The study objective was to quantify infection rate trends for central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in 89 Alabama hospitals from 2015 to 2021 to analyze how the COVID-19
Blood cultures (BC) are the primary method of diagnosing bloodstream infections (BSI). BCs may also result positive due to contamination and translocation of microbes across tissue barriers. Tissue barrier breaks occur during chemotherapy, ischemic
Proper high-level disinfection (HLD) or sterilization of flexible endoscopes is integral to preventing the transmission of potential pathogens between patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. However, the inner channels of flexible endoscopes can
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Nurses are at the forefront of public health emergencies facing psychological pressures ensuing from the loss of patients and potential risk of infection while treating the infected. This study examines whether inclusive leadership has