Volume 33; Issue 5

American Journal of Infection Control

Volume 33; Issue 5

1

Use of quarantine in the control of SARS in Singapore

Peng Lim Ooi, Sonny Lim, Suok Kai Chew

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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2

Sporicidal activity in liquid chemical products to sterilize or high-level disinfect medical and dental instruments

A. Enrique Acosta-Gío, José L. Rueda-Patiño, Leonor Sánchez-Pérez

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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3

Infection control and quality health care in the new millenium

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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4

Health care–associated infections in the neonatal intensive care unit

Michael T. Brady

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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5

Infectious disease in pediatric out-of-home child care

Michael T. Brady

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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6

Surveillance, prevention, and control of legionellosis in a tropical city-state

Kee Tai Goh, Doris L.K. Ng, Jennifer Yap, Stefan Ma, Eng Eong Ooi

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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7

Risk factors for prediction of surgical site infections in “clean surgery”

Patrick Pessaux, David Atallah, Emilie Lermite, Simon Msika, Jean-Marie Hay, Yves Flamant, Jean-Pierre Arnaud

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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8

Public attitudes and opinions toward physicians and dentists infected with bloodborne viruses: Results of a national survey

Jennifer Tuboku-Metzger, Linda Chiarello, Ronda L. Sinkowitz-Cochran, Annelise Casano-Dickerson, Denise Cardo

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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9

Short time to positivity in blood culture with clustered gram-positive cocci on direct smear examination is highly predictive of Staphylococcus aureus

Raymond Ruimy, Laurence Armand-Lefevre, Antoine Andremont

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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10

A descriptive review of malpractice claims for health care–acquired infections in Philadelphia

John L. Guinan, Maryanne McGuckin, Arlene Shubin, Janet Tighe

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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11

Prevalence rate of active tuberculosis from chest radiography among Thai hospital personnel: A summary

Viroj Wiwanitkit

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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12

Editorial note for manuscripts from the Second International Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (Singapore, March 14-17, 2004) submitted for publication in the American Journal of Infection Control

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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13

An organization-wide approach to decreasing central venous catheter bloodstream infections: Applying lessons learned from intensive care surveillance to general patient care units

L. Greene, D. Farnsworth, K. Sposato, G. Lovejoy, G. Dumyati

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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14

Blue Ribbon Abstract Award: Increased central venous catheter–associated bloodstream infection rates temporally associated with changing from a split-septum to a Leur-access mechanical valve needleless device: A nationwide outbreak?

W. Jarvis, R. Sheretz, T. Perl, K. Bradley, E. Giannetta

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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15

A multidisciplinary approach towards the reduction of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)

Z.H. Shaikh, M. Moinuddin, K. Strelczyk

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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16

Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) bloodstream infection surveillance rates in medical intensive care, medical-surgical wards, extended care, and outpatients

T. Royer, E. Lang, K. Neuzil, H. Beneda

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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17

Prevalence of zoonotic pathogens in dogs visiting human hospital patients in Ontario

S. Lefebvre, J.S. Weese, D. Waltner-Toews, R. Reid-Smith, A. Peregrine

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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18

Blue Ribbon Abstract Award: Moxifloxacin use as a risk factor in an outbreak of Clostridium difficile–associated disease

P. Biller, B. Shank, L. Tkatch, L. Lind, L.C. McDonald

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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19

Outbreak of pseudobacteremia with Bacillus species at a children's hospital traced to dust contamination of blood collection supplies on open shelving

G. Pullen, K. Dahl, J. Bulgara

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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20

New Investigator Award, Blue Ribbon Abstract Award: Fatal Enterobacter sakazakii infection associated with powdered infant formula in a neonatal intensive care unit in New Zealand

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

21

The impact of a bedside hand sanitizer program on surgical site infections in neurosurgical patients in Vietnam

T.A.T. Le, P.T. Nguyen, T.T. Vu, A.H. Sohn, W.R. Jarvis

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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22

Mandatory reporting of healthcare-associated infections: A long way to go

E. Sherman, K. Heydon, E. Teszner, K. St. John, S. Coffin

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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23

Surgical site infection surveillance for neurosurgical procedures: A comparison of passive surveillance by surgeons to active surveillance by infection control professionals

D. Heipel, J. Ober, M. Edmond, G. Bearman

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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24

Applying epidemiologic principles to mandatory reporting, our success story

J. Ober, M. Edmond

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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25

Blue Ribbon Abstract Award: Staphylococcus warneri in two neonatal intensive care units

J.P. Cimiotti, J.P. Haas, P. Della-Latta, F. Wu, L. Saiman, E.L. Larson

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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26

An increase in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) catheter-related bloodstream infection (CR-BSI) rate temporally associated with change in intravenous (IV) port

K.L. Bradley, K. Mackie, A. Richards, M. Miller, T.M. Perl

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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27

A multidisciplinary approach to decrease ventilator-associated pneumonia in a pediatric intensive care unit

P. Kieffer, P. Checchia, B. Markovitz, A. Bisch, G. Holzmann-Pazgal

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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28

Research Foundation Award for the Best International Abstract, Blue Ribbon Abstract Award: The nasal carriage of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in children with allergy

S. Kuznecovs, G. Kuznecova

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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29

An effective intervention program that resulted in a sustained significant reduction in catheter-associated bloodstream infections in three intensive care units (ICUs)

D. Koch, C. Sykora, L. Ferrara, R. Griesbaum, O. Cruz

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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30

Blue Ribbon Abstract Award: Standardization of the central venous catheter insertion process reduces catheter-associated bloodstream infections in a university hospital medical intensive care unit

K. Wilkerson, T. Talbot, J. Foss, M. Newton, R. Wall, W. Schaffner

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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31

Success of an infection control (IC)–led multidisciplinary team to encourage judicious use of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) and antimicrobial resistance

M. Moinuddin, Z.H. Shaikh, K. Bamburg, K. Strelczyk

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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32

Infection control practitioner as advocate for the antibiogram: Launching local interventions to prevent antimicrobial resistance

I. Bakunas-Kenneley

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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33

Improving immunization rates in long-term care utilizing unit-based vaccination specialists

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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34

Emergence of resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in critically ill patients within an acute care teaching hospital and a long-term acute care facility

P. Wells, C. Stephens, J. DiPersio, S. Francis, V. Abell

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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35

Prevent transmission: Isolating vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) and breaking the chain of contagion

P. Grota, J. Przykucki, J. Patterson

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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36

Survival of vancomycin-resistant Enterrococcus faecium on acrylic nails, bed linen, and plastic keyboard covers

P. Hochmuth, J. Magnuson, K. Owens

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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37

The CDC's campaign to prevent antimicrobial resistance offers structure, strategy, and authority to a hospital's efforts to battle an increase in resistant organisms

B. Burke, D. Ford, G. Garvin, C. Korn, C. Sulis

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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38

Investigation of the benefits of incorporating sesquiterpenoids in an alcohol-based hand antiseptic: A comparative study of skin health effects on subjects with dry skin and antimicrobial efficacy

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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39

Computer equipment used in patient care within a multihospital system: Recommendations for cleaning and disinfection

J. Weber, M. Nell, S. Fortna, A. Neely, D. Lighter, Infection Control Working Group

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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40

An evaluation of the cleaning properties of a microfibre cloth

C. Griffith, G. Moore

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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41

Organic and bacterial residues on flexible endoscopes: Evaluation of manual cleaning versus automated endoscope reprocessor (AER) cleaning in a clinical setting

H. Chan-Myers, G. Chang, C. Ellis

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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42

Reprocessing disposable single-use devices: From skepticism to success

L. Ferguson, M. Oden, K. Kaye, J. Engemann, J. McDonald, W. Trofi

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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43

Monitoring high-level disinfection with 0.55% ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA)

M. White, A. Michelin, M. Bordner, K. Feigenbaum, D. Henderson

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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44

Efficacy of disinfectants and detergents for cleaning hospital environmental surfaces as part of documented cleaning protocols

P. Obee, C. Griffith, R.Z. Greten

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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45

The clinical application of hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP)

C. Griffith, P. Obee, R. Cooper

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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46

A basic education program for sterile processing

Y. Dlugacz, M. Hamarat

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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47

Novel characteristics of a 60% isopropanol hand rub formulated to meet tentative final monograph healthcare personnel handwash criteria

J. Medvick, D. Klein, Z. Greten, N. Kaiser, J. Newman

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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48

Antimicrobial efficacy of a benzethonium chloride hand sanitizer, in vitro and in vivo studies

L. Jimenez, M. Chiang

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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49

Correction of persistently positive dialysis surveillance cultures

M. Croxton, C. Wolfer, G. Villacres, M. Szetak, J. Veis

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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50

William A. Rutala Research Award: Redesign of portable suction equipment cases: An economical engineering approach to a disinfection problem

A. Neely, L. Regnold, S. Hayes, J. Gardner, T. Cahill

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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51

Reduction of Clostridium difficile infection in a community-based hospital using hypochlorite solution

D. Lueckerath, M. Jones, J. Krettek, R. Little, J. Woodward

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

52

Tularemia in New York City: When do we need to suspect bioterrorism?

A. Raimondi, B. Koll, N. Casau, B. Raucher, J. Protic

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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A self-study educational approach to bioterrorism/disaster preparation

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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54

A public health/hospital collaboration to develop a blueprint for hospital-based mass immunization clinics during bioterrorism events

J. Mallick, H. Scaife, K.M. Strozewski, J. Tressel, J. Wendt

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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55

Reducing the risk of airborne infection transmission: An algorithm for isolation patient placement in times of crisis

T. Rebmann, R. Carrico, J. English, B. Clements

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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56

Nurses' beliefs about a bioterrorism event: Fear of abandonment

C. O'Boyle, C. Robertson, M. Secor-Turner

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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57

Emergency prophylaxis and/or vaccine administration by public health officials in a biological event

P. Dietsch, M. Fielding

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2005

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english

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58

Withdrawn

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

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2005

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english

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59

Coming soon to a theater near you: A flu shot clinic

P. Luebbert, L. Madison

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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60

A collaborative model to meet community and institutional needs during a medical emergency: Lessons learned from an influenza vaccine shortage

S. Berry, C. Harris, M. McCormick

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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61

Operation Red Clover: A comprehensive three day statewide drill on pneumonic plague

S.D. Page, N.L. Thayer

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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62

Infection control experience among Chicago area hospitals participating in a second biological disaster drill, May 2004

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

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2005

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english

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63

Comparison of live versus online bioreadiness training programs for nurses

D. Haiduven, E. Cooper, S. Luther

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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64

Development and implementation of a nursing bioreadiness training program

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

65

Control of a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) cluster in critical care by reinforcing hand hygiene and standard precautions

S. Emery, M. Nennig, D. Gold

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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66

Blue Ribbon Abstract Award: Cost effectiveness of switching from an open IV infusion system to a closed system on rates of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infection in three Mexican hospitals

S.R. Frausto, F. Higuera, J.M. Soto, V.D. Rosenthal

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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67

Reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) using a silver-coated 100% silicone Foley catheter verses a silver-coated latex Foley catheter in a Northeastern U.S. acute care hospital

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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68

Reduction of the catheter-associated bloodstream infection rate and an opportunity to improve the quality of care in a long-term acute care hospital

R. Christman, J. Naktin, P. Miles, G. Wuchter, E. Anderson

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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69

Increasing isolation room surge capacity through the establishment of negative-pressure surge capacity wings/areas

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

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2005

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english

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Reduction of nosocomial catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in a U.S. Southeastern teaching facility with an all-silicone silver Foley catheter

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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71

Education and performance feedback effect on rates of central vascular catheter–associated bloodstream infections in adult intensive care units in one hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil

R. Salomao, S. Blecher, M. Da Silva, M. Villins, E.H. Da Silva

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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72

The intravenous care prevalence study

S. Schweon, L. Lefevers, D. Sabol

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2005

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english

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A cluster of catheterized urinary isolates associated with opening the closed system of urinary drainage: Identification, investigation, and correction

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

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2005

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english

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Reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) using a silver-coated all-silicone Foley catheter versus a silver-impregnated latex Foley catheter in a Southeastern U.S. long-term acute care facility

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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75

The quest for the irreducible minimum: 8 years of performance improvement in preventing central line–associated infections in a surgical intensive care unit

L.L. Fauerbach, M.A. Gross, C. Ruse, R. Kelly

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

76

Implementing evidence-based practices to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections in the intensive care unit

D. Ellis, S. Brungs, P. Burns, M. Render, M. Nicholson

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

77

A user-friendly approach to improving healthcare worker influenza vaccination compliance

J. Chance, S. Williamson

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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The “Don't Catch the Flu Bear Blues” educational campaign to increase hand hygiene awareness during the flu vaccine shortage in an orthopedic specialty hospital

M. Spencer, K. Hoikala, D. Gulcyzinski

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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79

Using bar-code reading software and computerized databases to identify eligible healthcare workers and expedite administration of influenza vaccine

J. Kozakiewicz, D. Dumigan, R. Meskill, J. Boyce

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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Where couture meets culture (and sensitivities): Multidisciplinary involvement in education of transmission-based precautions

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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81

Vaccination of healthcare workers during an influenza vaccine shortage

N. Gemeinhart, K. Gladstone, J. Gloss, M. Jones, V. Fraser

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

82

“Bug Bites”: A facility-wide educational tool

K. Williams, P. Sullivan, N. Patel

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

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Infection control professionals: roles and responsibilities in New York State acute care hospitals, 1999 and 2004

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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84

Calling all “I-cops”: Bone marrow transplant unit's vancomycin-resistant Enterrococcus (VRE) outbreak arrested through the use of infection control “cops”

S. Willard, G. Morrell, J. Kasow, M. Waters, S.E. Webster

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

85

Implementation of a guideline for the prevention of spread of peculiar resistant microorganisms (PRMOs) in a Dutch hospital

Y. Hendriks, D. Bogaers-Hofman, J. Kluytmans

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

86

Measuring device days versus patient days for patients with urinary catheters

A. Kim, C. Kirchner, D. Fisman, A. Dhond, E. Abrutyn

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

87

The Healthcare-associated training calendar: An innovative approach to infection control education

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

88

Unique challenges presented for remote/rural infection prevention program in a health service restructure

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

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2005

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english

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But I had no idea the patient required isolation precautions!

J. Totaro, W. Spey, J. Daley

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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90

Linking infection control and occupational health: One hospital's experience

E. Finerty, J. Kostic

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

91

Best practice modeling initiative in an infection control program

C. Friedman, C. Chenoweth

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

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A systematic approach to an infection control program's risk assessment

A. Jencson, J. Hanrahan, S. Amin

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

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Prospective study to evaluate handwashing compliance in two Indian hospitals, in New Delhi and Bangalore

Y. Mehta, M. Chakravarthy, R. Nair, V. Jawali, M. Pawar, V.D. Rosenthal

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

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Effect of education and performance feedback on handwashing in a public hospital in Mexico City

M.S. Oropeza, M.H. Bravo, V.D. Rosenthal

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

95

Effect of education and performance feedback on handwashing in Two Hospitals in Istanbul and Ankara

O.A. Arikan, A. Özgultekin, M. Tulunay, G. Turan, M. Öral, V.D. Rosenthal

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

96

Use of an infection control pocket reference card for healthcare providers in a university-based medical center

T. Hann, T. Talbot, W. Schaffner

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

97

Education and performance feedback effect on rates of central vascular catheter–associated bloodstream infections in newborn intensive care units in a private hospital in Colombia

W.V. Gómez, G.R. Vergara, A.M. Pertuz, V.D. Rosenthal

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

98

Tip of the week: Infection control really does matter

J. Totaro, W. Spey, J. Daley

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

99

Networking hospital infection control in 10 countries in Southeast Europe

S. Kalenic, J. Horvatic, P. Lynch

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

100

Healthcare failure mode and effect analysis (HFMEA) approach to the control of healthcare-associated Clostridium difficile in system wide acute and long-term care facilities

M. Brinn, C.M. Lucas

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

101

Spread the word not the germ: Keep your community flu-free

V.D. Moroz, A. Mann, E. Jackson

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

102

Reduction of nosocomial acquisition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a community hospital through adherence to standard precautions

N. Parris, V. Peraino

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

103

Healthcare workers' knowledge and beliefs on contact isolation precautions

C. Carroll, S. Apoorva, B. Camins, J. Woodward, M. Jones

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

104

Promoting alcohol-based hand sanitizers to patients and their families on a pediatric unit: Partnerships to enhance compliance with hand hygiene

S.S. Qutaishat, H. Giese, K. Nienow

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

105

The challenges and benefits of implementing a standardized model hospital infection prevention and control program plan framework for a multihospital system

C. Kirchner, P.A. Stover, I. Jones, J. Daley, E. Ricketts

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

106

The effectiveness of infection control measures during a Rotavirus outbreak in a 36-bed pediatric progressive care unit

T. Koy, K. Ware

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

107

Disruption of biofilms associated with vascular catheterization

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

108

Pulmonary delivery of anti-contagion aerosol to diminish exhaled bioaerosols and airborne infectious disease

R. Clarke, J. Katstra, J. Man, W. Dehaan, D. Edwards, L. Griel

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

109

Construction planning and design: Beyond the infection control risk assessment

J. Rey, D. Berriel-Cass

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

110

An infection control and educational program with no cost

R. Suzuki, K. Moriya, K. Okuzumi, R. Nagai, K. Koike

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

111

Allied health infection control coordinators: A new link to infection control

W.K. Poon, O.T.Y. Tsang, M. Chu, T.M.Y. So, R.W.H. Yung

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

112

Infection control capacity survey

T.M.Y. So, R.M.K. Lam, P.S.S. Lam, E.W.C. Ngai, R.W.H. Yung

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

113

Approaches to the control of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

114

Improving compliance with influenza vaccination for hospital healthcare workers from high-risk areas: A 6-year analysis

M. Trape-Cardoso, M. Divinere, S. Barnosky

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

115

Effectiveness of various methods for accomplishing mandatory annual review training

L. Laxson, D. Blankenship, A. Arney

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

116

Infection control risk reduction strategies through rapid and effective two-way electronic communication

H. Beneda, E. Lang, K. Neuzil

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

117

Comparison of colonization and infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterrococcus assessed by a computerized system and active surveillance on an inpatient rehabilitation unit

J. Haas, B. Scully, N. St. James, M. Dougherty

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

118

Taking charge of the demand side when short-supplied: Prioritized distribution of the 2004-2005 influenza vaccine to members in common of a designated high-priority group of healthcare workers

T. Kroff, R. Heckard

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

119

Measuring compliance with HICPAC guidelines: A snapshot of Florida hospitals

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

120

Prevalence of Hepatitis c virus (HCV) infection and related risk factors among Iranian patients on hemodialysis

B. Hajarizadeh, B. Einollahi, S. Alavian, M. Nafar

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

121

Hepatitis B and C among thalassemiac patients in Iran: A multicenter study

B. Hajarizadeh, S. Alavian, S. Mirmomen

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

122

Clinical features of coinfection with TTV in hepatitis C virus–infected patients undergoing hemodialysis

B. Hajarizadeh, S. Alavian

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

123

Striking a balance between freedom and safety on a pediatric bone marrow transplant unit

C. Carriker, J. McDonald, M. Oden, J. Engemann, K. Kaye

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

124

Cluster of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on an oncology unit: Identification, investigation, and correction

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

125

Efficacy and safety of pegylated interferon alpha-2a (40 KD) plus ribavirin for treatment of chronic hepatitis C and cirrhosis in Iranian patients

B. Hajarizadeh, S. Alavian

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

126

Distribution and risk factors of hepatitis b (HBV), hepatitis c (HBC), and HIV infection in a female population with illegal social behavior

B. Hajarizadeh, S. Alavian, M. Jahani

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

127

Epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection among Iranian HIV–infected patients

B. Hajarizadeh, A. Mirjalili, M. Mohraz

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

128

Outbreaks of influenza in long-term care facilities in New York City (NYC), 2001-2004

M. Rubin, B. Nivin, J. Ackelsberg

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

129

Containment of active pulmonary tuberculosis in a long-term care/psychiatric center following exposure from a housekeeper

M. Sanikop, L. McGrail, K. Agnes, M.C. Roghmann

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

130

Control of an influenza outbreak in a long-term care facility with a high immunization rate

C. Squier, R. Muder, R. Brown, B. Hubicz, C. Bechtold

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

131

A comparison of surveillance definitions for urinary tract infections (UTI) in long-term care

J. Frederick, C. Woods

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

132

Opportunities and obstacles: Inpatient vaccination programs a successful strategy working with hospital based clinicians and pharmacy

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

133

Have passport will travel: Integrating infection control into a best practice knowledge transfer project

E. Finerty, J. Reynolds, J. Kostic, S. King, N. Judge

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

134

Re-engineering of nasopharyngeal aspiration procedures to enhance infection control

W.K. Poon, T.M.Y. So, R.M.K. Lam, R.W.H. Yung

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

135

Health department communications with infection control professionals across the spectrum of healthcare

J. Roche, B. Roup

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

136

Creating a comprehensive multi-tiered influenza management plan for a large healthcare system

C. Sykora, M. Jones, N. Gemeinhart, K. Woeltje

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

137

Initiating respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette stations throughout a multihospital university medical center

P. Hoffner, K. Wilkerson

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

138

An investigation of potential neurosurgical transmission of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: Challenges and lessons learned

R. Stricof, P. Lillquist, N. Thomas, E. Belay, L. Schonberger, D. Morse

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

139

Investigation of nosocomial Staphylococcus aureus sepsis in a neonatal intensive care unit: Absence of clonal spread

W. Gornick, D. Lang, L. Glenn, V. Dhar, K. Vogel

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

File:

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english, 2005

140

Hospital's water system implicated in Mycobacterium gordonae pseudo-outbreak

V. Moore, K. Brooks, S. Dauenhauer, L. Jett, R. Washburn

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

141

An outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia complex associated with an intrinsically contaminated nasal spray product

S. Dolan, E. Dowell, S. Valdez, J. LiPuma, J. James

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

142

Rapid control of vancomycin-resistant Enterrococcus outbreak in an adult hematology unit at a tertiary hospital in Singapore

K.B. How, M.L. Ling, L.C. Lee, M.P. Chlebicki

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

143

Did you think that it might be scabies? Identification of a case of Norwegian scabies on an acute care medical-surgical unit

B. Shephard, M. Jordan

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

144

A pseudo-outbreak of Methylobacter related to bronchoscopy

N. Johnson, C. Hench, V. Reyes, C. Kirsch, D.A. Stevens

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

145

Outbreak of Serratia marcescens bloodstream infections in cardiac surgery patients—Kentucky, 2004

S.V. Kazakova, N. Tarkhashvili, D. Stephens, J. Noble-Wang, A. Srinivasan

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

146

Community pertussis outbreak: Systems and processes to maximize efficiency

V. Bren, S. Hansen, J. Hargreaves

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

147

Successful interventions to control an influenza outbreak in an acute care facility

J. Reay, D. Berriel-Cass, D. Bramlage, J. Eldurkar, M. Fakih

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

148

Mycobacterium abscessus in a long-term respiratory care unit

J. Glattly, L. Hayes, L. Wohl

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

149

Nosocomial outbreak of community strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an acute inpatient traumatic brain injury rehabilitation unit

E. Flynn, D. Borton, J. Zuckerman, B. Kreiswirth

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

150

Use of the hospital emergency incident command system (HEICS) for investigation and treatment of persons exposed to three healthcare workers with pertussis

L. Delaney, C. Zukerman, W. Shelton

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

151

A norovirus outbreak among healthcare workers

J. Totaro, J. Daley, P. Andrews, W. Spey

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

File:

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english, 2005

152

An “outbreak” of group A Streptococcus

T. Burger, S. Schweon, P. Ender

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

153

Cluster of infections following epidural in an outpatient setting

R. Gillespie, S. Emery, D. Gold, M. Nennig

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

154

Tracheal infestation of dipteran larvae manifesting initially as a pseudo-outbreak

A. Varljen, V. Nguay, M. Sumera, B. Pagac, D. Freimarck, J. Rusnak

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

155

Serratia marcescens (SM) pulmonary infections in a cardiothoracic intensive care unit (CTICU)

J. Voth, P. Harris, M. Pokrywka, T. Lewis, C. Muto

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

156

Management of an outbreak due to ESBL-positive Klebsiella pneumoniae (ESBL+KP) in an ICU: Focusing on the basics

B.A. Smith, A. Gabasan, T. Zivin, E.M. Sordillo, B. Polsky

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

157

The impact of the global war on terrorism on healthcare-associated resistant Acinetobacter baumanii

F. Leach, S. Miller, C. Hawkins, R. Van Brakle, J. Fishbain

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

File:

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english, 2005

158

Multidrug-resistant E. Coli Outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

159

Hospital-acquired influenza: Seek and ye shall find

N. Clynes, N. Schneider

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

160

Potential Bordetella pertussis exposure to newborn nursery population

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

161

Investigation and control of an RSV cluster in a 26-bed level II/III nursery using electronic surveillance methods

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

162

Hospital-wide collaborative program between infection control and construction personnel to protect patients during construction and renovation

F. Kidd, C. Buttner, A.B. Kressel

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

163

Choosing a hospital and physician: Does the public really care about infection rates and being informed?

M. Guinan, A. Fu, L. O'Neill, R. Tsang, M. McGuckin

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

164

Curtain Up! Light the lights…on patient safety!

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

165

Safe passage campaign to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections (CR-BSIs) in a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)

M.L. Manning, P. Gordin

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

166

Improving hand hygiene compliance with comprehensive interventions over time

S.J. Sohn, J. Eagan, K. Sepkowitz

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

167

Return to the fundamentals: Implementing best practice reduces cardiac bypass surgical site infection rates

M.A. Pass, P. Wieczorek, L.E. Winner, S.E. Cosgrove, T.M. Perl

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

168

Increasing patient safety through the use of silver-coated 100% silicone Foley catheter system

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

169

Perceptions of organizational climate by intensive care unit (ICU) nurses: Preliminary results from the ICU Working Conditions Study

P. Stone, C. Mooney-Kane, E. Larson, T. Horan, D. Pastor

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

170

Compliance with contact precautions in a neonatal intensive care unit

K. Howell, D. Fontes, A. Hamvas, A. Mathur, G. Holzmann-Pazgal

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

171

From bedside to bench: A pilot study to measure the force required to activate a retractable safety syringe

J. Konopack, H. DiSalvo, S. Applegarth, D. Haiduven

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

172

Clinical effectiveness of the silver-impregnated Foley with bacteriostatic tubing/bag system compared with standard latex catheters and standard drain systems

K. Foster, G. Smith

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

173

The impact of an ultra-mild foaming hand cleanser on skin health of healthcare workers: Can laboratory findings be validated in a clinical healthcare setting?

J. Arbogast, C.F. Yaussy, B. Reece, B. Young

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

174

Knowledge, practice, and opinions of surgical staff 1 year after implementing the use of an alcohol-based surgical hand-scrub product

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

175

Soap and lotion trial: Healthcare workers narrow the choices for hand hygiene

D. Hopkins-Broyles, N. Gemeinhart, S. Apoorva, C. Haag, K. Woeltje

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

176

Nonbronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage: A diagnostic tool for ventilator-associated pneumonia

P. Kulich, L. Ayers, A. Gerlach, T. Dunlea

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

File:

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english, 2005

177

Enhanced detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus using chromogenic media compared to traditional culture methods

D. Flayhart, C. Lema, R. Walther, K. Carroll

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

File:

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english, 2005

178

Observational study of consumer role and awareness in checking medications

A. O'Malley, J. Uitto, M. McGuckin

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

179

The E = MC2 project: Environment = maintaining cleanliness, a multidisciplinary approach to establish a routine cleaning schedule for medical equipment

M. Spencer, P. Anderson, A. Creamer

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

180

Mathematical modeling of occupational needlestick injury reduction in a U.S. Army mass immunization program through universal serologic screening for pre-existing immunity

R. Nevin, D. Niebuhr, K. Frick

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

181

Staff hand hygiene monitors: How do you get them done?

R. Tjoelker, S. Atherton, L. Strausbaugh

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

182

Reducing the incidence of vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE): A 12-month outcome on an adult inpatient oncology unit

S. Dirrigl, B. St. Germain, A.J. Valenti

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

File:

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english, 2005

183

Transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from mother to neonate

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

184

Monitoring of compliance with infection control practices at a 710-bed tertiary facility

S. Boeker, C. Haviland, W. Kelly, C. Steed

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

185

Multidisciplinary approach to maintaining continuous survey readiness

L. Roach, V. Greene, C. Jones

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

186

A performance improvement project for reducing nosocomial infections in the neonatal intensive care unit

S. Thibeau, J. Chapman, D. Reed

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

187

Infection transmission risk assessment tool for nursing to determine transmission-based precautions upon admission

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

File:

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english, 2005

188

Effect of healthcare personnel handwash products on skin moisturization

R. Johnson, R. Harper, S. Leece

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

File:

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english, 2005

189

Utilizing adult learning methods to build a team approach to infection control orientation in a community hospital

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

190

Improving frequency of oral care in the medical intensive care unit

D. Pawlak, R. Semar, K. Cantos

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

191

Monitoring hand hygiene compliance in a university-affiliated medical center

J. Jefferson, L. Mermel, D. Ben-David, S. Parenteau, S. Monti, M. Hyde

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

192

Improving influenza vaccination rates among adults in acute care using a standing order form by exception

K. Wroten, J. Piper, K. Couch, L. Freeman, D. Wolfe

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

193

A team approach to preventing SSIs through the appropriate use of pre-op antibiotics

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

194

Improving patient safety through proactive risk reduction in infection control

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

195

Process improvement measures to accurately identify reprocessed endoscopes ready-for-use in a surgical services department

J. Skinner, T. Talbot, B. Lovett, W. Schaffner

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

196

Improving pneumococcal vaccination screening and administration for patients age 65 and older across the continuum of care in a rural community

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

197

Generation of isolation notifications for patients with positive cultures of epidemiological significance

M. Blank, G. Blank, C. Muto

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

198

The infection control audit: The standardized audit as a tool for change

E. Bryce, S. Scharf, A. Walsh, L. Harris

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

199

From intervention to performance: Transitioning ownership of an infection control intervention

L. Ruhl, K. Woeltje

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

200

A study of the rate of infections and complications in patients with peripherally-inserted central catheters

S.A. Kemmerly, J.E. Chapman, D. Reed, C. Ledet, D.A. DeVun, M. Yoselevitz, J.A. Milburn, D. Kay

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

201

Using six sigma methodology to improve hand hygiene compliance

B. Wilson, K. Miller, R. Wong, R. Emmons, G. Kupferschmidt, K. Foran

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

202

Improving patient room cleaning in two intensive care units using a new targeting methodology

P. Carling, J. Briggs, D. Hylander

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

203

Current practices and problems in the reuse of endoscopic single-use devices in Japan

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

204

A creative yet simple approach to improve hand hygiene compliance in the pediatric intensive care unit

L. Reynolds, T. Liverman, D. Jacobs, G. Bearman, M. Edmond

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

205

The science of disinfection in ARTS (assisted reproductive technology services)

L. Doell, M.L. Stiles

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

206

Use of failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) to improve active surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) at a university-affiliated medical center

S. Monti, J. Jefferson, L. Mermel, S. Parenteau, S. Kenyon, B. Cifelli

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

207

Implementation of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation infection control guidelines at a university healthcare system: A multidisciplinary approach requiring continuous quality improvement

V. Brown, D. Weber, B. Brooks, T. Adams, B. Featherstone

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

208

The investigation of a case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus found in a bone specimen taken during a total hip allograft

E. Churchill, A. McGeer, B. Willey

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

209

Improving surgical antibiotic prophylaxis timing at a small community hospital

G. Johnson, L. Robinson, K. Mueller, K.F. Woeltje

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

210

A Review of intravenous (IV) delivery systems for enhanced computerized tomography (CT) sprung from personal observation

C. Ouellet, V. Roth

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

211

Quantitative analysis of the burden of monitoring construction upon an infection control (IC) program

S. Vereen, M. Oden, J. Engermann, J. McDonald, D. Sexton

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

212

Failure mode effect analysis applied to hospital TB program

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

213

Pennsylvania public health reporting using an electronic surrogate marker for nosocomial infections

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

214

Increasing antimicrobial resistance patterns of community and nosocomial uropathogens

M. Bushey, S. Seitz, C. Steed, G. Peninger, L. Davis

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

215

Device-associated nosocomial infection rates in intensive care units in an Italian hospital

F. Franzetti, A. Corona, F. Raimondi, V.D. Rosenthal

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

216

Results of a comprehensive quality improvement program to prevent surgical site infection in targeted case types: Inadvertent reduction of spinal surgery infection rates

C. Filoromo, C. Sanders

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

217

Developing indicators to suit the needs of small hospitals in a large multihospital system

E.W. Trovillion, S. Saurage, C. Carroll, J. McDonald, K.F. Woeltje

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

218

Surgical site infection (SSI) rates after pediatric spine (PS) surgery: Is underlying diagnosis (UD) a predictor of infection (POI)?

K. Mackie, P. Sponseller, S. Cosgrove, T. Perl, X. Song

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

219

Six sigma approach to improve surgical site infections: A key variable

D. Vote, J. Huston

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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english, 2005

220

Decreased surgical site infection (SSI) rates for hip and knee arthroplasty following multiple infection control interventions

M. Matt, J. Clohisy, D. Warren, D. Hopkins-Broyles, K. McMullen

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

221

Surveillance of selected bowel surgeries for surgical site infection (SSI) rates in-hospital plus post-discharge

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

222

Acinetobacter (ACBA) in sternal surgical site infections (SSI) after cardiac surgery: Case control study to determine significance and outcome

M. Jones, N. Donegan, S. Sajines, L. Pic-Aluas

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 52 KB

english, 2005

223

Process for improving antibiotic prophylaxis among surgical patients

T. Chou, J. Malow, J. Jaramilla

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

224

What are the clinical benefits and economic impact associated with the use of a silver hydrogel urinary catheter utilizing a novel bacteriostatic collection system)?

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

225

Use of prevalence survey of indwelling urinary catheters and assessment of risk factors to enhance compliance with CDC guideline in Japanese hospitals

N. Haberstich, M. Urano

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

226

Surgical site surveillance and standardized infection ratios in an orthopedic specialty hospital

M. Spencer, D. Gulcyzinski, P. Dejoie, S. Davidson

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

227

Five-year review of Aspergillus ICD-9-CM coded infection in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Healthcare System

G. Roselle, L. Danko, S. Kralovic, L. Simbartl

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

228

The establishment of a statewide surveillance program for hospital-acquired infections in large acute care public hospitals in Victoria, Australia

P. Russo, A. Bull, N. Bennett, C. Boardman, S. Burrell, M. Richards

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

File:

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english, 2005

229

Recovery of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from dogs and cats

T. Yamauchi, F. Santorelli

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

230

Implementation and establishment of nationwide surgical site infections surveillance in Japan

K. Morikane, T. Konishi, Y. Harihara, M. Nishioka, H. Kobayashi

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

231

A statewide smaller hospital nosocomial infection surveillance program: The first report, Victoria, Australia

N. Bennett, C. Boardman, A. Bull, M. Richards, P. Russo

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

232

Relationship between catheter care and catheter-associated urinary tract infection at Japanese acute care hospitals

T. Tsuchida, K. Makimoto, S. Yoshida, S. Ohsako

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

233

The effects of criteria-based Foley catheter guidelines in a 642 suburban hospital medical/surgical intensive care unit

P. Sullivan, L. Reilly, K. Williams, D. Fochesto

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

234

Cluster of coagulase-negative Staphylococcus associated with central line care in the intensive care unit

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

235

Development of a comprehensive surgical site infection communication plan to enhance infection control interventions

M.A. Pass, A. Richards, S.E. Cosgrove, T.M. Perl

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

236

Performance of the National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System (NNIS) risk index in predicting surgical site infections in an Australian setting

D. Friedman, A. Bull, P. Russo, N. Bennett, M. Richards

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

237

Evaluation of screening media for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from surveillance swabs

B.M. Willey, T. Mazzulli, A. McGeer, G. Small, M. Skulnick

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

238

Healthcare-acquired infection rates in a long-term acute care hospital: A 3-year study

C. Stamilio, J. Shuey, M. Waters, P. Hnatuck, L. Tkatch

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

239

Active microbiologic surveillance for Acinetobacter baumanii (ACBA) in an intensive care unit (ICU) during an outbreak period; sensitivity and negative predictive value

N. Donegan, R. Blair, M. Croxton, M. Jones, L. Pic-Aluas

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

240

Using automated surveillance to trace evidence-based practices: Reducing infection outcomes when Escherichia coli is your most common uropathogen

Debbie Breaux, J. Baker, S. Wilburn, D. Monteith, S. Umstead

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

241

Evaluation of oxoid mannitol salt agar with cefoxitin for the detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from surveillance specimens

B.M. Willey, T. Mazzulli, A. McGeer, S. Poutanen, M. Skulnick

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

242

Evaluating the effectiveness of a screening tool to decrease the number of non-isolated hours in patients with identified Tuberculosis risk factors in an acute care facility

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

Language:

english

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english, 2005

243

Trending of employee communicable illnesses using a standardized telephone hotline

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

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2005

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english

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244

Contents

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

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2005

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245

Abstract Awards

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2005

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246

Oral Abstracts

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American Journal of Infection Control

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Table of Contents

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Editorial Board

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2005

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249

Information for Readers

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American Journal of Infection Control

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250

Table of Contents

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American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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251

Infrastructure and requirements of hospital infection control in 10 countries in Southeast Europe

J. Horvatic, S. Kalenic, P. Lynch

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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252

Conducting a formal needs assessment to facilitate strategic planning for a professional organization

J. Albee, N. Swann, B. Mihalko, Y. McKinney

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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253

Acinetobacter baumannii outbreak in an intensive care unit (ICU): Epidemiologic investigation and resolution

C. Myers, J.E. Mangino, D. Taylor, L. Dunwoody

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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254

Increased incidence of central venous catheter–associated bloodstream infections: Possible link to transparent dressing configuration

A.M. Pettis, M. Shelly, S. Knapp, J. Henderson, S. Nersinger

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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Poster Abstracts

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2005

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english

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