A nationwide survey of infection prevention and control and high-level disinfection and sterilization practices in the Dominican Republic.

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are often preventable and cause significant morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of data on HAIs in low- and middle-income countries. This study surveyed Dominican Republic hospitals, revealing that 60% had Infection Prevention, and Control (IPC) programs, but gaps remain in IPC committees, training, data tracking, and reporting.