EUCIC Guidance

Together with the European Committee on Infection Control (EUCIC), the ESCMID Guidelines Director and Guidelines Officer drive the development and update of guidance documents for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). Through a dedicated Working Group, EUCIC integrates cutting-edge scientific evidence into healthcare practice to reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAI) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and strengthen the overall foundations of healthcare systems.

Guidelines

Multidisciplinary stewardship is essential to tackle HAI and AMR challenges. These guidance documents are designed to drive changes by intertwining effective infection prevention measures with diagnostic precision and antibiotic policy. EUCIC's mission includes ensuring the availability and accessibility of guidance documents, providing regular updates to existing guidelines, facilitating the development of a standardised infection prevention lexicon across Europe, and evaluating implementation strategies considering local needs and resources. 

To help you with this challenge, the EUCIC Guidance Working Group has put together the EUCIC Series, a collection of guidance documents that serve as pillars of support for the IPC community, encompassing FAQs, technical documents, assessment frameworks, consensus papers, and white papers. Following a consultation with EUCIC members in 2023, the roadmap for new guidance documents is ready to address emerging challenges with foresight and precision.

Guidelines and systematic reviews

ESCMID/EUCIC clinical practice guidelines on perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in patients colonized by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria before surgery.

Righi E et al. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2023;29(4):463–479.

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ESCMID-EUCIC clinical guidelines on decolonization of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria carriers.

Tacconelli E et al. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2019;25(7):807–817.

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ESCMID guidelines on testing for SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic individuals to prevent transmission in the healthcare setting.

Carrara E et al. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2022;28(5):672–680.

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Analysis of the challenges in implementing guidelines to prevent the spread of multidrug-resistant gram-negatives in Europe.

Tacconelli E et al. BMJ Open. 2019;9(5):e027683.

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Colonisation with Extended-Spectrum Cephalosporin-Resistant Enterobacterales and Infection Risk in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Righi E et al. Infect Dis Ther. 2023;12(2):623-636.

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Decolonization of drug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae carriers: A scoping review of the literature

Mascolo A et al. J Infect Public Health. 2023;16(3):376–383.

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The methodology of surveillance for antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections in Europe (SUSPIRE): a systematic review of publicly available information.

Núñez-Núñez M et al. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2018;24(2):105–109.

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ESCMID guidelines for the management of the infection control measures to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria in hospitalized patients

Tacconelli E et al. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2014;20 Suppl 1:1–55.

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Guidelines under development

ESCMID/EUCIC clinical practice guidelines on perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in patients colonized by multidrug-resistant Gram-positive bacteria before surgery.

White papers, consensus, and reviews

Driven by the collective expertise of EUCIC members, several white papers, consensus documents, and reviews of IPC topics have been published. New documents are also currently under development.

Bridging the gap between surveillance data and antimicrobial stewardship in the animal sector – Practical practical guidance from the JPIAMR ARCH and COMBACTE-MAGNET EPI-Net networks.

Compri M et al. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2020;75(Suppl 2):ii52-ii66.

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Bridging the gap between surveillance data and antimicrobial stewardship in the outpatient sector – Practical guidance from the JPIAMR ARCH and COMBACTE-MAGNET EPI-Net networks.

Arieti F et al. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2020;75(Suppl 2):ii42-ii51.

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Bridging the gap between human and animal surveillance data, antibiotic policy and stewardship in the hospital sector-practical guidance from the JPIAMR ARCH and COMBACTE-MAGNET EPI-Net networks. 

Pezzani MD et al. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2020;75(Suppl 2):ii20-ii32.

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Bridging the gap between surveillance data and antimicrobial stewardship in long-term care facilities – Practical guidance from the JPIAMR ARCH and COMBACTE-MAGNET EPI-Net networks.

Sibani M et al. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2020;75(Suppl 2):ii33-ii41.

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Education and training programmes for infection prevention and control professionals: mapping the current opportunities and local needs in European countries.

Tsioutis C et al. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2020;9(1):183.

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A guide on ESCMID guidance documents.

Scudeller L et al. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2019;25(2):155–162.

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Collaboration with stakeholders

EUCIC members regularly create guidance documents alongside key stakeholders invested in infection control, AMR, and preventive measures. Partnerships with esteemed institutions like the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), World Health Organization (WHO) Europe, the Hospital Infection Society, and others from the EUCIC Stakeholder Board enrich the collective efforts in this field. Are you willing to join the EUCIC Guidance Working Group and contribute to this mission? Please use the contact form below.