(Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol[TA])
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  • Pediatric gastrointestinal surgical site infections: a case-control study. [Journal Article]
    Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2026 Jul 22; :1-9. [Online ahead of print]Khoury V, Viana Cardenas EP, … Mathew RIC
  • CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight the importance of language-concordant care and consideration of other social vulnerabilities in pediatric GI surgical care. Adult-based SIR models may not be applicable to children, highlighting the need for pediatric-specific measures that ensure equitable access to preventive care.
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  • Evaluation of the impact of a novel surgical handwashing method on reformation of microbial flora on surgeons' hands. [Journal Article]
    Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2026 Jul 21; :1-4. [Online ahead of print]Tokyay A, Kaya Ş, … Kaya GIC
  • CONCLUSIONS: Compared with the conventional surgical handwashing technique, reapplication of povidone-iodine without a final rinse resulted in significantly reduced bacterial recolonization on surgeons' hands at 1 and 2 hours after hand antisepsis. These findings suggest that this modified technique may provide prolonged antimicrobial activity during surgical procedures. Further large-scale studies are warranted to confirm its clinical utility.
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  • Shifting surveillance: the federalization of healthcare-associated infection reporting in the U.S. [Journal Article]
    Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2026 Jul 17; :1-6. [Online ahead of print]Reagan JK, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, … Zellar VIC
  • CONCLUSIONS: The majority of states have adopted HAI legislation, with state-level reporting laws and policies demonstrating continuous development from 2002 to 2024. Early HAI surveillance efforts, while guided by emerging federal government influences, were primarily based on state policy. However, since 2009, new state laws and policies have increasingly adopted federal policies. Over time, state reliance on federal standards has created a policy shift: state HAI reporting frameworks have expanded and adapted to federal policy, creating a legal environment marked by growing federal-state integration.
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  • Sustained reduction in blood culture utilization following a crisis-driven diagnostic stewardship intervention. [Journal Article]
    Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2026 Jul 17; :1-4. [Online ahead of print]Cohen-Yatziv L, Mena Lora A, … Borgetti SIC
  • Following a global 2024 blood culture bottle shortage, we implemented a multidisciplinary stewardship intervention to reduce utilization. Upon supply normalization in 2025, a durable 34.8% reduction in utilization was maintained without increasing sepsis-related mortality, demonstrating that crisis-driven shifts can successfully establish a sustainable "new steady state."
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  • Natural ventilation performance for airborne diseases management in a deployable treatment facility. [Journal Article]
    Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2026 Jul 16; :1-7. [Online ahead of print]Fontana L, Cortellessa G, … Buonanno GIC
  • CONCLUSIONS: Under favorable wind conditions and optimized configurations, the IDTM can achieve ventilation rates consistent with the 160 L/s recommendation for airborne precautions. While this provides substantial protection for healthcare workers, individual-room isolation remains essential for patient management. Operationally, removing window-mounted nets is the most effective way to ensure safety targets are met; hybrid ventilation measures should be considered during low-wind conditions.
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