American Journal of Infection Control

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Exploring the context for effective clinical governance in infection control

Halton, Kate, Hall, Lisa, Gardner, Anne, MacBeth, Deborough, Mitchell, Brett G.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 191 KB

english, 2017

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“Lose the Tube”: A Choosing Wisely initiative to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections in hospitalist-led inpatient units

Cho, Hyung J., Khalil, Steve, Poeran, Jashvant, Mazumdar, Madhu, Bravo, Nathaniel, Wallach, Fran, Markoff, Brian, Lee, Nathan, Dunn, Andrew S.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2017

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english

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PDF, 314 KB

english, 2017

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Reduction in hospital-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus with daily chlorhexidine gluconate bathing for medical inpatients

Lowe, Christopher F., Lloyd-Smith, Elisa, Sidhu, Baljinder, Ritchie, Gordon, Sharma, Azra, Jang, Willson, Wong, Anna, Bilawka, Jennifer, Richards, Danielle, Kind, Thomas, Puddicombe, David, Champagne,

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2017

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english

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PDF, 205 KB

english, 2017

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Smartphone text message service to foster hand hygiene compliance in health care workers

Kerbaj, Jad, Toure, Youssoupha, Soto Aladro, Alberto, Boudjema, Sophia, Giorgi, Roch, Dufour, Jean Charles, Brouqui, Philippe

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2017

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english

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PDF, 952 KB

english, 2017

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Social cohesion: The missing factor required for a successful hand hygiene program

Kwok, Yen Lee Angela, Harris, Peter, McLaws, Mary-Louise

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American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 192 KB

english, 2017

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Incidence and risk factors for surgical site infection post-hysterectomy in a tertiary care center

Pop-Vicas, Aurora, Musuuza, Jackson S., Schmitz, Michelle, Al-Niaimi, Ahmed, Safdar, Nasia

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2017

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english

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PDF, 179 KB

english, 2017

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Impact of removing mucosal barrier injury laboratory-confirmed bloodstream infections from central line–associated bloodstream infection rates in the National Healthcare Safety Network, 2014

See, Isaac, Soe, Minn M., Epstein, Lauren, Edwards, Jonathan R., Magill, Shelley S., Thompson, Nicola D.

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 138 KB

english, 2017

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Journal club: Social media as an antimicrobial stewardship tool

Conway, Laurie J., Knighton, Shanina C.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2017

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english

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PDF, 149 KB

english, 2017

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Diagnostic testing methods for Clostridium difficile infection: A statewide survey of Ohio acute care hospitals

Wong, Ken Koon, Choi, Byungwoo, Fraser, Thomas G., Donskey, Curtis J., Deshpande, Abhishek

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American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 142 KB

english, 2017

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Impact of chlorhexidine bathing on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus incidence in an endemic chronic care setting: A randomized controlled trial

Amirov, Chingiz M., Binns, Malcolm A., Jacob, Latha E., Candon, Heather L.

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American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 236 KB

english, 2017

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Pilot evaluation of isolation patients' perceptions on ability to identify types of health care workers when wearing isolation gowns

Roderick, Mickey, Speroni, Karen Gabel, Stafford, Amy, Seibert, Dorothy J.

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American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 479 KB

english, 2017

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Evaluation of an automated room decontamination device using aerosolized peracetic acid

Mana, Thriveen S.C., Sitzlar, Brett, Cadnum, Jennifer L., Jencson, Annette L., Koganti, Sreelatha, Donskey, Curtis J.

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American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 143 KB

english, 2017

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Preconceptions about the infection process among prenursing students

Dombrowsky, Thomas A., Frye, Linda

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2017

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english

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PDF, 135 KB

english, 2017

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Letter to the Editor for “Evaluating the effectiveness of ultraviolet-C lamps for reducing keyboard contamination in the intensive care unit: A longitudinal analysis”

Gostine, Andrew

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American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 118 KB

english, 2017

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A model for choosing an automated ultraviolet-C disinfection system and building a case for the C-suite: Two case reports

Spencer, Maureen, Vignari, Michelle, Bryce, Elizabeth, Johnson, Helen Boehm, Fauerbach, Loretta, Graham, Denise

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American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 202 KB

english, 2017

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Hospital influenza pandemic stockpiling needs: A computer simulation

Abramovich, Mark N., Hershey, John C., Callies, Byron, Adalja, Amesh A., Tosh, Pritish K., Toner, Eric S.

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 853 KB

english, 2017

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Are hospital floors an underappreciated reservoir for transmission of health care-associated pathogens?

Deshpande, Abhishek, Cadnum, Jennifer L., Fertelli, Dennis, Sitzlar, Brett, Thota, Priyaleela, Mana, Thriveen S., Jencson, Annette, Alhmidi, Heba, Koganti, Sreelatha, Donskey, Curtis J.

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 258 KB

english, 2017

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Improvement in the diagnosis of catheter-related bloodstream infections in a tertiary cancer center

Chaftari, Patrick, Chaftari, Anne-Marie, Adachi, Javier, Hachem, Ray, Raad, Sammy, Natividad, Elizabeth, Oliver, Nora, Ellickalputhenpura, Bena, Jiang, Ying, Tarrand, Jeffrey, Raad, Issam

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 917 KB

english, 2017

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Surveillance culture for multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria: Performance in liver transplant recipients

Freire, Maristela Pinheiro, Villela Soares Oshiro, Isabel Cristina, Bonazzi, Patrícia Rodrigues, Pierrotti, Ligia Câmera, de Oliveira, Larissa Marques, Machado, Anna Silva, Van Der Heijdenn, Inneke Ma

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American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 215 KB

english, 2017

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Long-term care certificate program prepares facilities for regulatory changes

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2017

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english

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PDF, 129 KB

english, 2017

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Letter to the Editor on “Evaluating the effectiveness of ultraviolet-C lamps for reducing keyboard contamination in the intensive care unit: A longitudinal analysis”

Predic, Marko

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2017

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english

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Editorial Board

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American Journal of Infection Control

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APIC Masthead

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American Journal of Infection Control

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Information for Readers

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American Journal of Infection Control

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Information for Authors

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2017

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english

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Volume 45; Issue 3

American Journal of Infection Control

Exploring the context for effective clinical governance in infection control

“Lose the Tube”: A Choosing Wisely initiative to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections in hospitalist-led inpatient units

Reduction in hospital-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus with daily chlorhexidine gluconate bathing for medical inpatients

Smartphone text message service to foster hand hygiene compliance in health care workers

Social cohesion: The missing factor required for a successful hand hygiene program

Incidence and risk factors for surgical site infection post-hysterectomy in a tertiary care center

Impact of removing mucosal barrier injury laboratory-confirmed bloodstream infections from central line–associated bloodstream infection rates in the National Healthcare Safety Network, 2014

Journal club: Social media as an antimicrobial stewardship tool

Diagnostic testing methods for Clostridium difficile infection: A statewide survey of Ohio acute care hospitals

Impact of chlorhexidine bathing on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus incidence in an endemic chronic care setting: A randomized controlled trial

Pilot evaluation of isolation patients' perceptions on ability to identify types of health care workers when wearing isolation gowns

Evaluation of an automated room decontamination device using aerosolized peracetic acid

Preconceptions about the infection process among prenursing students

Letter to the Editor for “Evaluating the effectiveness of ultraviolet-C lamps for reducing keyboard contamination in the intensive care unit: A longitudinal analysis”

A model for choosing an automated ultraviolet-C disinfection system and building a case for the C-suite: Two case reports

Hospital influenza pandemic stockpiling needs: A computer simulation

Are hospital floors an underappreciated reservoir for transmission of health care-associated pathogens?

Improvement in the diagnosis of catheter-related bloodstream infections in a tertiary cancer center

Surveillance culture for multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria: Performance in liver transplant recipients

Long-term care certificate program prepares facilities for regulatory changes

Letter to the Editor on “Evaluating the effectiveness of ultraviolet-C lamps for reducing keyboard contamination in the intensive care unit: A longitudinal analysis”

Table of Contents

Editorial Board

APIC Masthead

Information for Readers

Information for Authors