Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on hospital acquired infection rates in the United States: predictions and early results.

Kathleen M McMullen; Barbara A. Smith; Terri Rebmann

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Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on hospital acquired infection rates in the United States: predictions and early results.

November 25, 2020

McMullen KM, Smith BA, Rebmann T. Am J Infect Control. 2020;48(11):1409-1411.

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This commentary discusses the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on infection prevention efforts and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The authors suggest possible increases in CLABSI and CAUTI rates as a result of COVID-19 hospitalizations due to longer length of stay, increased use of prone positioning, and changes in nursing-related practices.

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