Authors: |
Halverson, T; Mikolajczak, A; Mora, N; Silkaitis, C; Stout, S |
Article Title: |
Impact of COVID-19 on Hospital Acquired Infections. |
Abstract: |
While there are established and effective guidelines for prevention of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on those implemented practices and policies have not been thoroughly investigated. This report examines the impact of COVID-19 on HAI rates at two hospitals within the same healthcare system. HAIs significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic which correlated with the use of overtime and agency nursing hours. |
Journal Title: |
American Journal of Infection Control
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ISSN: |
1527-3296; 0196-6553 |
Publisher: |
Unknown
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Date Published: |
2022 |