Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on hospital acquired infection rates in the United States: predictions and early results.
McMullen KM, Smith BA, Rebmann T. Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on hospital acquired infection rates in the United States: predictions and early results. Am J Infect Control. 2020;48(11):1409-1411. doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.209.
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.