System infection prevention in hospital networks in the United States-an SHEA research network inquiry into operational characteristics and current challenges

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Oct 28:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.170. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

A 54-question survey about System Healthcare Infection Prevention Programs (SHIPPs) was sent out to SHEA Research Network participants in August 2023. Thirty-eight United States-based institutions responded (38/93, 41%), of which 23 have SHIPPs. We found heterogeneity in the structure, staffing, and resources for system infection prevention (IP) programs.