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

COVID-19 outbreak and healthcare worker behavioural change toward hand hygiene practices

F. Huang*, M. Armando, S. Dufau, O. Florea, P. Brouqui, S. Boudjema

*Aix Marseille Université, IRD, MEPHI, France

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 111, 27-34

SARS-CoV-2 decontamination of skin with disinfectants active during and after application

R.K. Campos*, D. Mirchandani, G. Rafael, N. Saada, R. McMahon, S.C. Weaver

*University of Texas Medical Branch, USA

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 111, 35-39

A survey of commercially available electronic hand hygiene monitoring systems and their impact on reducing healthcare-associated infections

K-R. Cawthorne*, R.P.D. Cooke

*Department of Innovation Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 111, 40-46