Impact of COVID-19 on Hospital Acquired Infections. Journal Article

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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
ISSN: 1527-3296; 0196-6553
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2022