Prospective surveillance effectively reduced rates of surgical site infection associated with elective colorectal surgery at a university hospital in Japan.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) gram-negative (GN) bacteria is increasing globally and is complicated by patient movement between acute and long-term care facilities (LTCFs). In Asia, the contribution of LTCFs as a source of MDR GN infections is poorly described. We aimed to define the association bet...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Venkatachalam I,Yang HL,Fisher D,Lye DC,Moi Lin L,Tambyah P,Perl TM

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the 1984-1985 influenza season, outbreaks of influenza A (H3N2) occurred in three Connecticut nursing homes. Influenza vaccination rates were 67% (96 out of 144), 35% (30 out of 85) and 69% (332 out of 483), respectively. The relative risk of illness for vaccinated compared to unvaccinated residents was 1.8 (95...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Cartter ML,Renzullo PO,Helgerson SD,Martin SM,Jekel JF

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of copper-coating in reducing environmental colonization in an intensive-care unit (ICU) with multidrug-resistant-organism (MDRO) endemicity DESIGN Interventional, comparative crossover trial SETTING The general ICU of Attikon University hospital in Athens, Greece PATIENTS Those admi...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Souli M,Antoniadou A,Katsarolis I,Mavrou I,Paramythiotou E,Papadomichelakis E,Drogari-Apiranthitou M,Panagea T,Giamarellou H,Petrikkos G,Armaganidis A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Food is an established source of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae. Hand hygiene and cooking prevent transmission, but hands could be recontaminated by touching used cutting boards. ESBL-producing Escherichia coli were identified on 12% of cutting boards and 50% of gloves after poultry ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Tschudin-Sutter S,Frei R,Stephan R,Hächler H,Nogarth D,Widmer AF

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) can be associated with serious infectious complications. We evaluated the effect of education and feedback on process measures to improve PVC care and infectious complications. DESIGN:Quasi-experimental controlled crossover study with sampling before and aft...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Fakih MG,Jones K,Rey JE,Berriel-Cass D,Kalinicheva T,Szpunar S,Saravolatz LD

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:More than 50% of women with clinically apparent infection after mastectomy did not meet the 2020 National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) definition for surgical site infection (SSI). Implant loss was similar whether the 2020 NHSN SSI definition was met or not, suggesting equivalent adverse outcomes regardless of res...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Bediako-Bowan AAA,Warren DK,Nickel KB,Fraser VJ,Olsen MA

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies in the 1970s and 1980s suggested that environmental surface contamination played a negligible role in the endemic transmission of healthcare-associated infections. However, recent studies have demonstrated that several major nosocomial pathogens are shed by patients and contaminate hospital surfaces at concent...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Otter JA,Yezli S,French GL

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed antibiotic use data from 29 southeastern US hospitals over a 5-year period to determine changes in antibiotic use after the fluoroquinolone US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory update in 2016. Fluoroquinolone use declined both before and after the FDA announcement, and the use of select, alternat...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Yarrington ME,Anderson DJ,Dodds Ashley E,Jones T,Davis A,Johnson M,Lokhnygina Y,Sexton DJ,Moehring RW

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New studies have been published regarding the epidemiology of Clostridium difficile in topics such as asymptomatic C. difficile colonization, community-associated C. difficile infection, environmental contamination outside healthcare settings, animal colonization, and the interactions between C. difficile and the gut ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Revolinski SL,Munoz-Price LS

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate adherence to components of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for preventing the transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in healthcare facilities. DESIGN:Multihospital study using direct observation and a standardized questionnaire. SETTING:Three urban hospitals (...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Sutton PM,Nicas M,Reinisch F,Harrison RJ

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the feasibility of electronic data capture of postdischarge durations and evaluate total durations of antimicrobial exposure related to inpatient hospital stays. DESIGN:Multicenter, retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Two community hospitals and 1 academic medical center. PATIENTS:Hospitalized pa...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Dyer AP,Dodds Ashley E,Anderson DJ,Sarubbi C,Wrenn R,Hicks LA,Srinivasan A,Moehring RW

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To summarize and discuss logistic and administrative challenges we encountered during the Benefits of Enhanced Terminal Room (BETR) Disinfection Study and lessons learned that are pertinent to future utilization of ultraviolet (UV) disinfection devices in other hospitals DESIGN Multicenter cluster randomized...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Anderson DJ,Knelson LP,Moehring RW,Lewis SS,Weber DJ,Chen LF,Triplett PF,Blocker M,Cooney RM,Schwab JC,Lokhnygina Y,Rutala WA,Sexton DJ,CDC Prevention Epicenters Program.

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Describe the clinical and molecular epidemiology of incident Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) cases in Chicago area acute healthcare facilities (HCFs). DESIGN AND SETTING:Laboratory, clinical, and epidemiologic information was collected for patients with incident CDI who were admitted to acute HCFs in F...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Black SR,Weaver KN,Jones RC,Ritger KA,Petrella LA,Sambol SP,Vernon M,Burton S,Garcia-Houchins S,Weber SG,Lavin MA,Gerding D,Johnson S,Gerber SI

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We assessed the frequency and relatedness of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates to determine whether healthcare workers, the environment, or admitted patients could be a reservoir for MRSA on a burn trauma unit (BTU). We also assessed risk factors for MRSA colonization among BTU patie...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Schweizer M,Ward M,Cobb S,McDanel J,Leder L,Wibbenmeyer L,Latenser B,Diekema D,Herwaldt L

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In August 2002, the Oklahoma State Department of Health received a report of six patients with unexplained hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection treated in the same pain remediation clinic. We investigated the outbreak's extent and etiology. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS:We conducted a retrosp...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Comstock RD,Mallonee S,Fox JL,Moolenaar RL,Vogt TM,Perz JF,Bell BP,Crutcher JM

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Presently, evidence guiding clinicians on the optimal approach to safely screen patients for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to a nonemergent hospital procedure is scarce. In this report, we describe our experience in screening for SARS-CoV-2 prior to semiurgent and urgent hospital procedures. DESIGN:Ret...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Shah AS,Walkoff LA,Kuzo RS,Callstrom MR,Brown MJ,Kendrick ML,Narr BJ,Berbari E

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify delayed prophylaxis from a pre-existing database and strategies to improve performance. SETTING:A skilled nursing facility with 14 floors (4 buildings). The "outbreak unit" was a 50- to 60-bed floor. METHODS:We performed surveillance during six seasons using one protocol. Prophylaxis was started...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Drinka PJ,Krause P,Nest L,Gravenstein S,Goodman B,Shult P

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present basic information that a hospital epidemiologist needs when designing a surveillance system for noninfectious adverse outcomes of care. Specific topics reflect key characteristics of such a surveillance system: the purpose, rationale, priorities, definitions, data collection tools, data collection, analysis...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Massanari RM,Wilkerson K,Swartzendruber S

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Standing order programs (SOPs), which allow for vaccination without an individual physician order, are the most effective mechanism to achieve high vaccination rates. Among the suggested settings for the utilization of SOPs are hospital inpatient units, because they provide care for those most likely to bene...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Middleton DB,Lin CJ,Smith KJ,Zimmerman RK,Nowalk MP,Roberts MS,Fox DE

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The quality of environmental hygiene in hospitals is under increasing scrutiny from both healthcare providers and consumers because the prevalence of serious infections due to multidrug-resistant pathogens has reached alarming levels. On the basis of the results from a small number of hospitals, we undertook ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Carling PC,Parry MF,Von Beheren SM,Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Study Group.

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance represents a key method of nosocomial infection control programs worldwide. However, most SSI surveillance systems are considered to be poorly cost effective regarding human and economic resources required for data collection and patient follow up. This study aims to...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Grammatico-Guillon L,Baron S,Gaborit C,Rusch E,Astagneau P

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the number of surgical site infections (SSIs) registered after hospital discharge with respect to various surgical procedures and to identify the procedures for which postdischarge surveillance (PDS) is most important. DESIGN:Prospective SSI surveillance with voluntary PDS. Recommended methods for...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Manniën J,Wille JC,Snoeren RL,van den Hof S

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the epidemiology and spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in three tertiary-care centers in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, where MRSA is encountered infrequently. DESIGN:Retrospective review over a 6-year period, from January 1, 1990, through December 31, 1995. SETTING:Three te...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Suh K,Toye B,Jessamine P,Chan F,Ramotar K

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of 1-week ventilator circuit change on ventilator-associated pneumonia and its cost-effectiveness compared with a 2-day change. DESIGN:An observational cohort study. SETTING:A tertiary level neonatal intensive care unit in a university-affiliated teaching hospital in Taiwan. Patien...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Chu SM,Yang MC,Hsiao HF,Hsu JF,Lien R,Chiang MC,Fu RH,Huang HR,Hsu KH,Tsai MH

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Data on the resources and staff compensation of hospital epidemiology and infection control (HEIC) departments are limited and do not reflect current roles and responsibilities, including the public reporting of healthcare-associated infections. This study aimed to obtain information to assist HEIC profession...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Wright SB,Ostrowsky B,Fishman N,Deloney VM,Mermel L,Perl TM

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the attributable (direct) mortality and morbidity caused by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia. DESIGN:A matched retrospective, historical cohort design, using a stepwise procedure to stringently match the best control subjects to the best case subjects. SETTING:A 1,000-bed t...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Borer A,Saidel-Odes L,Riesenberg K,Eskira S,Peled N,Nativ R,Schlaeffer F,Sherf M

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We characterized 57 isolates from a 2-phase clonal outbreak of New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-producing Eschericha coli, involving 9 Israeli hospitals; all but 1 isolate belonged to sequence-type (ST) 410. Most isolates in the second phase harbored blaKPC-2 in addition to blaNDM-5. Genetic sequencing revealed most dual...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Solter E,Kwong JC,Walton A,Sherry N,Howden BP,Grayson ML,Schwartz D,Temkin E,Frenk S,Carmeli Y,Schwaber MJ

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether rhinovirus infection leads to increased airborne dispersal of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS). DESIGN:Prospective nonrandomized intervention trial. SETTING:Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. PARTICIPANTS:Twelve nasal Staphylococcus aureu...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Bischoff WE,Bassetti S,Bassetti-Wyss BA,Wallis ML,Tucker BK,Reboussin BA,D'Agostino RB Jr,Pfaller MA,Gwaltney JM Jr,Sherertz RJ

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We employed a questionnaire to survey 334 registered nurses regarding their knowledge, perceptions and vaccine acceptance for Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections. The study population was those persons working in areas considered at high-risk for contracting HBV. The nurses were asked to provide information regarding b...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Spence MR,Dash GP

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bloodstream infections due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have been associated with significant risk of in-hospital mortality. The acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE) II score was developed and validated for use among intensive care unit (ICU) patients, but its utili...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Stevens V,Lodise TP,Tsuji B,Stringham M,Butterfield J,Dodds Ashley E,Brown K,Forrest A,Brown J

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00