Abstract：
:In a simultaneous assessment of 250 environmental surfaces after terminal cleaning using aerobic cultures as a gold standard, both fluorescent marker and an adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence assay system demonstrated better diagnosticity compared with subjective visual inspection. These results support the use of these environmental monitoring systems in the health care setting.
journal_name
Am J Infect Controljournal_title
American journal of infection controlauthors
Luick L,Thompson PA,Loock MH,Vetter SL,Cook J,Guerrero DMdoi
10.1016/j.ajic.2012.09.019subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2013-08-01 00:00:00pages
751-2issue
8eissn
0196-6553issn
1527-3296pii
S0196-6553(12)01267-9journal_volume
41pub_type
杂志文章abstract：BACKGROUND:Compliance with hand hygiene guidelines reduces the risk of health care-associated infection, yet doctors are less compliant than other health care workers. Use of observational hand hygiene auditing with targeted individualized feedback was implemented, with improved hand hygiene of consultant doctors; howe...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2018.12.024
更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Thermally injured patients are at high risk for infections, including hospital acquired infections (HAIs). We modeled a twice-daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bath protocol aimed at decreasing HAIs. METHODS:Bathing with a 0.9% CHG solution in sterile water was provided twice daily as part of routine care...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2013.08.015
更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Respondents (N = 473) from a randomized stratified sample (N = 600) of U.S. hospital ICPs in a national survey sponsored by the Certification Board of Infection Control were asked to rate specific task, knowledge, and ability statements related to infection control for frequency and importance. The questions included ...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0196-6553(84)90096-8
更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous data suggest that nursing students in the United States are inadequately protected against hepatitis B. This survey focused on the immunization and education practices, infection control knowledge, and follow-up to infectious disease exposure by U.S. nursing schools. METHODS:To ascertain education ...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0196-6553(05)80175-0
更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper goes beyond detecting specific themes within Zika-related chatter on Twitter, to identify the key actors who influence the diffusive process through which some themes become more amplified than others. METHODS:We collected all Zika-related tweets during the 3 months immediately after the first U....
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2017.10.015
更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Rifampin has been used for the eradication of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) colonization in various populations of healthy and sick people. METHODS:We performed a systematic review of the evidence from randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials that compared the effectiveness and safety of a rifampi...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2006.09.005
更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Using a standardized methodology by the National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System, a continuous health care-associated infections (HAIs) surveillance was conducted in our mixed intensive care unit at a Chinese teaching hospital. During the study period (2010-2014), 4,013 patients were hospitalized for 32,924 b...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2015.07.023
更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Barrier precautions (gowns and gloves) prevent horizontal transmission of pathogens. Nosocomial infections have been linked to poor hand hygiene. Isolation rooms for infection control improve hand hygiene and decrease nosocomial infections. We hypothesized that both patient isolation and electronic hand hygi...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2006.09.009
更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Health care workers are exposed to bloodborne pathogens through occupational injuries, and the replacement of sharps by safety-engineered devices has been recommended as a key preventive measure. This recommendation has been difficult to implement in Brazil. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective study of sel...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2013.07.017
更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Removing unnecessary central lines is a critical step in reducing risk of infection and was 1 focus of a national quality improvement collaborative. We examined if participating adult intensive care units (ICUs) reduced central line days during the project period compared with the period before implementatio...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2014.06.003
更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:An antimicrobial stewardship program was implemented throughout 2012 at a tertiary pediatric institution with guideline development preceding prospective audit and feedback starting in 2013. Meropenem use decreased over 62% during the next 5 years. Non-cystic fibrosis Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate susceptibility to m...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2019.05.001
更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Using an innovative, covert, in-room observer method to evaluate infection control practices for patients with Clostridioides difficile infection, we found no difference between physician and nursing hand hygiene compliance and contact precaution usage. There was also no diurnal variation in hand hygiene practices, bu...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2019.03.031
更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The objectives of this integrative review were to critically examine the overall state of the current evidence on the relationship between hand hygiene interventions and the incidence of health care-associated infections (HCAIs) in acute care and long-term care settings, and offer recommendations for future ...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2007.08.007
更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Despite the recent focus on prevention of health care-associated infections, rates of Candida bloodstream infections in adults have remained unchanged until recently. We report a decline of Candida bloodstream infections, not explained by changes in broad-spectrum antibiotic use, but coinciding with infection control ...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2015.11.003
更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Antimicrobial exposure remains an important risk factor for developing Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Efficient method to identify antibiotics associated with CDI is important for formulating strategies to curtail their use. As a prelude to a more extensive Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality-...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2014.05.001
更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The recent outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome, H5N1 (avian influenza), and, most recently, the novel H1N1 influenza pandemic of 2009 have raised awareness of the danger of new and emerging infections. Preparedness and response plans for such outbreaks are crucial, and given the centrality of the ...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2011.02.021
更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Candidemia in children caused by non-albicans Candida (NAC) spp is increasing in prevalence, but the relevant information is limited. METHODS:All isolates of pediatric candidemia from a medical center in Taiwan between 2003 and 2015 were enrolled. The characteristics of patients with NAC and Candida albican...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2018.05.015
更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Cleaning reusable medical devices removes organic and inorganic soil, which allows for effective disinfection and sterilization. However, it is not always clear what variables to consider when validating cleaning. This study compared the ability of 3 different cleaning agents (ie, water, alcohol, and bleach) to remove...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2016.07.025
更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Nurses satisfied with their jobs report less job stress, more effective nurse-physician collaboration, and higher patient satisfaction scores. It is unknown if job satisfaction influences adherence to best practices or patient outcomes. This secondary data analysis investigated the relationship between job satisfactio...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2017.10.023
更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The guideline for staffing infection control programs of 1 infection control professional (ICP) for every 250 occupied acute care beds has been used in many health care facilities in the United States since 1985. Since that time, the health care system, patient populations, and expectations about the work of...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1067/mic.2002.127930
更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Horizontal transmission of bacteria, especially multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), remains an important concern in hospitals worldwide. Some studies have implicated provider attire in the transmission of organisms within hospitals, whereas others have suggested that evidence supporting this notion is lim...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2019.01.012
更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Several authors have proposed the use of statistical process control charting methods for the surveillance of endemic rates of nosocomial infections. The principal goal of such a charting program is to recognize any increase of the endemic rate to an epidemic rate as soon as possible after the change occurs. However, ...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1067/mic.2000.106277
更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In a retrospective study conducted over 12 months in a multi-hospital system, the incidence of bloodstream infections associated with midline catheters was not significantly lower than that associated with central venous catheters (0.88 vs 1.10 infections per 1,000 catheter-days). Additional research is needed to furt...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2019.11.004
更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe polybacterial infection characterized by necrosis of the fascia and adjacent soft tissues with rapid expansion of the infection along the fascial planes. It is a rare and potentially fatal entity in the head and neck region. We present 2 patients with head and neck cancers who develop...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2015.01.010
更新日期：2015-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:The nature of infection prevention and control is changing; however, little is known about current staffing and structure of infection prevention and control programs. METHODS:Our objectives were to provide a snapshot of the staffing and structure of hospital-based infection prevention and control programs ...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2008.11.001
更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The increased use of triple-lumen catheters has brought with it an increase in sepsis. We undertook a study to determine whether this increase was related to the length of time a catheter was in place. Culture of the fluid in each of the three lumens of all triple-lumen catheters in the medical intensive care units wa...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0196-6553(90)90185-u
更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00
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_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2011.03.003
更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Occupational risk for several bloodborne viruses is attributable to unsafe injection practices. To understand injection frequency and safety, we surveyed injection rates and factors influencing injection prescription in primary health care facilities and associated health clinics in Shiraz, Iran. METHODS:We...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2013.09.006
更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The recently introduced concept of hands-free technique (HFT) currently has no recommendations or formal educational program for use in the Republic of Korea. This study evaluated the level of HFT use and investigated factors related to HFT use among Korean operating room nurses. METHOD:Data were obtained t...
journal_title：American journal of infection control
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ajic.2008.01.013
更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00
