abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relative importance of independent risk factors for peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) failure. METHODS:Secondary data analysis from a randomized controlled trial of PIVC dwell time. The Prentice, Williams, and Peterson statistical model was used to identify and compare risk factors for phl...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Wallis MC,McGrail M,Webster J,Marsh N,Gowardman J,Playford EG,Rickard CM

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance is performed using a variety of methods with unclear performance characteristics. We used claims data to identify records for review following hysterectomy and colorectal surgery. Claims-enhanced screening identified SSIs missed by routine surveillance and could be used for t...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Letourneau AR,Calderwood MS,Huang SS,Bratzler DW,Ma A,Yokoe DS

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Describe the epidemiology of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) participating in a standardized and mandatory CLABSI surveillance program. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort. Setting. We included patients admitted (April 2007-March 2011) to 7 level II/I...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Blanchard AC,Fortin E,Rocher I,Moore DL,Frenette C,Tremblay C,Quach C

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assess the impact of revised International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, codes on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus burden in California hospitals. Codes were rapidly adopted, demonstrating new capture of colonization and continued relatively stable capture of infections. Nevertheless, despi...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Tehrani DM,Cao C,Kwark H,Huang SS

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Reduce the frequency of contaminated blood cultures that meet National Healthcare Safety Network definitions for a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). DESIGN:An observational study. SETTING:A 500-bed university-affiliated hospital. METHODS:A new blood culture policy discouraged drawing ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Boyce JM,Nadeau J,Dumigan D,Miller D,Dubowsky C,Reilly L,Hannon CV

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An organic load of 5%-10% fetal calf serum significantly reduced hypochlorite and UV radiation killing of Clostridium difficile spores, but organic material collected from hospital surfaces did not affect hypochlorite and only modestly affected UV killing of spores. Hypochlorite reduced aerobic microorganisms on uncle...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Zhang A,Nerandzic MM,Kundrapu S,Donskey CJ

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Of the 13 US vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) cases, 8 were identified in southeastern Michigan, primarily in patients with chronic lower-extremity wounds. VRSA infections develop when the vanA gene from vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) transfers to S. aureus. Inc18-like plasmids in V...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Tosh PK,Agolory S,Strong BL,Verlee K,Finks J,Hayakawa K,Chopra T,Kaye KS,Gilpin N,Carpenter CF,Haque NZ,Lamarato LE,Zervos MJ,Albrecht VS,McAllister SK,Limbago B,Maccannell DR,McDougal LK,Kallen AJ,Guh AY

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate prospectively the clinical course and risk factors for ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis (VAT) and the impact of VAT on intensive care unit (ICU) morbidity and mortality. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:University Hospital Larissa, Larissa, Greece. PATIENTS:Critical care patie...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Karvouniaris M,Makris D,Manoulakas E,Zygoulis P,Mantzarlis K,Triantaris A,Chatzi M,Zakynthinos E

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa respiratory tract infections related to intrinsically contaminated ultrasound gel used for intraoperative transesophageal echocardiograms in cardiovascular surgery patients. This investigation led to a product safety alert by the Food and Drug Administration and the de...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Chittick P,Russo V,Sims M,Robinson-Dunn B,Oleszkowicz S,Sawarynski K,Powell K,Makin J,Darnell E,Boura JA,Boyanton B,Band J

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the epidemiology of infections related to the use of implantable central venous access devices (CVADs) in cancer patients and to evaluate measures aimed at reducing the rates of such infections. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Referral hospital for cancer in São Paulo, Brazil. PATIENTS...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Freire MP,Pierrotti LC,Zerati AE,Araújo PH,Motta-Leal-Filho JM,Duarte LP,Ibrahim KY,Souza AA,Diz MP,Pereira J,Hoff PM,Abdala E

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe and compare the epidemiology of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) occurring in non-intensive care unit (ICU) versus ICU wards in a network of community hospitals over a 2-year period. Overall, 72% of cases of CAUTI occurred in non-ICU patients, which indicates that this population is an i...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Lewis SS,Knelson LP,Moehring RW,Chen LF,Sexton DJ,Anderson DJ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: To report the results of a surveillance study on surgical site infections (SSIs) conducted by the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC). DESIGN: Cohort prospective multinational multicenter surveillance study. SETTING: Eighty-two hospitals of 66 cities in 30 countries (Argentina, Br...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rosenthal VD,Richtmann R,Singh S,Apisarnthanarak A,Kübler A,Viet-Hung N,Ramírez-Wong FM,Portillo-Gallo JH,Toscani J,Gikas A,Dueñas L,El-Kholy A,Ghazal S,Fisher D,Mitrev Z,Gamar-Elanbya MO,Kanj SS,Arreza-Galapia Y,Lebl

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE. To quantify the association between admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) room most recently occupied by a patient positive for extended-spectrum β-lactamase (EBSL)-producing gram-negative bacteria and acquisition of infection or colonization with that pathogen. DESIGN. Retrospective cohort study. SETTI...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Ajao AO,Johnson JK,Harris AD,Zhan M,McGregor JC,Thom KA,Furuno JP

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to determine the association between the presence of Acinetobacter baumannii in patient rooms and the carrier status of the occupants. Fifty-six (39%) of 143 rooms with A. baumannii-positive patients had results positive for A. baumannii. Only 49 (10%) of 485 rooms with A. baumannii-negative patients were pos...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Munoz-Price LS,Namias N,Cleary T,Fajardo-Aquino Y,Depascale D,Arheart KL,Rivera JI,Doi Y

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Healthcare-associated transmission of respiratory viruses is a concerning patient safety issue. DESIGN:Surveillance for influenza virus among a cohort of healthcare workers (HCWs) was conducted in a tertiary care children's hospital from November 2009 through April 2010 using biweekly nasal swab specimen co...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Esbenshade JC,Edwards KM,Esbenshade AJ,Rodriguez VE,Talbot HK,Joseph MF,Nwosu SK,Chappell JD,Gern JE,Williams JV,Talbot TR

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae pose a serious infection control challenge and have emerged as a public health threat. We examined national trends in the proportion of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates resistant to carbapenems (CRKP) and third-generation cephalosporins (G3CRKP). DESIGN AND SETTING:Retros...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Braykov NP,Eber MR,Klein EY,Morgan DJ,Laxminarayan R

更新日期：2013-03-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) is an emerging multidrug-resistant pathogen associated with higher mortality, longer hospital stays, and increased costs. CRKP was thought to be sporadic in Los Angeles County (LAC); however, the actual incidence is unknown. To address this, LAC declared CRKP ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Marquez P,Terashita D,Dassey D,Mascola L

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the ability of Medicare claims to identify US hospitals with high rates of surgical site infection (SSI) after hip arthroplasty. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Acute care US hospitals. PARTICIPANTS:Fee-for-service Medicare patients 65 years of age and older who underwent hip arthropla...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Calderwood MS,Kleinman K,Bratzler DW,Ma A,Bruce CB,Kaganov RE,Canning C,Platt R,Huang SS,Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Epicenters Program.,Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality.

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a dual strategy of tuberculin skin test (TST) and QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT-G) for screening of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in healthcare workers (HCWs) and, as a secondary objective, to study relationships between TST results, QFT-G results, and sociodemographic ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： del Campo MT,Fouad H,Solís-Bravo MM,Sánchez-Uriz MA,Mahíllo-Fernández I,Esteban J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We assessed the frequency and relatedness of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates to determine whether healthcare workers, the environment, or admitted patients could be a reservoir for MRSA on a burn trauma unit (BTU). We also assessed risk factors for MRSA colonization among BTU patie...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Schweizer M,Ward M,Cobb S,McDanel J,Leder L,Wibbenmeyer L,Latenser B,Diekema D,Herwaldt L

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To collect data about personal protective equipment (PPE) management and to provide indications for improving PPE policies in Europe. DESIGN:Descriptive, cross-sectional survey. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:Data were collected in 48 isolation facilities in 16 European countries nominated by National Health Auth...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： De Iaco G,Puro V,Fusco FM,Schilling S,Maltezou HC,Brouqui P,Gottschalk R,Bannister B,Brodt HR,Siikamaki H,Perronne C,Brantsæter AB,Fjellet AL,Ippolito G,European Network for Highly Infectious Diseases Working Group.

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) is often controversial, and existing guidelines differ in important ways. OBJECTIVE:To determine both the range of practices involved in obtaining blood culture samples and how central line-associated infections are diagnosed and to o...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Beekmann SE,Diekema DJ,Huskins WC,Herwaldt L,Boyce JM,Sherertz RJ,Polgreen PM,Infectious Diseases Society of America Emerging Infections Network.

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To understand the feasibility of implementing a standardized performance measure for collecting and reporting influenza vaccination rates among healthcare personnel, qualitative, semistructured interviews were conducted with key informants in 32 healthcare facilities. Despite practical and logistical challenges to imp...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Maccannell T,Shugart A,Schneider AK,Lindley MC,Lorick SA,Rao A,Woods LO,Ahmed F,Sinkowitz-Cochran RL

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are rapidly emerging worldwide. Control group selection is critically important when analyzing predictors of antimicrobial resistance. Focusing on modifiable risk factors can optimize prevention and resource expenditures. To identify specific predictors of CRE, p...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Marchaim D,Chopra T,Bhargava A,Bogan C,Dhar S,Hayakawa K,Pogue JM,Bheemreddy S,Blunden C,Shango M,Swan J,Lephart PR,Perez F,Bonomo RA,Kaye KS

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore how hand hygiene observer scheduling influences the number of events and unique individuals observed. DESIGN:We deployed a mobile sensor network to capture detailed movement data for 6 categories of healthcare workers over a 2-week period. SETTING:  University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic medical ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Fries J,Segre AM,Thomas G,Herman T,Ellingson K,Polgreen PM

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bloodstream infections due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have been associated with significant risk of in-hospital mortality. The acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE) II score was developed and validated for use among intensive care unit (ICU) patients, but its utili...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Stevens V,Lodise TP,Tsuji B,Stringham M,Butterfield J,Dodds Ashley E,Brown K,Forrest A,Brown J

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an outbreak of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ST398 in a nursing home in the Netherlands. Seven residents and 4 healthcare workers were identified with MRSA ST398, but 2 of the healthcare workers carried other strains. This study demonstrates that MRSA ST398 can spread in nursing homes....

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Verkade E,Bosch T,Hendriks Y,Kluytmans J

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) can be associated with serious infectious complications. We evaluated the effect of education and feedback on process measures to improve PVC care and infectious complications. DESIGN:Quasi-experimental controlled crossover study with sampling before and aft...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Fakih MG,Jones K,Rey JE,Berriel-Cass D,Kalinicheva T,Szpunar S,Saravolatz LD

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple cultures were positive for Bacillus cereus during routine quality assurance testing of a pharmacy robot that prepares intravenous medications. An investigation confirmed bacterial contamination of the robot as well as drug product made by the robot. The process and outcomes of the investigation are described ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Cluck D,Williamson JC,Glasgo M,Diekema D,Sherertz R

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to rigorously evaluate the impact of prospective audit and feedback on broad-spectrum antimicrobial use among critical care patients. DESIGN:Prospective, controlled interrupted time series. SETTING:Single tertiary care center with 3 intensive care units. PATIENTS AND INTERVENTIONS:A formal review ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Elligsen M,Walker SA,Pinto R,Simor A,Mubareka S,Rachlis A,Allen V,Daneman N

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) for antimicrobial stewardship require considerable human resources and financial investments. This pre-/postimplementation study evaluated the effect of a CDSS on performance of prospective audit with intervention and feedback and demonstrated an increase in interventions and ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Hermsen ED,VanSchooneveld TC,Sayles H,Rupp ME

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the prevalence of and risk factors for colonization with extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-EB) in the long-term care facility (LTCF) setting. Colonization prevalence differed significantly across the 3 LTCFs evaluated in the study, with recent use of levofloxacin and fecal in...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Lautenbach E,Han J,Santana E,Tolomeo P,Bilker WB,Maslow J

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

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:To investigate the relationship between contact precautions and delirium among inpatients, adjusting for other factors. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:A 662-bed tertiary care center. PATIENTS:All nonpyschiatric adult patients admitted to a tertiary care center from 2007 through 2009. METHODS:G...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Day HR,Perencevich EN,Harris AD,Gruber-Baldini AL,Himelhoch SS,Brown CH,Dotter E,Morgan DJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：:In 2011, institutional requirements for pertussis vaccination of healthcare personnel were reported by nearly one-third of surveyed US hospitals. Requirements often applied to personnel with certain clinical responsibilities, such as those caring for infants. Healthcare personnel who were not on an institution's payro...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Miller BL,Ahmed F,Lindley MC,Wortley PM

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the clinical, microbiologic, and molecular features of the first series of qacA/B-containing strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from infected US patients. All qac-carrying strains were clonally diverse, and qacA strains exhibited increased tolerance to chlorhexidine as measured by minim...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： McGann P,Kwak YI,Summers A,Cummings JF,Waterman PE,Lesho EP

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00