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

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

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

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

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

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#IPC

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

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

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

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

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

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nudge-based messages on hand soap usage in a Japanese hospital setting. 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#AntibioticResistance

📢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

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#UkraineWar

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

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#HandHygiene

One month to go! 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 #IPC #infection #InfectiousDiseases #microbiology #IDSky

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

Delayed discharge of patients considered medically fit for discharge places operational and economic strain on hospitals. This patient population experiences a considerable burden of infection and of hospital acquired pneumonia 📗https://ow.ly/rtrI50XkTHb

New review in @thejhi.bsky.social finds very limited evidence around cleaning the external body of point-of-use (POU) tap filters. Using grounded theory, researchers highlight risks like retrograde contamination, cleaning practices & system flaws. www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S019...

What do we mean my aspectic technique? This review highlights the variation in definitions, principles, and application across evidence-based literature. It is informing a larger planned program of research. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #infectioncontrol #nursing @thejhi.bsky.social

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📗The Journal of Hospital Infection is seeking two new Editors to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the direction of a high-impact research journal in infection prevention and control ▶️Apply now: https://ow.ly/yzmE50X7LeE

Reprocessing single-use medical devices is common. Standardized guidelines are needed to ensure the quality/safety of reprocessed SUDs. This study examines factors associated with SUD reprocessing in Taiwan https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00251-8/fulltext

The WHO Bacterial Pathogen Priority List highlights Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria #CRGNB as top priorities. The survey assesses burden of CRGNB infections & evaluates microbio lab capacity in Vietnam https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00247-6/fulltext

Toilets in hospitals cater for all, but introduction of unisex toilets highlights potential microbiological risks between bathroom facilities. This project establishes cultivable microbiome in healthcare toilets https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00250-6/fulltext

Carbapenemase producing Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales are a growing threat in UK, associated with mortality and cost. This review synthesises evidence in prevalence of CP-CRE in healthcare & community settings https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00249-X/fulltext

Authors compare the risk of ventriculostomy-related infection according to the type of external ventricular drain used to determine which catheter is superior https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00274-9/fulltext

📗The Journal of Hospital Infection is seeking two new Editors to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the direction of a high-impact research journal in infection prevention and control ▶️Apply now: https://ow.ly/yzmE50X7LeE

Algorithms to classify #Cdiff as hospital- or community-onset rely on duration between patient hospital admission & specimen date for classification. This fails to account for stays in EDs. UKHSA revised the definition https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00273-7/fulltext

An escape room game boosted healthcare workers' MDRO management knowledge, with retention high at three months post-training. Participants rated it 9.3/10, and the model could work for various specialties! https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00271-3/fulltext

New review evaluates economic impact of #sepsis bundles in acute care. Results indicate clinical & economic effectiveness of sepsis bundle implementation in acute care. Standardizing evaluation methods is crucial🩸 https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00265-8/fulltext

🚨 We’re hiring! The Journal of Hospital Infection is seeking two new Editors to help shape leading research in infection prevention & control. Apply now and be part of our next stage of development! www.his.org.uk/journals/jou...

🚨 New #ESGNI study @thejhi.bsky.social Survey (134 respondents, 27 countries) on follow-up of carbapenemase-producing GNB: ➡️ No consensus on follow-up of CPGN carriers. Evidence-based guidance is needed! #IPC #screening #MDRO #CPE #CPAB #CPPA www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S019...

HAIs contribute to longer hospital stays, antimicrobial resistance & annual costs exceeding €7bn across Europe. This survey tests the feasibility of a large-scale study on healthcare workers’ knowledge of care bundles https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00269-5/fulltext

Study evaluates IPC training in Kenya. Assesses participant knowledge/satisfaction with a training workshop through pre- and post-tests and a five-point Likert scale. Findings affirm the effectiveness of structured training in LMICs https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088925000496

🦠Study confirms that healthcare-associated respiratory viral infections are common in hospitalised children & lead to worse outcomes. Under-reporting leads to inaction & precludes understanding of how to best prevent https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00268-3/fulltext

C. auris is an urgent public health threat pathogen worldwide. Authors describe implementing an electronic questionnaire to screen all patients for risk factors associated with #Cauris upon admission https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00272-5/fulltext

To mark #WorldMRSADay, we are sharing free resources from the Society so you can learn more about the impact of this superbug, and what you can do to tackle it. 🦠MRSA Guidelines: https://ow.ly/nbyx50TB0Qz 🦠One-page summary: https://ow.ly/P6bh50TB0QA

Aseptic technique is key in nursing practice but varies across contexts and nurses. This scoping review maps current literature to clarify concepts and definitions of asepsis and aseptic technique in clinical nursing ▶️https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00266-X/fulltext

🦠Carbapenem-resistant Providencia spp: the threat at the door New work evaluates clinical characteristics, risk factors & outcomes of carbapenem-resistant & carbapenem-susceptible Providencia spp. infection https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00180-X/abstract

Welcome to Dr Martyn Wilkinson as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hospital Infection📗 Dr Wilkinson will lead the journal into its next chapter, continuing its mission of publishing high-quality research. Read Martyn's first interview: ow.ly/bWrh50WVHX5

New study investigates the current status of hand hygiene practices and knowledge among anaesthesiology personnel in China, providing a reference for improving hand hygiene standards among healthcare workers. https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00176-8/abstract

Out now from us in @thejhi.bsky.social - operational considerations in running an #NHS #FMT service: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @imperialmdr.bsky.social @imperialbrc.bsky.social #GastroSky #MicroSky #IDSky

This builds on the SinkBug group's earlier work in @thejhi.bsky.social www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S019... where we showed that sink infrastructure in hospitals was common, highly varied, and that antibiotics were detected in a third of sink-traps.

This study evaluates bacterial contamination of ultrasound probes in EDs, considering hospital types and cleaning methods. https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00095-7/fulltext

Thanks @thejhi.bsky.social for a thorough and efficient peer-review process and pre-proof pub of our article about how N95s and single-occupancy work together to prevent nosocomial COVID in hospitals www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... coauthors: @robynschofield3.bsky.social @nicgeard.bsky.social