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U.S. infection preventionists face burnout and staffing shortages despite growing demands and evolving roles post-pandemic.
Infection preventionists (IPs) in the U.S. face rising workloads, staffing shortages, and burnout despite expanded roles post-pandemic.
Demand for CIC certification has intensified hiring challenges, while inconsistent staffing standards leave smaller facilities under-resourced.
IPs are evolving from compliance-focused roles to systems leaders, requiring strong communication, emotional intelligence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The profession is diversifying beyond nursing, embracing backgrounds in lab science, pharmacy, and industrial hygiene.
Experts stress the need for leadership development, sustainable practices, and recognition of IP work as a strategic investment in patient safety.
With heightened scrutiny from The Joint Commission and threats from pathogens like Candida auris, success depends on systemic change, mental health support, and organizational culture that values prevention.
Los especialistas en prevención de infecciones de EE. UU. se enfrentan al agotamiento y a la escasez de personal a pesar de las crecientes demandas y la evolución de los roles después de la pandemia.