- Gohil, Shruti K;
- Septimus, Edward;
- Sands, Kenneth E;
- Blanchard, Eunice Jackie;
- Moody, Julia;
- de St Maurice, Annabelle;
- Yokoe, Deborah;
- Kwon, Jennie;
- Grein, Jonathan;
- Cohen, Stuart;
- Uslan, Daniel;
- Vasudev, Milind;
- Mauricio, Amarah;
- Mabalot, Shannon;
- Coady, Micaela H;
- Sljivo, Selsebil;
- Smith, Kimberly;
- Carver, Brandon;
- Poland, Russell;
- Perlin, Jonathan;
- Platt, Richard;
- Huang, Susan S;
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Epicenters Program
In a survey of infection prevention programs, leaders reported frequent clinical and infection prevention practice modifications to avoid coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure that exceeded national guidance. Future pandemic responses should emphasize balanced approaches to precautions, prioritize educational campaigns to manage safety concerns, and generate an evidence-base that can guide appropriate infection prevention practices.