in health and health services research. This methodology has enjoyed …

Background Biocidal high-touch surfaces contact surfaces can be used to help reduce
healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). While the bactericidal protocols are well developed …

Clinicians and infection control (IC) experts have raised concerns about the validity and
impact of public reporting of health care–associated infection (HAI) on clinical care. 1, 2 …

Background Any approach promoting a culture of safety and the prevention of health care–
associated infections (HCAIs) should involve all stakeholders, including by definition the …

Background Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are among the most critical challenges
for patients and healthcare providers. To achieve the goals of the surveillance system, it is …

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are a very common source of
healthcare-associated infection (HAI). Incidence of CLABSI has been significantly reduced …

Background The accuracy of health care− associated infections (HAIs) statistics in many
countries is questionable and the main reasons of this inaccuracy are not well-known. The …

Background In many countries, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are problematic in
long-term aged care living facilities. In the United States (US), HAIs occur frequently in …

OBJECTIVETo assess hospital surgical-site infection (SSI) identification and reporting
following colon surgery and abdominal hysterectomy via a statewide external …