abstract：BACKGROUND:Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and povidone iodine (PI) are rarely used concurrently despite a lack of evidence regarding functional incompatibility of these agents. METHODS:CHG and PI, alone and combined, were evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible S aureus [MSSA] and methicillin-r...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Anderson MJ,Horn ME,Lin YC,Parks PJ,Peterson ML

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The negative impact of surgical site infection (SSI) in terms of morbidity, mortality, additional costs, and length of stay (LOS) in the hospital is well described in the literature, as are risk factors and preventive measures. Given the lack of knowledge regarding patients' experiences of SSI, the aim of th...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Andersson AE,Bergh I,Karlsson J,Nilsson K

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) began publishing their series of Elimination Guides in 2007. Since then, 9 Elimination Guides have been developed that cover a range of important infection prevention issues, including the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infectio...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Rebmann T,Greene LR

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is one of the most important health care-associated infections in the critical care setting. METHODS:A quasiexperimental study involving multiple interventions to reduce the incidence of CLABSI was conducted in a medical-surgical intensive care unit (IC...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Marra AR,Cal RG,Durão MS,Correa L,Guastelli LR,Moura DF Jr,Edmond MB,Dos Santos OF

更新日期：2010-08-01 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

authors： Llupià A,García-Basteiro AL,Olivé V,Costas L,Ríos J,Quesada S,Varela P,Bayas JM,Trilla A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We were alerted to increased rates of Clostridium difficile-positive tests at all 3 hospitals in our health care system by MedMined Data Mining Surveillance Service, CareFusion (San Diego, CA). In response, an intervention of terminal room cleaning with dilute bleach was instituted to decrease the amount of ...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Hacek DM,Ogle AM,Fisher A,Robicsek A,Peterson LR

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Virucidal compounds are essential in preventing the transmission of viral infection in the health care environment. Understanding their mechanisms of action is necessary to improve their efficacy. Inactivation of viruses is less documented than that of bacteria notably because different types of virus have d...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Pinto F,Maillard JY,Denyer SP

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nosocomial bacteremia caused by the contamination of intravenous (IV) infusates is considered rare. Unfortunately, this problem has been underestimated because its identification requires culturing infusates, a procedure not performed routinely. METHODS:This study was conducted in a referral hospital where ...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Macias AE,Huertas M,de Leon SP,Munoz JM,Chavez AR,Sifuentes-Osornio J,Romero C,Bobadilla M

更新日期：2010-04-01 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

authors： Talaat M,Hafez S,Saied T,Elfeky R,El-Shoubary W,Pimentel G

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reasons for gloving-up for surgery are to protect the surgical field from microorganisms on the surgeon's hands and protect the surgeon from the patient's microorganisms. This study measured the concentration of bacteria passing through glove punctures under surgical conditions. METHODS:Double-layered s...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Harnoss JC,Partecke LI,Heidecke CD,Hübner NO,Kramer A,Assadian O

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about compliance with universal precautions (CUP) or occupational exposures to blood and body fluids among Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. The objective of this study was to obtain estimates of CUP and knowledge of universal precautions (KUP), occupational exposures, and needle an...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Harris SA,Nicolai LA

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examines how well regulations for bloodborne pathogens (BBPs), established primarily to reduce exposure risk for health care workers, are being followed by workers and employers in the tattooing and body piercing industry. METHOD:Twelve shops performing tattooing and/or body piercing (body art) i...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Lehman EJ,Huy J,Levy E,Viet SM,Mobley A,McCleery TZ

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meningococcal disease remains a major concern in populations living under crowded conditions. Following the 1995 report of several cases of meningococcal disease in Israeli soldiers, the Department of Epidemiology of the Army Health Branch, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) adopted an immunization policy for all r...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Mimouni D,Bar-Zeev Y,Huerta M,Balicer RD,Grotto I,Ankol O

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The virucidal activity of 2 hand rubs proposed by the World Health Organization was studied in a quantitative suspension test for chemical disinfectants and antiseptics in human medicine (EN 14476). These formulations are recommended if no hand rubs with declared microbiological activity are available in health care s...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Steinmann J,Becker B,Bischoff B,Paulmann D,Friesland M,Pietschmann T,Steinmann J,Steinmann E

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a common bacterial pathogen in skin and skin structure infections (SSSIs). Limited data exist on hospital treatment patterns and costs for SA-SSSIs. METHODS:This retrospective analysis examined the lengths of stay, treatment patterns, and costs of hospitalized patients with an ...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Menzin J,Marton JP,Meyers JL,Carson RT,Rothermel CD,Friedman M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A novel strain of influenza A (H1N1) was identified in April 2009 and developed into a pandemic by June 2009. This rapid and unexpected event had enormous implications for infection preventionists (IP) internationally. Lessons learned from this event should guide future pandemic planning efforts. METHODS:Fo...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Rebmann T,Wagner W

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli is a serious threat to cancer patients. We aimed to determine the risk factors associated with the development of MDR E coli bacteremia in cancer patients and the possibility of horizontal transmission. METHODS:We conducted a 1:2 case-control study of 58 patients w...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Vigil KJ,Adachi JA,Aboufaycal H,Hachem RY,Reitzel RA,Jiang Y,Tarrand JJ,Chemaly RF,Bodey GP,Rolston KV,Raad I

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community-based points of dispensing (POD) will be used during disasters to distribute mass quantities of anti-infective therapy/prophylaxis and/or vaccination to an entire community in a short period of time. Without proper planning, staff training, and implementation of infection prevention strategies, dis...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Rebmann T,Coll B,2009 APIC Emergency Preparedness Committee.

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Air treatment with a mobile Plasmair air-decontamination unit significantly reduces the fungal spore load in hematology wards. We report that this system used at a low aspiration flow does not perform total biodecontamination against filamentous fungi. Moreover, the filamentous fungus load remaining in rooms equipped ...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Brenier-Pinchart MP,Coussa-Rivière L,Lebeau B,Mallaret MR,Bulabois CE,Ducki S,Cahn JY,Grillot R,Pelloux H

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a nosocomial pneumonia that develops in patients on mechanical ventilation for >or=48 hours. VAP develops at an estimated rate of 1% to 3% per day of mechanical ventilation. METHODS:Quality improvement project. Mechanically ventilated patients received the following ...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Hutchins K,Karras G,Erwin J,Sullivan KL

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin prick tests are commonly used for human allergy testing and determination. Because solutions are kept at 4 degrees C and patient's skin is cleaned, the same solutions are used on many patients with the same applicators without sterilization. OBJECTIVES:Our objectives were to determine whether a model b...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Veillette M,Cormier Y,Duchaine C

更新日期：2009-09-01 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

authors： Stone PW,Dick A,Pogorzelska M,Horan TC,Furuya EY,Larson E

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In-hospital surveillance of surgical site infections (SSI) was conducted on 599 patients in a German university hospital. On a subgroup of 342 patients, SSI was assessed after discharge from hospital based on data of a questionnaire and telephone interviews. Postdischarge surveillance revealed substantially higher inf...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Knaust A,Moussa A,Stilianakis NI,Eikmann T,Herr C

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hand cleanliness is important in hospital infection control, but skin irritation from frequent alcohol-based hand rub use reduces compliance. We have compared a new copper biocide/Aloe vera-based biocidal hand rub (Xgel) with 7 commercially available hand rubs. METHODS:Hand rubs were cultured with human ski...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Hall TJ,Wren MW,Jeanes A,Gant VA

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This report summarizes the scope and role of infection preventionists in emergency management for all types of disasters. Preventing the transmission of infectious agents during a disaster is an essential component of emergency management. Previous disasters have illustrated the need for better infection pre...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Rebmann T,2008 APIC Emergency Preparedness Committee.

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contaminated gloves are a major source of transmission of bacteria in the hospital and food industry. We investigated the efficacy of gloves impregnated with a combination of antiseptics consisting of brilliant green dye and chlorhexidine (Gardine). METHODS:Gardine-coated and uncoated 1-cm(2) segments of la...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Reitzel RA,Dvorak TL,Hachem RY,Fang X,Jiang Y,Raad I

更新日期：2009-05-01 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

authors： Jeong IS,Park S

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is generally recognized that the health care system does not have adequate isolation capacity to meet the surge in demand during a major outbreak of airborne infectious disease. Alternatives to engineered isolation rooms undoubtedly will be required as surge isolation requirements exceed the available res...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Johnson DL,Lynch RA,Mead KR

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patient empowerment initiatives, patients are encouraged to ask caregivers if they have washed their hands. However, relatively little is known about the willingness of patients to participate in such initiatives. METHODS:Patients were presented with a "Partners in Your Care" script asking them to remind...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Lent V,Eckstein EC,Cameron AS,Budavich R,Eckstein BC,Donskey CJ

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colonized or infected patients are a major reservoir for patient-to-patient transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in hospitals. Despite attempted adherence to recommended infection prevention and control procedures, a general medicine unit in our hospital continued to experience ...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Williams VR,Callery S,Vearncombe M,Simor AE

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical site infection (SSI) is an important clinical indicator of quality of patient care and infection control; therefore, we aimed to assess risk factors SSI in colon and gastric surgeries. METHODS:SSI was assessed according to the National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance (NNIS) system (1999). Risk fa...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Imai E,Ueda M,Kanao K,Kubota T,Hasegawa H,Omae K,Kitajima M

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In July 2005, New York State legislation requiring the mandatory reporting of specific hospital-associated infections (HAIs) was passed by the legislature and signed by the governor. In an effort to measure the impact of this legislation on infection control resources, the New York State Department of Health...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Stricof RL,Schabses KA,Tserenpuntsag B

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current recommendations for the prevention of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CA-BSIs) are mostly based on data from intensive care units (ICUs). The rates of CA-BSIs appear to be higher in non-ICU wards. Until this year, no published data were available on non-ICU CA-BSIs in the U...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Marschall J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The major concern after occupational exposures is the possible transmission of blood-borne pathogens, especially hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This study was undertaken to evaluate the risk of infection after exposure to blood or body fluids of an u...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Kuruuzum Z,Yapar N,Avkan-Oguz V,Aslan H,Ozbek OA,Cakir N,Yuce A

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative wound infection (PWI) after intracranial neurosurgery remains a significant worldwide problem, resulting in substantial morbidity/mortality if not combatted quickly and energetically. Although the danger of PWI is universally recognized, the reported incidence of PWI after intracranial neurosur...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： McClelland S 3rd

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In long-term care facilities, treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is common. However, randomized, controlled trials suggest that such treatment offers no benefit and may promote antimicrobial resistance. METHODS:For 3 months before and 30 months after instituting an educational intervention, we moni...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Zabarsky TF,Sethi AK,Donskey CJ

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health care workers (HCWs) are susceptible to hospital acquired varicella zoster virus (VZV). We evaluated seroprevalence and predictive value of a history of varicella disease (VD) with VZV serology in HCWs in northern Israel. A total of 200 HCWs were enrolled. A high rate of seropositivity for VZV-IgG was found: 98....

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Chazan B,Colodner R,Teitler N,Chen Y,Raz R

更新日期：2008-08-01 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

authors： Backman C,Zoutman DE,Marck PB

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many different treatment options are available for hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), which are important causes of morbidity and mortality. Although guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of HAP and VAP have been published by various American and European societies, these...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Song JH,Asian Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Working Group.

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A safe alternative to ethylene oxide for reprocessing heat-sensitive lumen medical devices, such as endoscopes, is needed. The effectiveness of a new, safe, low-cost, and environmentally friendly low-temperature sterilization process using ozone was assessed. METHOD:Rigid lumen devices were used to assess t...

journal_title：American journal of infection control

authors： Dufresne S,Leblond H,Chaunet M

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00