Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology

Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology (ISSN 0899-823X) is a distinguished monthly peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE in the United States, serving as a premier academic platform for research in infection prevention and hospital epidemiology. As an SCI-indexed publication, it maintains a significant impact factor within its field and holds a recognized standing in the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) journal rankings, typically situated within the medical or public health categories depending on the annual assessment. The journal’s scope is rigorously defined, focusing on critical areas such as the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections, epidemiological investigations, antimicrobial stewardship, and the development of evidence-based clinical practices and public health policies. While it operates under a hybrid access model rather than being fully open access, it remains a highly respected venue known for its stringent editorial standards and rigorous peer-review process. Consequently, it attracts a diverse audience of clinicians, epidemiologists, and public health officials seeking to advance the science of infection control, though authors are advised to carefully align their manuscript’s focus with the journal’s specific thematic interests to ensure optimal fit and acceptance.