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Entries Tagged as 'Am J Infect Control'

Impact on hand hygiene compliance following migration to a new hospital with improved resources and the sequential introduction of World Health Organization recommendations.

January 31st, 2012 · Start a Discussion

Impact on hand hygiene compliance following migration to a new hospital with improved res…

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The burden of multidrug-resistant organisms on tertiary hospitals posed by patients with recent stays in long-term acute care facilities.

January 31st, 2012 · Start a Discussion

The burden of multidrug-resistant organisms on tertiary hospitals posed by patients with …

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Association between risk of bloodstream infection and duration of use of totally implantable access ports and central lines: a 24-month study.

January 6th, 2012 · Start a Discussion

Association between risk of bloodstream infection and duration of use of totally implanta…

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Evaluation of bacterial contaminants found on unused paper towels and possible postcontamination after handwashing: A pilot study.

December 20th, 2011 · Start a Discussion

Evaluation of bacterial contaminants found on unused paper towels and possible postcontam…

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Comparison of bacteria on new, disposable, laundered, and unlaundered hospital scrubs.

December 20th, 2011 · Start a Discussion

Comparison of bacteria on new, disposable, laundered, and unlaundered hospital scrubs.

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Contact Precautions for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization: Costly and unnecessary?

October 22nd, 2011 · Start a Discussion

Contact Precautions for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization: Costly and unnecessary?
Am J Infect Control. 2011 Oct 18;
Authors: Spence MR, Dammel T, Courser S
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BACKGROUND: Methicill…

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Acquisition of spores on gloved hands after contact with the skin of patients with Clostridium difficile infection and with environmental surfaces in their rooms.

October 11th, 2011 · Start a Discussion

Acquisition of spores on gloved hands after contact with the skin of patients with Clostridium difficile infection and with environmental surfaces in their rooms.
Am J Infect Control. 2011 Oct 7;
Authors: Guerrero DM, Nerandzi…

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Evaluation of screening risk and nonrisk patients for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on admission in an acute care hospital.

October 5th, 2011 · Start a Discussion

Evaluation of screening risk and nonrisk patients for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on admission in an acute care hospital.
Am J Infect Control. 2011 Sep 30;
Authors: Creamer E, Galvin S, Dolan A, Sherlock O, Dim…

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Rapid control of a scabies outbreak at a tertiary care hospital without ward closure.

August 28th, 2011 · Start a Discussion

Rapid control of a scabies outbreak at a tertiary care hospital without ward closure.
Am J Infect Control. 2011 Aug 24;
Authors: Khan A, O’Grady S, Muller MP
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BACKGROUND: Although scabies outbreaks in h…

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Nursing and physician attire as possible source of nosocomial infections.

August 26th, 2011 · Start a Discussion

Nursing and physician attire as possible source of nosocomial infections.
Am J Infect Control. 2011 Sep;39(7):555-559
Authors: Wiener-Well Y, Galuty M, Rudensky B, Schlesinger Y, Attias D, Yinnon AM
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BA…

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Do hospital visitors wash their hands? Assessing the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer in a hospital lobby.

August 26th, 2011 · Start a Discussion

Do hospital visitors wash their hands? Assessing the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer in a hospital lobby.
Am J Infect Control. 2011 Aug 22;
Authors: Birnbach DJ, Nevo I, Barnes S, Fitzpatrick M, Rosen LF, Everett-Thomas R,…

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Overview of adverse events related to invasive procedures in the intensive care unit.

August 15th, 2011 · Start a Discussion

Overview of adverse events related to invasive procedures in the intensive care unit.
Am J Infect Control. 2011 Aug 2;
Authors: Pottier V, Daubin C, Lerolle N, Gaillard C, Viquesnel G, Plaud B, Hanouz JL, Charbonneau P

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Successful control of a norovirus outbreak among attendees of a hospital teaching conference.

August 15th, 2011 · Start a Discussion

Successful control of a norovirus outbreak among attendees of a hospital teaching conference.
Am J Infect Control. 2011 Aug 3;
Authors: Vinnard C, Lee I, Linkin D
We report an outbreak of norovirus gastroenteritis afte…

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Epidemiology of central line-associated bloodstream infections in Quebec intensive care units: A 6-year review.

August 15th, 2011 · Start a Discussion

Epidemiology of central line-associated bloodstream infections in Quebec intensive care units: A 6-year review.
Am J Infect Control. 2011 Aug 6;
Authors: Fontela PS, Platt RW, Rocher I, Frenette C, Moore D, Fortin E, Buckeridg…

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Antimicrobial resistance in pathogens causing nosocomial bloodstream infections in university hospitals in Egypt.

August 15th, 2011 · Start a Discussion

Antimicrobial resistance in pathogens causing nosocomial bloodstream infections in university hospitals in Egypt.
Am J Infect Control. 2011 Aug 10;
Authors: Saied T, Elkholy A, Hafez SF, Basim H, Wasfy MO, El-Shoubary W, Samir…

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