Incidence and impact of hospital-acquired pneumonia: a Portuguese nationwide four-year study

J. Gonçalves-Pereira*, P. Mergulhão, B. Nunes, F. Froes

*Hospital Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 112, 1-5

Long-term contamination of sink drains by carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales in three intensive care units: characteristics and transmission to patients

C. Lemarié*, C. Legeay, R. Mahieu, F. Moal, C. Ramont, A. Kouatchet, M. Eveillard

*Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, France

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 112, 16-20

Virucidal efficacy of different formulations for hand and surface disinfection targeting SARS CoV-2

K. Steinhauer*, T.L. Meister, D. Todt, A. Krawczyk, L. Paßvogel, B. Becker, D. Paulmann, B. Bischoff, M. Eggers, S. Pfaender, F.H.H. Brill, E. Steinmann

*Schülke & Mayr GmbH, Germany

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 112, 27-30

Olanexidine gluconate formulations as environmental disinfectants for enveloped viruses infection control

K. Imai*, A. Hagi, S. Yamagawa, D. Sano

*Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc., Japan

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 112, 37-41

Healthcare staff perceptions towards influenza and potential COVID-19 vaccination in the 2020 pandemic context

T. Robbins*, L. Berry, F. Wells, H. Randeva, S. Laird

*University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, UK

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 112, 45-48

Routine antiseptic baths and MRSA decolonization: diverse approaches across Singapore’s acute-care hospitals

F. Hong*, S. Salmon, X.Y. Ong, K. Liew, Y. Koh, A. Young, B. Ang, M.L. Foo, L.C. Lee, M.L. Ling, K. Marimuthu, S. Pada, B.F. Poh, K.C. Thoon, D. Fisher

*Ministry of Health, Singapore

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 112, 87-91

Relative faecal abundance of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales and its impact on infections among intensive care unit patients: a pilot study

B. Pilmis*, A. Mizrahi, G. Péan de Ponfilly, F. Philippart, C. Bruel, J.-R. Zahar, A. Le Monnier

*Équipe mobile de microbiologie clinique, France

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 112, 92-95

The sourcing and use of high physical resemblance personal protective equipment to train healthcare workers, improve confidence and conserve medical-grade equipment

S. Bumpstead*, Z.J. Lim, L. Kuhn, D. Flynn, C.-L. Bakos, E. Potter, D. Egerton-Warburton

*Monash Medical Centre Clayton, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 112, 104-107