Molecular detection of carbapenem resistance genes in rectal swabs from patients in Gulf Cooperation Council hospitals

M. Alqahtani*, I.A. Tickler, Z. Al Deesi, W. AlFouzan, A. Al Jabri, R. Al Jindan, S. Al Johani, S.A. Alkahtani, A. Al Kharusi, E. Mokaddas, A. Nabi, N. Saeed, A. Madian, J. Whitmore, F.C. Tenover

*Bahrain Defence Forces Hospital, Bahrain

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 112, 96-103

An automated room disinfection system using ozone is highly active against surrogates for SARS-CoV-2

G. Franke*, B. Knobling, F.H. Brill, B. Becker, E.M. Klupp, C. Belmar Campos, S. Pfefferle, M. Lütgehetmann, J.K. Knobloch

*University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 112, 108-113

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

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

“Seconds save lives – clean your hands”: the 5 May 2021 World Health Organization SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign

B. Allegranzi*, E. Tartari, D. Pittet

*World Health Organization (WHO), Switzerland

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 111, 1-3

Hand-hygiene-related clinical trials reported between 2014 and 2020: a comprehensive systematic review

C. Clancy*, T. Delungahawatta, C.P. Dunne

*University of Limerick, Ireland

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 111, 6-26