Hepatitis C virus transmission in hemodialysis units: importance of infection control practices and aseptic technique.

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：OBJECTIVE:Few data are available on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization in day care. We performed a study in a medical university child care center to study the epidemiology of MRSA in this population. DESIGN:Survey. SETTING:A child care center on the campus of a university medical center....

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Hewlett AL,Falk PS,Hughes KS,Mayhall CG

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three different sequentially applied post-varicella zoster virus (VZV) exposure management strategies were employed over a 43-month period. We began by using a standard post-exposure protocol in which 50 susceptible healthcare workers (HCW) involved in hospital exposures were furloughed from work at a loss to the hosp...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Josephson A,Karanfil L,Gombert ME

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of central venous catheter (CVC) use among patients both within and outside the ICU setting. DESIGN:A 1-day prevalence survey of CVC use among adult inpatients at six medical centers participating in the Prevention Epicenter Program of the CDC. Using a standardized form, observers...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Climo M,Diekema D,Warren DK,Herwaldt LA,Perl TM,Peterson L,Plaskett T,Price C,Sepkowitz K,Solomon S,Tokars J,Fraser VJ,Wong E

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in patients hospitalized in French public hospitals. DESIGN:A 2-month survey that included 163,573 patients and 140,114 admissions. SETTING AND PATIENTS:Forty-three public or public-affiliated hospitals throughout France, includ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Hôpital Propre II Study Group.

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the rates of surgical-site infections (SSIs) after spinal surgery and to identify the risk factors associated with infection. DESIGN:SSIs had been identified by active prospective surveillance. A case-control study to identify risk factors was performed retrospectively. SETTING:University-asso...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Labbé AC,Demers AM,Rodrigues R,Arlet V,Tanguay K,Moore DL

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare patient outcomes when percutaneous feeding tubes were changed routinely each month or only when necessary (prn). DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, nonblinded crossover study of 6 months of routine monthly changes compared with 6 months of prn changes. SETTING:416-bed long-term-care facility. PATIE...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Graham S,Sim G,Laughren R,Chicoine J,Stephenson E,Leche G,McIntyre M,Murray D,Aoki FY,Nicolle LE

更新日期：1996-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:States, including Illinois, have passed legislation mandating the use of International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes for reporting healthcare-associated infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the sens...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Schaefer MK,Ellingson K,Conover C,Genisca AE,Currie D,Esposito T,Panttila L,Ruestow P,Martin K,Cronin D,Costello M,Sokalski S,Fridkin S,Srinivasan A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the molecular epidemiological characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) had changed in a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). DESIGN:Retrospective review of medical records. SETTING:Level III NICU of a university-affiliated children's hospital in Ne...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Carey AJ,Della-Latta P,Huard R,Wu F,Graham PL 3rd,Carp D,Saiman L

更新日期：2010-06-01 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：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：:OBJECTIVE To define how often methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is spread from resident to resident in long-term care facilities using whole-genome sequencing DESIGN Prospective cohort study SETTING A long-term care facility PARTICIPANTS Elderly residents in a long-term care facility METHODS Cultures ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Stine OC,Burrowes S,David S,Johnson JK,Roghmann MC

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure the interobserver agreement, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of data submitted to a statewide surveillance system for identifying central line-associated bloodstream infection (BSI). DESIGN:Retrospective review of hospital medical records comparin...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： McBryde ES,Brett J,Russo PL,Worth LJ,Bull AL,Richards MJ

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To investigate whether the safety culture of a hospital unit is associated with the ability to improve. DESIGN Qualitative investigation of safety culture on hospital units following a before-and-after trial on hand hygiene. SETTING VU University Medical Center, a tertiary-care hospital in the Netherlands. M...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Caris MG,Kamphuis PGA,Dekker M,de Bruijne MC,van Agtmael MA,Vandenbroucke-Grauls CMJE

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common surgical complications that lead to increased costs. Depending on payer type, however, they do not necessarily translate into deficits for every hospital. OBJECTIVE:We investigated how surgical site infections (SSIs) influence the contribution margin in 2 reimburse...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： von Strauss M,Marti WR,Mujagic E,Coslovsky M,Diernberger K,Hall P,Zeindler J,Salm LA,Soysal SD,Mechera R,von Holzen U,Weber WP

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We quantified the time burden of alcohol-based handrub accompanying nonsterile-glove use among emergency physicians, through observation in controlled and clinical settings. We report gloving episodes per hour, gloving times with and without handrub, and handrub recommendations compliance. Handrub adds 46 seconds to e...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Reardon JM,Valenzuela JE,Parmar S,Venkatesh AK,Schuur JD,Allen MB,Pallin DJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The annual cost of a screening program to detect methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a teaching hospital in Spain was 10,261 Euro. The average cost per MRSA infection was 2,730 Euro; therefore, the cost of the program would be covered if it only prevented 4 infections per year (11% of the total numbe...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Gavaldà L,Masuet C,Beltran J,Garcia M,Garcia D,Sirvent JM,Ramon JM

更新日期：2006-11-01 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:The sterility assurance level of 10(-6) is an established standard that defines the quality of sterile products. The aim of the present study was to develop a method that correlated the results from microbial-barrier testing of flexible sterile barrier systems with the estimated microbial challenge that the p...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Dunkelberg H,Schmelz U

更新日期：2009-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of asymptomatic carriage of Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) among healthcare professionals (HCPs) who experience varying degrees of exposure to ambulatory patients and to genetically characterize isolates. METHODS:This single-center, cross-sectiona...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Elie-Turenne MC,Fernandes H,Mediavilla JR,Rosenthal M,Mathema B,Singh A,Cohen TR,Pawar KA,Shahidi H,Kreiswirth BN,Deitch EA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standardizing healthcare surface sampling requires the evaluation of sampling tools for organism adherence. Here, 7 sampling tools were evaluated to assess their elution efficiencies in the presence of 5 pathogens. Foam sponges (80.6%), microfiber wipes (80.5%), foam swabs (77.9%), and cellulose sponges (66.5%) yielde...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： West-Deadwyler RM,Moulton-Meissner HA,Rose LJ,Noble-Wang JA

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimicrobial agents are among the most frequently prescribed medications in long-term-care facilities (LTCFs). Therefore, it is not surprising that Clostridium difficile colonization and C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) occur commonly in elderly LTCF residents. C. difficile has been identified as the most comm...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Simor AE,Bradley SF,Strausbaugh LJ,Crossley K,Nicolle LE,SHEA Long-Term-Care Committee.

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the etiology and outcome of episodes of bacteremia and fungemia over a three-year period (1990-1992) in patients with hematological malignancies. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Hematology service of a 1,500-bed Spanish university hospital. RESULTS:Of a total of 178 episodes of significant...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rubio M,Palau L,Vivas JR,del Potro E,Diaz-Mediavilla J,Alvarez A,Martinez R,Picazo JJ

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Typing systems for differentiating among strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can be valuable tools for the epidemiologist and the clinician. Specific criteria for evaluating such systems are typeability, reproducibility, and discriminatory power. An ideal typing system also would be rapid, in...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Mulligan ME,Arbeit RD

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine glove use and handwashing practices, the factors associated with infection control practices, and the frequency of potential microbial transmission in a long-term-care facility (LTCF). DESIGN:Observational study of 230 staff-resident interactions in an LTCF. We recorded resident characteristics...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Thompson BL,Dwyer DM,Ussery XT,Denman S,Vacek P,Schwartz B

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A nonrandomized, retrospective comparison of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia between an academic hospital setting (n=53) and a community hospital setting (n=245) within a single healthcare system was performed. Despite infectious disease consultations, S. aureus bacteremia management recommendations based on Infectio...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Ased S,Rayes H,Dhami J,Amosson N,Fordjour A,Macaraeg J,Vivekanandan R,Wilson J,Cabri A,Davids M,Anthone J,Cavalieri S,Destache CJ

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate an outbreak of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infections in a neonatal clinic. DESIGN:Prospective chart review, environmental sampling, and genotyping by two independent methods: pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and randomly amplified polymorphic DNA polymerase cha...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Weist K,Wendt C,Petersen LR,Versmold H,Rüden H

更新日期：2000-12-01 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