Glutaraldehyde: current status and uses.

abstract：:Nosocomial infections appear to be increased in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), compared to individuals with asymptomatic infection due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Risk factors for bacterial colonization and infection include immunosuppression, prior treatment with some antibiotics,...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Craven DE,Steger KA,Hirschhorn LR

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ambulatory healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur frequently in children and are associated with morbidity. Less is known about ambulatory HAI costs. This study estimated additional costs associated with pediatric ambulatory central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), catheter-associated ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rinke ML,Oyeku SO,Ford WJH,Heo M,Saiman L,DeLaMora P,Rabin B,Zachariah P,Rosenberg RE,Mirhaji P,Obaro-Best O,Drasher M,Klein E,Peshansky A,Bundy DG

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop new evaluation indices of infection control and to use them to evaluate Korean infection surveillance and control programs (ISCPs). DESIGN:We performed a questionnaire-based survey to 164 acute care general hospitals throughout the Republic of Korea that had more than 300 beds. Study methods were ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Oh HS,Cheong HW,Yi SE,Kim H,Choe KW,Cho SI

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of an active surveillance program for Staphylococcus aureus linked to a decolonization protocol on the incidence of healthcare-associated infection and new nasal colonization due to S. aureus. DESIGN:Retrospective quasi-experimental study. SETTING:An 18-bed medical intensive care uni...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Fraser TG,Fatica C,Scarpelli M,Arroliga AC,Guzman J,Shrestha NK,Hixson E,Rosenblatt M,Gordon SM,Procop GW

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Develop a clinical decision support tool comprised of an electronic medical record alert and antimicrobial stewardship navigator to facilitate antimicrobial stewardship. DESIGN:We analyzed alerts targeting antimicrobial de-escalation to assess the effectiveness of the navigator as a stewardship tool. The ale...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Schulz L,Osterby K,Fox B

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implementing evidence‐based infection prevention practices is challenging. Implementation science, which is the study of methods promoting the uptake of evidence into practice, addresses the gap between theory and practice. Just as healthcare epidemiology has emerged as a paradigm for patient safety, infection ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Saint S,Howell JD,Krein SL

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine trends in compliance with the guidelines for preventing the transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in healthcare facilities among New Jersey hospitals from 1989 through 1996. DESIGN:A voluntary questionnaire was sent to all 96 New Jersey hospitals in 1992. The 53 that responded were resurvey...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Manangan LP,Collazo ER,Tokars J,Paul S,Jarvis WR

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physicians and clinical employees at a children's hospital were surveyed to compare their tuberculosis (TB) screening and immunization statuses. Failure to offer screening and immunization services to non-employee physicians was associated with lower rates of reported immunity to several vaccine-preventable diseases a...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Bratcher DF,Stover BH,Lane NE,Paul RI

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We surveyed resident physicians at 2 academic medical centers regarding urinary testing and treatment as they progressed through training. Demographics and self-reported confidence were compared to overall knowledge using clinical vignette-based questions. Overall knowledge was 40% in 2011 and increased to 48%, 55%, a...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Andrews SL,Abbo LM,Johnson JR,Kuskowski MA,Shukla BS,Drekonja DM

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The anterior nares are the most sensitive single site for detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization. Colonization patterns of USA300 MRSA colonization are unknown. OBJECTIVES:To assess whether residents of extended care facilities who are colonized with USA300 MRSA have diffe...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Shurland SM,Stine OC,Venezia RA,Johnson JK,Zhan M,Furuno JP,Miller RR,Johnson T,Roghmann MC

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Rising antibiotic resistance could reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics in preventing postoperative infections. We investigated trends in the efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis regimens for 3 commonly performed surgical procedures-appendectomy, cesarean section, and colorectal surgery-and 1 invasive diagno...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Gandra S,Trett A,Alvarez-Uria G,Solomkin JS,Laxminarayan R

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and internally validate a surgical site infection (SSI) prediction model for Japan. DESIGN:Retrospective observational cohort study. METHODS:We analyzed surveillance data submitted to the Japan Nosocomial Infections Surveillance system for patients who had undergone target surgical procedures fro...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Fukuda H,Kuroki M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To describe the investigation and control of a cluster of Serratia marcescens bacteremia in a 505-bed tertiary-care center. METHODS Cluster cases were defined as all patients with S. marcescens bacteremia between March 2 and April 7, 2014, who were found to have identical or related blood isolates determined...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Schuppener LM,Pop-Vicas AE,Brooks EG,Duster MN,Crnich CJ,Sterkel AK,Webb AP,Safdar N

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used mandatory public reporting as an impetus to perform a statewide study to define risk factors for surgical site infection. Among women who underwent abdominal hysterectomy, blood transfusion was a significant risk factor for surgical site infection in patients who experienced blood loss of less than 500 mL. ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Young H,Berumen C,Knepper B,Miller A,Silverman M,Gilmartin H,Wodrich E,Alexander S,Price CS

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Fluoroquinolones have not been frequently implicated as a cause of Clostridium difficile outbreaks. Nosocomial C. difficile infections increased from 2.7 to 6.8 cases per 1000 discharges (P < .001). During the first 2 years of the outbreak, there were 253 nosocomial C. difficile infections; of ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Muto CA,Pokrywka M,Shutt K,Mendelsohn AB,Nouri K,Posey K,Roberts T,Croyle K,Krystofiak S,Patel-Brown S,Pasculle AW,Paterson DL,Saul M,Harrison LH

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clostridium difficile is a major cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitalized patients. Between August 2003 and January 2004, we experienced an increase in the incidence of C. difficile-associated disease. We describe the investigation into and management of the outbreak in this article. METHODS:A total of ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Drudy D,Harnedy N,Fanning S,Hannan M,Kyne L

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop an automated method for ventilator-associated condition (VAC) surveillance and to compare its accuracy and efficiency with manual VAC surveillance SETTING:The intensive care units (ICUs) of 4 hospitals METHODS:This study was conducted at Detroit Medical Center, a tertiary care center in metropoli...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Mann T,Ellsworth J,Huda N,Neelakanta A,Chevalier T,Sims KL,Dhar S,Robinson ME,Kaye KS

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) has yielded new insights into the transmission patterns of healthcare facility-onset Clostridioides difficile infection (HO-CDI). WGS results prompted a focused diagnostic stewardship program, which was associated with a significant and sustained decrease in HO-CDI at large, urban hospita...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Jakharia KK,Ilaiwy G,Moose SS,Waga M,Appalla L,McAlduff JD,Karanfil LV,McGann PT,Wortmann GW

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission occurred among patients visiting a physician's office and to evaluate potential transmission mechanisms. DESIGN:Serologic survey, retrospective cohort study, and observation of infection control practices. SETTING:Private medical office. PATIENTS:T...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Samandari T,Malakmadze N,Balter S,Perz JF,Khristova M,Swetnam L,Bornschlegel K,Phillips MS,Poshni IA,Nautiyal P,Nainan OV,Bell BP,Williams IT

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disinfectants containing 3-methyl-4-chlorophenol were tested for their capacity to inactivate the infectious agent of scrapie. Coincubation of brain homogenates prepared from terminally ill scrapie-infected hamsters with the disinfectants rendered the prion protein PrP(Sc) sensitive to proteinase K digestion. Inoculat...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Riemer C,Bamme T,Mok SW,Baier M

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a method to identify hospitals contributing to Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) at subsequent hospitalizations. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. METHODS:We merged 2014-2015 National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) inpatient CDI laboratory-identified events with hospital patient disch...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Magro M,Rosenberg J,Epson E

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Existing knowledge of emergency department (ED) catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention is limited. We aimed to describe the motivations, perceived risks for CAUTI acquisition, and strategies used to address CAUTI risk among EDs that had existing CAUTI prevention programs. METHODS:In ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Carter EJ,Pallin DJ,Mandel L,Sinnette C,Schuur JD

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In colorectal surgery, the composition of the most effective bundle for prevention of surgical site infections (SSI) remains uncertain. We performed a meta-analysis to identify bundle interventions most associated with SSI reduction. METHODS:We systematically reviewed 4 databases for studies that assessed bu...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Pop-Vicas AE,Abad C,Baubie K,Osman F,Heise C,Safdar N

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To screen copper and noncopper paints for their bactericidal effectiveness in rendering surfaces self-disinfecting. DESIGN:Tested paints were applied to glass coverslips, cured, inoculated with test organisms (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis), and dr...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Cooney TE

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aerobic gram-negative bacillus (AGNB) groin skin carriage was prospectively studied in ambulatory geriatric outpatients: 42 from three nursing homes and 44 from private homes. Initially, 12 (28.6%) Proteeae carriers were in the former group and 3 (6.8%) were in the latter (P = 0.01). At one year, 6 of 7 surviving nurs...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Ehrenkranz NJ,Eckert DG,Alfonso BC,Moskowitz LB

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We observed bacterial or fungal coinfections in COVID-19 patients admitted between March 1 and April 18, 2020 (152 of 4,267, 3.6%). Among these patients, mortality was 57%; 74% were intubated; 51% with bacteremia had central venous catheters. Time to culture positivity was 6-7 days, and 79% had received prior antibiot...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Nori P,Cowman K,Chen V,Bartash R,Szymczak W,Madaline T,Punjabi Katiyar C,Jain R,Aldrich M,Weston G,Gialanella P,Corpuz M,Gendlina I,Guo Y

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a home care service during a 4-month period. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:A home care service located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. PARTICIPANTS:Patients admitted to the home care service during this period, their household contact...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rozenbaum R,Silva-Carvalho MC,Souza RR,Melo MC,Gobbi CN,Coelho LR,Ferreira RL,Ferreira-Carvalho BT,Schuenck AL,Neves FM,Silva LR,Figueiredo AM

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection preventionists at Minnesota hospitals were surveyed to determine whether they had Legionella water management plans. Of 137 hospitals, 84 (61%) responded. Among them, 27% hospitals had a water management plan, 21% regularly sampled for Legionella, and 51% had knowledge of ASHRAE Legionella prevention standar...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Danila RN,Koranteng N,Como-Sabetti KJ,Robinson TJ,Laine ES

更新日期：2018-03-01 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