American Journal of Infection Control

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Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant nasal and pharyngeal colonization in outpatients in Lebanon

Sfeir, Maroun, Obeid, Yollande, Eid, Chady, Saliby, Maha, Farra, Anna, Farhat, Hussein, Mokhbat, Jacques E.

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2014

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Comparison of washer-disinfector cleaning indicators: Impact of temperature and cleaning cycle parameters

Alfa, Michelle J., Olson, Nancy

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Health care workers' hand contamination levels and antibacterial efficacy of different hand hygiene methods used in a Vietnamese hospital

Salmon, Sharon, Truong, Anh Thu, Nguyen, Viet Hung, Pittet, Didier, McLaws, Mary-Louise

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Incidence of needlestick and other sharp object injuries in a Chinese hospital

Zhang, Peiwen, Wang, Li, Bao, Hongqin, Gao, Zhongyu, Chen, Xiaoping, Zhang, Denghai, Jiang, Ning

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Comparison of central line-associated bloodstream infection rates when changing to a zero fluid displacement intravenous needleless connector in acute care settings

Chernecky, Cynthia C., Macklin, Denise, Jarvis, William R., Joshua, Thomas V.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Assessing the impact of an educational intervention on ventilator-associated pneumonia in a pediatric critical care unit

Gupta, Ayush, Kapil, Arti, Kabra, Sushil Kumar, Lodha, Rakesh, Sood, Seema, Dhawan, Benu, Das, Bimal K., Sreenivas, Vishnubhathla

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Longitudinal evaluation of a World Wide Web–based antimicrobial stewardship program: Assessing factors associated with approval patterns and trends over time

Venugopal, Vidya, Lehmann, Christoph U., Diener-West, Marie, Agwu, Allison L.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Successful implementation of a unit-based quality nurse to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections

Thom, Kerri A., Li, Shanshan, Custer, Melissa, Preas, Michael Anne, Rew, Cindy D., Cafeo, Christina, Leekha, Surbhi, Caffo, Brian S., Scalea, Thomas M., Lissauer, Matthew E.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Impact of a single safety-engineered device on the occurrence of percutaneous injuries in a general hospital in Brazil

Menezes, Jacqueline A., Bandeira, Carolina S., Quintana, Marcel, de Lima e Silva, Julio C.A., Calvet, Guilherme A., Brasil, Patrícia

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Hospital-acquired infections and thermally injured patients: Chlorhexidine gluconate baths work

Popp, Janet A., Layon, A. Joseph, Nappo, Robert, Richards, Winston T., Mozingo, David W.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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The prolongation of length of stay because of Clostridium difficile infection

Mitchell, Brett G., Gardner, Anne, Barnett, Adrian G., Hiller, Janet E., Graves, Nicholas

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Improving infection prevention methods in hemodialysis units: A multicenter survey

Askarian, Mehrdad, Hajiabadi, Mohsen Janipour, Kashkooli, Yasin Ayubi, Yousofi, Mehrzad, Fathi, Hafez, Kouchack, Farideh, Danaei, Mina, Palenik, Charles John, Momeni, Mohsen

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Hand hygiene among neurologists attending a congress

Faiz, Kashif Waqar, Sundseth, Antje, Altmann, Marianne

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Hospital and provider patient volumes, cesarean section rates, and early postpartum invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection

Parriott, Andrea M., Brown, Joelle M., Arah, Onyebuchi A.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Knowledge and attitudes of visitors to patients in contact isolation

Roidad, Nasira, Khakoo, Rashida

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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The role of infection prevention conferences to build and maintain knowledge-sharing networks: A longitudinal evaluation

Wiemken, Timothy L., Kelley, Robert R., Pacholski, Emily B., Carrico, Kelly W., Peyrani, Paula, Carrico, Ruth M., Ramirez, Julio A.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Incidence of nosocomial hemodialysis-associated bloodstream infections at a county teaching hospital

Gnass, Matías, Gielish, Caren, Acosta-Gnass, Silvia

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Ventilator-associated pneumonia due to extensive drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: Risk factors, clinical features, and outcomes

Özgür, Eylem Sercan, Horasan, Elif Sahin, Karaca, Kerem, Ersöz, Gülden, Naycı Atış, Sibel, Kaya, Ali

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Medical graduates’ knowledge of bloodborne viruses and occupational exposures

Koehler, Nicole, Vujovic, Olga, Dendle, Claire, McMenamin, Christine

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Use of hand-held computers to determine the relative contribution of different cognitive, attitudinal, social, and organizational factors on health care workers' decision to decontaminate hands

Lee, Karen, Burnett, Emma, Morrison, Kenny, Ricketts, Ian

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Screening for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A comparative effectiveness review

Glick, Susan B., Samson, David J., Huang, Elbert S., Vats, Vikrant, Aronson, Naomi, Weber, Stephen G.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Accuracy of a radiofrequency identification (RFID) badge system to monitor hand hygiene behavior during routine clinical activities

Pineles, Lisa L., Morgan, Daniel J., Limper, Heather M., Weber, Stephen G., Thom, Kerri A., Perencevich, Eli N., Harris, Anthony D., Landon, Emily

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Evaluation of a new rapid readout biological indicator for use in 132°C and 135°C vacuum-assisted steam sterilization cycles

Schneider, Philip M.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Editorial Board

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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Effectiveness of infection prevention measures featuring advanced source control and environmental cleaning to limit transmission of extremely-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in a Thai intensive care unit: An analysis before and after extensive flooding

Apisarnthanarak, Anucha, Pinitchai, Uayporn, Warachan, Boonyasit, Warren, David K., Khawcharoenporn, Thana, Hayden, Mary K.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Application of a theoretical framework for behavior change to hospital workers’ real-time explanations for noncompliance with hand hygiene guidelines

Fuller, Chris, Besser, Sarah, Savage, Joanne, McAteer, John, Stone, Sheldon, Michie, Susan

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection among veterans with spinal cord injury and disorder

Ramanathan, Swetha, Johnson, Stuart, Burns, Stephen P., Kralovic, Stephen M., Goldstein, Barry, Smith, Bridget, Gerding, Dale N., Evans, Charlesnika T.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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Information for Readers

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Information for Authors

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Start planning for APIC education opportunities in 2014

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American Journal of Infection Control

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Sustained low incidence of central venous catheter-related infections over six years in a Swedish hospital with an active central venous catheter team

Hammarskjöld, Fredrik, Berg, Sören, Hanberger, Håkan, Taxbro, Knut, Malmvall, Bo-Eric

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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The first case of avian influenza A (H7N9) virus occurring in the autumn season, China

Tu, Chunyu, Fu, Lijun, Tang, Rongxiang, He, Tingting, Chen, Jinkun, Fang, Yirong, Wang, Jiling, Huang, Zhaohui

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Network

Stone, Patricia W., Pogorzelska-Maziarz, Monika, Herzig, Carolyn T.A., Weiner, Lindsey M., Furuya, E. Yoko, Dick, Andrew, Larson, Elaine

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Development of a standardized process improvement protocol to address elevated health care-associated infection rates on an incented quality scorecard

Yegge, Jeanne A., Gase, Kathleen A., Hopkins-Broyles, Diane, Leone, Carole L., Trovillion, Ellen W., Babcock, Hilary M.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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A model for influences on reliable and valid health care–associated infection data

Mitchell, Brett G., Gardner, Anne

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Direct feedback with the ATP luminometer as a process improvement tool for terminal cleaning of patient rooms

Branch-Elliman, Westyn, Robillard, Ernie, McCarthy, Gary, Gupta, Kalpana

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2014

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english

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Volume 42; Issue 2

American Journal of Infection Control

Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant nasal and pharyngeal colonization in outpatients in Lebanon

Comparison of washer-disinfector cleaning indicators: Impact of temperature and cleaning cycle parameters

Health care workers' hand contamination levels and antibacterial efficacy of different hand hygiene methods used in a Vietnamese hospital

Incidence of needlestick and other sharp object injuries in a Chinese hospital

APIC Masthead

Comparison of central line-associated bloodstream infection rates when changing to a zero fluid displacement intravenous needleless connector in acute care settings

Assessing the impact of an educational intervention on ventilator-associated pneumonia in a pediatric critical care unit

Longitudinal evaluation of a World Wide Web–based antimicrobial stewardship program: Assessing factors associated with approval patterns and trends over time

Successful implementation of a unit-based quality nurse to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections

Impact of a single safety-engineered device on the occurrence of percutaneous injuries in a general hospital in Brazil

Hospital-acquired infections and thermally injured patients: Chlorhexidine gluconate baths work

The prolongation of length of stay because of Clostridium difficile infection

Improving infection prevention methods in hemodialysis units: A multicenter survey

Hand hygiene among neurologists attending a congress

Hospital and provider patient volumes, cesarean section rates, and early postpartum invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection

Knowledge and attitudes of visitors to patients in contact isolation

The role of infection prevention conferences to build and maintain knowledge-sharing networks: A longitudinal evaluation

Incidence of nosocomial hemodialysis-associated bloodstream infections at a county teaching hospital

Ventilator-associated pneumonia due to extensive drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: Risk factors, clinical features, and outcomes

Medical graduates’ knowledge of bloodborne viruses and occupational exposures

Use of hand-held computers to determine the relative contribution of different cognitive, attitudinal, social, and organizational factors on health care workers' decision to decontaminate hands

Screening for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A comparative effectiveness review

Accuracy of a radiofrequency identification (RFID) badge system to monitor hand hygiene behavior during routine clinical activities

Evaluation of a new rapid readout biological indicator for use in 132°C and 135°C vacuum-assisted steam sterilization cycles

Editorial Board

Effectiveness of infection prevention measures featuring advanced source control and environmental cleaning to limit transmission of extremely-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in a Thai intensive care unit: An analysis before and after extensive flooding

Application of a theoretical framework for behavior change to hospital workers’ real-time explanations for noncompliance with hand hygiene guidelines

Recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection among veterans with spinal cord injury and disorder

Information for Readers

Information for Authors

Start planning for APIC education opportunities in 2014

Sustained low incidence of central venous catheter-related infections over six years in a Swedish hospital with an active central venous catheter team

Table of Contents

The first case of avian influenza A (H7N9) virus occurring in the autumn season, China

State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Network

Development of a standardized process improvement protocol to address elevated health care-associated infection rates on an incented quality scorecard

A model for influences on reliable and valid health care–associated infection data

Direct feedback with the ATP luminometer as a process improvement tool for terminal cleaning of patient rooms