Role of acid-suppressing medications during a sustained outbreak of Salmonella enteritidis infection in a long-term care facility.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the safety, sustainability, and effectiveness of a laboratory intervention to reduce processing of midstream urine (MSU) cultures. DESIGN:Prospective observational cohort. SETTING:Medical and surgical inpatients in a tertiary-care hospital. PARTICIPANTS:The study included 1,678 adult inpatients w...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Mozafarihashjin M,Leis JA,Maze Dit Mieusement L,McCreight L,Poutanen S,Shrivastava A,So J,Soong C,van Horne L,Wong L,McGeer A

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared cleaning rates associated with use of a white ultraviolet (UV) powder versus a transparent UV gel among units with various degrees of previous experience with UV powder. The study outcome was the presence of discordant cleaning (removal of powder without the removal of gel, or vice versa). We found higher ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Munoz-Price LS,Fajardo-Aquino Y,Arheart KL

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An anonymous national survey of a representative population of healthcare workers who were thought likely to have frequent and intensive exposures to blood and other body fluids (certified nurse-midwives [CNMs]), was conducted to assess the type and frequency of self-reported occupational exposures to blood and body f...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Willy ME,Dhillon GL,Loewen NL,Wesley RA,Henderson DK

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An outbreak of gastroenteritis caused by Norwalk-like virus occurred in two areas of the hospital: area 1, consisting of three adjacent and interconnected wards, with mostly elderly patients; and area 22, an acute ward in a separate building with elderly patients. In area 1, 40 patients and 20 staff were affected; in ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Russo PL,Spelman DW,Harrington GA,Jenney AW,Gunesekere IC,Wright PJ,Doultree JC,Marshall JA

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe factors associated with a rectal swab or stool sample positive for norovirus, rotavirus, or adenovirus. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Charleston Area Medical Center, a regional academic medical center in Charleston, West Virginia. METHODS:Rectal swab or stool samples were obtained from pa...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Wilhelm CM,Hanna SL,Welch CA,Shahid H,Minnich LL,Daly SB,Udall JN Jr

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Water samples taken from extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO) devices used at University Hospitals Birmingham yielded high total viable counts (TVCs) containing a variety of microorganisms, including M. chimaera. Disinfection resulted in the reduction of TVCs and eradication of Mycobacterium chimaera. Weekly disi...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Garvey MI,Phillips N,Bradley CW,Holden E

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To curtail the prevalence and cross-transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a rural healthcare setting. DESIGN:Before-after, quasi-experimental quality improvement study. SETTING:A regional-referral hospital, 5 affiliated nursing homes, and an outpatient MRSA clinic. INTERVENT...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Bowler WA,Bresnahan J,Bradfish A,Fernandez C

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain which components of healthcare worker (HCW) influenza vaccination programs are associated with higher vaccination rates. DESIGN:Survey. SETTING:University-affiliated hospitals. METHODS:Participating hospitals were surveyed with regard to their institutional HCW influenza vaccination program fo...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Talbot TR,Dellit TH,Hebden J,Sama D,Cuny J

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the secular trends of candidemia in a large tertiary-care hospital to determine the overall incidence, as well as the incidence by ward and by species, and to detect the occurrence of outbreaks. DESIGN:Retrospective descriptive analysis. Secular trends were calculated using the Mantel-Haenszel tes...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： San Miguel LG,Cobo J,Otheo E,Sánchez-Sousa A,Abraira V,Moreno S

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To trace the routes of transmission and sources of Staphylococcus aureus found in the surgical wound during cardiothoracic surgery and to investigate the possibility of reducing wound contamination, with regard to total counts of bacteria and S. aureus, by wearing special scrub suits. METHODS:A total of 65 ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Tammelin A,Hambraeus A,Ståhle E

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluate aerobiological monitoring for fungal spores during hospital construction and correlate results with an outbreak of invasive aspergillosis (IA). DESIGN:Prospective air sampling for molds was done using the gravity air-settling plate (GASP) method. SETTING:A university medical center special care uni...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Iwen PC,Davis JC,Reed EC,Winfield BA,Hinrichs SH

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a laboratory study, we demonstrated that 3 alcohol-based hand gels, commercially available in Brazil, were as effective as the traditional 70% ethyl alcohol (by weight) in removing clinical isolates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Serratia marcescens, and Candida albicans from heavily contaminated h...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Zarpellon MN,Soares VS,Albrecht NR,Bergamasco DR,Garcia LB,Cardoso CL

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of changes to urine testing orderables in computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system on urine culturing practices. DESIGN:Retrospective before-and-after study. SETTING:A 1,250-bed academic tertiary-care referral center. PATIENTS:Hospitalized adults who had ≥1 urine culture perf...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Munigala S,Rojek R,Wood H,Yarbrough ML,Jackups RR,Burnham CD,Warren DK

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vancomycin is a commonly prescribed empiric antibiotic used when methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is suspected. In this study, we aimed to determine the rate of culture-positive infection requiring vancomycin therapy. ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Waters CD,Caraccio J

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the rates of and risk factors for carriage and acquisition of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae during hospitalization. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:Shaare Zedek Medical Center, a 550-bed teaching hospital. METHODS:During a 5-month period (February 1-June 30,...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Friedmann R,Raveh D,Zartzer E,Rudensky B,Broide E,Attias D,Yinnon AM

更新日期：2009-06-01 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：:We reviewed the published data on the possible impact of medical injections and blood transfusions on the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Africa. We also compared these results to our experience in Rwanda, central Africa. The importance of medical injections in the epidemic of HIV infection seems to di...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Lepage P,Van de Perre P

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several discrete strategies have been suggested to prevent or reduce microbial resistance to antimicrobials, including optimal use of the agents (also known as good stewardship); control, removal, or restriction of antimicrobials; use of antimicrobials in combination; and rotational or cyclic use of antimicrobials. Th...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Gerding DN

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Despite evidence to the contrary, many practitioners continue to inappropriately screen for and treat bacteria in the urine of clinically asymptomatic patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a new order set on the number of urine culture performed, antibiotic days of therapy (DOT), c...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Watson KJ,Trautner B,Russo H,Phe K,Lasco T,Pipkins T,Lembcke B,Al Mohajer M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE Biofilm has been implicated in bacterial persistence and survival after endoscope reprocessing. In this study, we assessed the impact of different methods of reprocessing on organic residues and viable bacteria after repeated rounds of biofilm formation when each was followed by full reprocessing. METHODS AT...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Alfa MJ,Singh H,Nugent Z,Duerksen D,Schultz G,Reidy C,DeGagne P,Olson N

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Describe the epidemiology of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) participating in a standardized and mandatory CLABSI surveillance program. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort. Setting. We included patients admitted (April 2007-March 2011) to 7 level II/I...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Blanchard AC,Fortin E,Rocher I,Moore DL,Frenette C,Tremblay C,Quach C

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Healthcare-associated transmission of respiratory viruses is a concerning patient safety issue. DESIGN:Surveillance for influenza virus among a cohort of healthcare workers (HCWs) was conducted in a tertiary care children's hospital from November 2009 through April 2010 using biweekly nasal swab specimen co...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Esbenshade JC,Edwards KM,Esbenshade AJ,Rodriguez VE,Talbot HK,Joseph MF,Nwosu SK,Chappell JD,Gern JE,Williams JV,Talbot TR

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the ability of a medical waste disposal process using chlorine dioxide to inactivate human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). DESIGN:Stock HIV-1 (HTLV-IIIB strain) was treated with chlorine dioxide under the following settings: cell culture medium alone, culture medium with 25% blood, culture me...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Farr RW,Walton C

更新日期：1993-09-01 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：:Differences in reported hand hygiene compliance rates were assessed on the basis of the unit affiliation of observers. In 2 hospitals, unit-based observers more often reported higher compliance rates than did non-unit-based observers (79% vs 58.6%; difference, 20.4%; P<.001). Nonstandardized data collection methods co...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Dhar S,Tansek R,Toftey EA,Dziekan BA,Chevalier TC,Bohlinger CG,Fitch M,Flanagan ME,Chopra T,Marchaim D,Kaye KS

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluate changes in antimicrobial use during COVID-19 and after implementation of a multispecialty COVID-19 clinical guidance team compared to pre-COVID-19 antimicrobial use. DESIGN:Retrospective observational study. SETTING:Tertiary-care academic medical center. PARTICIPANTS:Internal medicine and medical ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Staub MB,Beaulieu RM,Graves J,Nelson GE

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of major interventions targeting infection control and diagnostic stewardship in efforts to decrease Clostridioides difficile hospital onset rates over a 6-year period. DESIGN:Interrupted time series. SETTING:The study was conducted in an 865-bed academic medical center. METHODS:Monthl...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Doll ME,Zhao J,Kang L,Rittmann B,Alvarez M,Fleming M,Cooper K,Stevens MP,Bearman G

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To elicit expert consensus on the likelihood of infectious outcomes (patient colonization or infection) following a broad range of infectious risk moments (IRMs) from observations in acute care. DESIGN Expert consensus study using modified Delphi technique. PARTICIPANTS Panel of 40 international experts incl...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Clack L,Passerini S,Manser T,Sax H

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated 4 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection outbreaks at hemodialysis units to identify practices associated with transmission. Apparent failures to follow recommended infection control precautions resulted in patient-to-patient HCV transmission, through cross-contamination of the environment or intravenous me...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Thompson ND,Novak RT,Datta D,Cotter S,Arduino MJ,Patel PR,Williams IT,Bialek SR

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the cost-effectiveness of vaccination for hepatitis A. SETTING:Hypothetical analysis of students currently enrolled in medical school in the United States. METHOD:A Markov-based model was developed using data from the literature, actual hospital costs, and an annual discount rate of 5%. The inciden...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Smith S,Weber S,Wiblin T,Nettleman M

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00