Targeted MRSA decolonisation reduces the risk of subsequent MRSA infection — a quasi-experimental study

A.L.H. Lee*, G.C.S. Chiu, P.Y. Wong, T.K. Leung, E.L.C. Man, M.K. Mung, T.H.Y. Ho, G.C.Y. Lui, A.L.P. Yiu, V.C.Y. Chow
*Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 173, 123-129

Persistent cluster of NDM-1 carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae among patients attending a haematology ward in England

K. Wilson*, G. Moore, J.F. Turton, T. Brooks, O.M. Williams, C.R. Beck, M. Edmunds, D. Ready
*UK Health Security Agency, UK

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 173, 132-139

A tiered approach to reducing infectious and non-infectious urinary catheter-related complications in hospitalised older patients: an interrupted time-series study

F-R. Yueh*, C-Y. Lin, T-J. Fang, P-L. Hsieh, J-L. Wang, F-W. Hu
*National Cheng Kung University, No.1, University Rd., Taiwan, ROC

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 173, 164-179

Hand hygiene performance in medical students and the general population: objective assessment and behavioural factors

L. Štěpánek*, R. Trajerová, L. Štěpánek, D. Horáková
*Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 173, 180-187

Bacterial contamination of the surgical field during major orthopaedic procedures: is this a cause for concern?

J. Vanderstappen*, S. Heerwegh, J. De Schepper, B. Vundelinckx, V. Saegeman, K. Bulterys, B. Zachee
*VITAZ Hospital, Moerlandstraat 1, Belgium

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 173, 188-193

Nurse-led peer audits as a driver for improved peripheral intravenous catheter care and reduced bloodstream infections

C. Bogaert*, A. De Greve, C. Verfaillie
*General Hospital Sint Lucas, Belgium

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 173, 211-218

What grows in the sink splash zone

M.I. Garvey*, R.A. Moran, M.A.C. Wilkinson, A.D.S. Ferreira, A. Gardiner, E. Holden, A. McNally
*University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 173, 220-224

Comparison of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage in a neonatal intensive care unit between pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic periods, following the introduction of strengthened infection control measures: a retrospective study

H. Takahashi*, K. Taku, K. Mizuki, T. Hoshina
*University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 173, 250-257

Antimicrobial persistence for 10 days after antiseptic skin preparation in healthy volunteers

T. Hanson*, T. Nordby, D. Morse, A. Hollingsworth, M. Bashir
*MedSurg Division, Solventum US LLC, USA

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 173, 267-271

A systematic review and meta-analysis of outbreaks in neonatal intensive care units

E.S. Donkor*, A.A. Asantewaa, A. Odoom, J.A. Dame
*University of Ghana Medical School, Ghana

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 172, 188-209