Rate of latent tuberculosis infection detected by occupational health screening of nurses new to a london teaching hospital.

abstract：:A point prevalence survey was conducted on May 11, 2017, among inpatients at 6 hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The overall point prevalence was 6.8% (114 of 1,666). The most common types of infections were pneumonia (27.2%), urinary tract infections (20.2%), and bloodstream infections (10.5%). Approximately 19.2% of health...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Alshamrani MM,El-Saed A,Alsaedi A,El Gammal A,Al Nasser W,Nazeer S,Balkhy HH

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Laboratory investigations were initiated with a povidone-iodine antiseptic solution that was intrinsically contaminated with Pseudomonas cepacia. These investigations were helpful in understanding the microbicidal and chemical properties of iodophor solutions and the mechanism by which P cepacia can survive i...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Anderson RL,Vess RW,Carr JH,Bond WW,Panlilio AL,Favero MS

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in Asia has reignited concerns about an influenza pandemic. It is clear that influenza vaccine will be in short supply (or nonexistent) early in an influenza pandemic. Without vaccine, the role of antiviral agents, especially oseltamivir, in treatment and prophylaxis is of paramoun...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Cinti S,Chenoweth C,Monto AS

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Healthcare provider hands are an important source of intraoperative bacterial transmission events associated with postoperative infection development. OBJECTIVE To explore the efficacy of a novel hand hygiene improvement system leveraging provider proximity and individual and group performance feedback in r...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Koff MD,Brown JR,Marshall EJ,O'Malley AJ,Jensen JT,Heard SO,Longtine K,O'Neill M,Longtine J,Houston D,Robison C,Moulton E,Patel HM,Loftus RW

更新日期：2016-08-01 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：:Healthcare-associated infection reporting validation is essential because this information is increasingly used in public healthcare quality assurances and care reimbursement. Washington State's validation of central line-associated bloodstream infection reporting applies credible quality sciences methods to ensure th...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Lempp JM,Cummings MJ,Birnbaum DW

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on healthcare worker use of a safe zone (outside a 3-foot perimeter around the patient's bed) and personal protective equipment in 2 inpatient spinal cord injury/disorder units. Workers remained within the safe zone during 22% of observations but were less compliant with personal protective equipment inside ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Lones K,Ramanathan S,Fitzpatrick M,Hill JN,Guihan M,Richardson MS,Evans CT

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the characteristics of and trends in nosocomial infection among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. DESIGN:Multicenter prospective cohort study. SETTING/PATIENTS:HIV-infected patients were enrolled at time of first inpatient admission at five Veterans' Administration Medical Ce...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Stroud L,Srivastava P,Culver D,Bisno A,Rimland D,Simberkoff M,Elder H,Fierer J,Martone W,Gaynes R

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence and incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization among residents and healthcare workers (HCWs) of a long-term-care facility (LTCF), to assess possible routes of nosocomial spread, and to determine genetic relatedness of the isolates. SETTING:A 351-...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Cretnik TZ,Vovko P,Retelj M,Jutersek B,Harlander T,Kolman J,Gubina M

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SHEA and the American Society for Quality's Health Care Division have been collaborating in areas of common concern to improve healthcare quality. We each possess a heritage of different but complementary approaches and stand a better chance of success together than apart. This presentation describes rapid growth of o...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Birnbaum D,Health Care Quality Special Interest Group.

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a survey of 16,914 patients to determine the point prevalence of healthcare-associated catheter-associated urinary tract infection (HA-CAUTI) and urinary catheter care in public hospitals in Hong Kong. Overall HA-CAUTI prevalence was 0.27%. Compliance was generally good, except for documenting the date of...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Chen H,Lee JWY,Yu KCH,Chan CKW,Wong ATY,Lai RWM,Fung KSC

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the impact of the screening test, nursing workload, handwashing rates, and dependence of handwashing on risk level of patient visit on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) transmission among hospitalized patients. SETTING:General medical ward. METHODS:Monte Carlo simulation was us...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Raboud J,Saskin R,Simor A,Loeb M,Green K,Low DE,McGeer A

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using samples collected for VRE surveillance, we evaluated unit admission prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) perirectal colonization and whether CRE carriers (unknown to staff) were on contact precautions for other indications. CRE colonization at unit admission was infrequent (3.9%). Most CRE...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Goodman KE,Simner PJ,Klein EY,Kazmi AQ,Gadala A,Rock C,Tamma PD,Cosgrove SE,Maragakis LL,Milstone AM,CDC Prevention Epicenters Program.

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We created a 2013 combination antibiogram of healthcare-associated urinary tract infection. The 2013 antibiogram-determined regimen was evaluated in a 2014 cohort who had received empirical therapy. The regimen was statistically more likely to represent adequate treatment than actual prescriptions. A customized antibi...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Wick J,Beaulac K,Doron S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We demonstrated a 20% rate of subsequent carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)-associated infections among hospitalized CRE carriers. Independent factors associated with the infections were number of colonization sites, central-line insertion, and receiving vancomycin before colonization. These findings unders...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Khawcharoenporn T,Laichuthai W

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hospital-wide attack rate for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea at our tertiary-care university hospital was 0.02 per 100 patient discharges (0.02%) in 1982, but 0.41% and 1.47% in 1986 and 1987, respectively, with a peak incidence of 2.25% in the fourth quarter of 1987. Hospital antibiotic usage patterns ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Brown E,Talbot GH,Axelrod P,Provencher M,Hoegg C

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite contact isolation precautions for patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), MRSA infections are increasing in many countries. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of a potential unrecognized reservoir of MRSA carried by patients in acute care wards, we determined the prevalence of ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Lucet JC,Grenet K,Armand-Lefevre L,Harnal M,Bouvet E,Regnier B,Andremont A

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed California hospitals' National Healthcare Safety Network Annual Surveys to describe antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) implementation progress following new state ASP legislation. The proportion of hospitals with all 7 Core Elements of Hospital ASP rose from 59.3% in 2014 to 69.2% in 2015 (P<.001). In...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rizzo K,Kealey M,Epson E

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current evidence concerning the prevalence of inappropriate care indicates that there is an opportunity for significant utilization and cost reductions. Although the efficacy of some methods of utilization control has been demonstrated, the clinical impact and safety of these techniques are unclear. Although financial...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Credé WB,Hierholzer WJ Jr

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An epidemiological investigation was conducted to determine risk factors for adverse reactions among patients in hospitals and the possibility of extrinsic or intrinsic contamination of intravenous solutions. DESIGN:A retrospective cohort study was conducted to identify solutions associated with adverse reac...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Daufenbach LZ,Alves WA,de Azevedo JB,Arduino MJ,Forster TS,Carmo EH,Hatch DL

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：:Across 36 US pediatric oncology centers, 576 central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) were reported over a 21-month period. Most infections occurred in those with leukemia and/or profound neutropenia. The contribution of viridans streptococci infections was striking. Study findings depict the contempor...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Gaur AH,Bundy DG,Gao C,Werner EJ,Billett AL,Hord JD,Siegel JD,Dickens D,Winkle C,Miller MR,Children's Hospital Association Hematology-Oncology Quality Transformation Collaborative Project.

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To reveal the source of a nosocomial outbreak of colonization and infection with a strain of Serratia marcescens positive for Guiana extended-spectrum beta-lactamase 1 (GES-1) that occurred among patients in a neurosurgical intensive care unit (ICU) in a Dutch university medical center from May 2002 through M...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： de Vries JJ,Baas WH,van der Ploeg K,Heesink A,Degener JE,Arends JP

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prospective studies were conducted for nosocomial Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections from February 1, 1994, to October 30, 1995. Of 97 P. aeruginosa isolates from 97 patients, 35 were resistant to ceftazidime. Logistic regression revealed previous cephalosporin or piperacillin use as independent risk factors for nosoco...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Lee SC,Fung CP,Liu PY,Wang TC,See LC,Lee N,Chen SC,Shieh WB

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a cohort of inpatients with hematologic malignancy and positive enzyme immunoassay (EIA) or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Clostridium difficile tests, we found that clinical characteristics and outcomes were similar between these groups. The method of testing is unlikely to predict infection in this population, a...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Ziegler M,Landsburg D,Pegues D,Alby K,Gilmar C,Bink K,Gorman T,Moore A,Bonhomme B,Omorogbe J,Tango D,Tolomeo P,Han JH

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although an increasing number of medical devices are labeled "for single use only," cleaning and reuse of single-use medical devices continues, because of the economic incentive. We conducted a survey of the economic literature to obtain the current evidence available and to assess the costs and benefits of ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Jacobs P,Polisena J,Hailey D,Lafferty S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The device standardized infection ratio (SIR) is used to compare unit and hospital performance for different publicly reported infections. Interventions to reduce unnecessary device use may select a higher-risk population, leading to a paradoxical increase in SIR for some high-performing facilities. The stan...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Fakih MG,Huang RH,Bufalino A,Erlinger T,Sturm L,Hendrich A,Haydar Z

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Pathogens can survive for extended periods when incorporated into biofilm on dry hospital surfaces (ie, dry-surface biofilm, DSB). Bacteria within biofilm are protected from desiccation and have increased tolerance to cleaning agents and disinfectants. OBJECTIVE:We hypothesized that gloved hands of healthca...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Tahir S,Chowdhury D,Legge M,Hu H,Whiteley G,Glasbey T,Deva AK,Vickery K

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess healthcare workers' attitudes and concerns regarding seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines in order to improve vaccination campaign communications. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey. SETTING:All 6 health authorities in British Columbia, Canada. METHODS:An anonymous, self-administered online survey...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Kaboli F,Astrakianakis G,Li G,Guzman J,Donovan T,Naus M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00