Abstract:
:We illustrate how genotyping of mycobacterial strains contributed to the discovery of an undetected outbreak of tuberculosis in a hospital ward, ruling out misleading assumptions of transmission chains. Genotyping should be taken into account in routine tests for the control of tuberculosis.
journal_name
Am J Infect Controljournal_title
American journal of infection controlauthors
Casas-Fischer R,Penedo-Pallares A,Palacios-Gutierrez JJ,Moreno-Torrico Adoi
10.1016/j.ajic.2011.03.003subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2012-02-01 00:00:00pages
9-10issue
1eissn
0196-6553issn
1527-3296pii
S0196-6553(11)00221-5journal_volume
40pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Microbial contamination of used, unprocessed internal components of dental handpieces (HPs) was assessed. HPs were dismantled aseptically, immersed in phosphate-buffered saline, ultrasonicated, and cultured. A median of 200 CFU per turbine (n = 40), 400 CFU per spray channel (n = 40), and 1000 CFU per item of surgical...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2014.06.008
更新日期:2014-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Debate remains over the core activities of infection control (IC) programs. Differences in stakeholder opinions must be considered if consensus panel guidelines and recommendations are to be broadly applied. This article describes a survey of administrators and clinicians employed in hospitals in New South W...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1067/mic.2001.117037
更新日期:2001-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The prevalence of healthcare associated infection (HAI) is generally higher in countries with limited resources than developed countries. To address the high prevalence of HAI, Turkish Ministry of Health introduced a national infection control program in 2005. METHODS:Device associated (DA)-HAIs routinely s...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.12.013
更新日期:2020-12-25 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Catheter-related bloodstream infections are costly and associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Trials suggest that central venous catheters impregnated with minocycline/rifampin, although more expensive, are clinically superior to chlorhexidine/silver sulfadiazine impregnated catheters. It remai...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1067/mic.2003.35
更新日期:2003-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::We aimed to validate quality assurance (QA) criteria for rectal surveillance cultures (RSCs) for extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. QA for RSCs were tested by observing the presence or absence of fecal soiling and by examining the growth of Enterobacteriaceae on MacConkey agar. Extended-spectr...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2017.02.036
更新日期:2017-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine is recommended for adults traveling to a country of high or intermediate endemicity. METHODS:Data from the 2016 and 2017 National Health Interview Surveys were pooled. RESULTS:The weighted prevalence of HepB vaccination initiation (≥1 dose) was 37.67% in 2016 (weighted number...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.02.014
更新日期:2019-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::A questionnaire survey was carried out anonymously among 2557 health care workers in Denmark and Norway to identify and quantify factors that affect the handwashing behavior of physicians, nurses, and other staff groups who perform direct patient care. For number of daily patient contacts physicians reported significa...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1016/s0196-6553(05)80002-1
更新日期:1992-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The best strategy for active surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains unclear. We attempted to identify a risk factor score to predict MRSA colonization at hospital admission. METHODS:Data on 9 variables reported as risk factors for MRSA colonization were analyzed, and a r...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2013.02.013
更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Airborne infection isolation rooms (AIIRs) help prevent the spread of infectious agents in hospitals. The performance of 678 AIIRs was evaluated and compared with construction design guidelines. METHODS:The pressure differentials (DeltaP) between the isolation rooms and adjacent areas were measured, and ven...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2006.10.012
更新日期:2007-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:In the industrial setting, employee perceptions regarding their organization's commitment to safety (i.e., safety climate) have been shown to be important correlates to both the adoption and maintenance of safe work practices and to workplace injury rates. However, safety climate measures specific to the hos...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1067/mic.2000.105288
更新日期:2000-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Active surveillance systems are effective in reducing health care-associated infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Nonetheless, some patients develop MRSA infection despite control measures. We tried to identify risk factors related to the appearance of MRSA at sites other ...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2014.03.011
更新日期:2014-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:A cross-sectional study was conducted in a large university hospital in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil to evaluate surgical glove integrity after use during surgery. METHODS:This 6-month study was conducted by a gastroenterological, cardiovascular, and pediatric surgical team consisting of surgeons (m...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2014.06.021
更新日期:2014-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We sought to determine the cause and mode of transmission of a cluster of bloodstream infections as a result of Klebsiella pneumoniae. DESIGN AND SETTING:We conducted a prospective cohort study in a neonatal intensive care department from May 1999 to December 2000. METHODS:We performed surveillance of nosoc...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1067/mic.2003.70
更新日期:2003-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are common and often preventable complications of care, with reduction emphasized in national policy. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services introduced an HAI-focused Hospital Acquired Condition Reduction Program in 2015 to penalize poor-performin...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.05.038
更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:We sought to measure the incidence rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), identify risk factors associated with acquiring the infections; and identify the etiologic and antibiotic resistant patterns associated with CAUTIs in the intensive care units (ICUs) of a large University Hospit...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2009.06.011
更新日期:2010-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The antibacterial efficacy of three alcohol-based products (liquid and gel) were tested on the hands with blood and contaminated with Serratia marcescens (ATCC 14756), using EN 1500 procedures in 14 healthy volunteers. The alcohol-based products tested, either gel or liquid-based, reached bacterial reduction levels hi...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2010.12.018
更新日期:2011-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:To gain further insights into health care workers (HCWs) attitudes toward influenza vaccination to guide future interventions to increase vaccination rates. METHODS:A standardized anonymous questionnaire was sent to all employees of the University Hospital Basel, Switzerland following the influenza season 2...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.02.004
更新日期:2020-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Optimal usability is crucial in providing protection for health care workers who are exposed to severe acute respiratory syndrome day and night while taking care of patients with the virus. No research study has yet tested the usability of personal protective clothing (PPC). METHOD:The study was carried out...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2003.08.004
更新日期:2004-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most common healthcare-acquired condition. The attributable cost of CAUTIs is frequently cited to be approximately $1,000. However, there is a paucity of recent literature that confirms this estimate. The purpose of this study was to perform a sys...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2018.01.015
更新日期:2018-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Contributions of contaminated wheelchairs to nosocomial pathogen transmission are relatively unknown. Our aim was to develop a model predicting pathogen exposures for patients utilizing wheelchairs and estimate exposure reduction potential of wheelchair disinfection between rides. METHODS:An agent-based mod...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.204
更新日期:2021-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::We describe 1,132 contacts between anesthesiologists and the operating room. Objects most commonly touched included anesthesia machines and keyboards. Only 13 hand hygiene events were witnessed during 8 hours of observations. Line insertions, bronchoscopies, or blood exposures were not followed by hand hygiene. Stopco...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2013.03.306
更新日期:2013-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::To assess the implementation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination programs for hospital workers, we mailed questionnaires to all 229 licensed Michigan hospitals. The response rate was 96% (221/229); of these, 68% (150/221) had vaccination programs. Although multiple hospital characteristics were associated with the ...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0196-6553(88)90059-4
更新日期:1988-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::An obstetrician and two staff members developed rubella and exposed 56 susceptible pregnant women in a large prenatal and family planning clinic. Two women (3.6%) developed rubella at 27 and 38 weeks' gestation and delivered uneventfully. Sixteen hundred clinic and hospital employees were tested, with 79% of the total...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0196-6553(82)90037-2
更新日期:1982-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Endoscope auditing is unique from other types of auditing normally completed as part of ongoing quality initiatives. When auditors walk into an endoscopy processing area, they are confronted with a variety of complex processes generally packed into a small space. Auditors are challenged to become experts on the proces...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.06.029
更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Antibiotic resistance is a challenge in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). The objective of this study was to demonstrate that a novel, minimally invasive program not interfering with activities of daily living or socialization could lower methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) disease. METHODS:...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.04.251
更新日期:2016-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The most effective strategy for avoiding nosocomial influenza outbreaks is through vaccination of health care workers (HCWs). In Spain, HCW vaccination coverage rarely exceeds 25%. The objective of this study was to determine whether an active vaccination campaign promoting communication among HCWs increased...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2010.01.013
更新日期:2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Numerous state health departments (SHDs) have validated central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) data, and results from these studies provide important insights into the accuracy of CLABSI reporting to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and remediable shortcomings in adherence to the...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2018.04.233
更新日期:2018-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:We determined the incidence and circumstances of needlestick injuries and other body substance exposures among police officers in a city police department. METHODS:We analyzed data extracted from the city's centralized human resource database on all incidents from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2016, and ...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2018.08.018
更新日期:2019-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:This study was undertaken to determine the temporal relationship between implementation of different interventions in an intensive care unit (ICU) and control of endemic nosocomial acquisition of extended-spectrum β-lactamase Enterobacteriaceae (ESBLE). METHODS:This was a prospective observational study wit...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2015.07.026
更新日期:2015-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::This study explored the self-reported behaviors and perceptions of Australian paramedics in relation to their environmental hygiene practices. A national online survey was conducted with Paramedics Australasia members (N = 417). Participants reported working in ambulances often contaminated with body fluids. Widesprea...
journal_title:American journal of infection control
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2017.11.007
更新日期:2018-06-01 00:00:00