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Title:Differential laundering practices of white coats and scrubs among health care professionals
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Table of contents – Volume 41, Issue 6
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APICs 2013 Heroes of Infection Prevention Award Winners| 2013
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Promoting and sustaining a hospital-wide, multifaceted hand hygiene program resulted in significant reduction in health care-associated infectionsAl-Tawfiq, J. A. / Abed, M. S. / Al-Yami, N. / Birrer, R. B. et al. | 2013
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Patient hand hygiene practices in surgical patientsArdizzone, L. L. / Smolowitz, J. / Kline, N. / Thom, B. / Larson, E. L. et al. | 2013
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Parent willingness to remind health care workers to perform hand hygieneBuser, G. L. / Fisher, B. T. / Shea, J. A. / Coffin, S. E. et al. | 2013
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Hand hygiene compliance and environmental determinants in child day care centers: An observational studyZomer, T. P. / Erasmus, V. / van Beeck, E. F. / Tjon-A-Tsien, A. / Richardus, J. H. / Voeten, H. A. et al. | 2013
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Hand hygiene compliance in transplant and other special patient groups: An observational studyGraf, K. / Ott, E. / Wolny, M. / Tramp, N. / Vonberg, R. P. / Haverich, A. / Chaberny, I. F. et al. | 2013
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Risk factors for Staphylococcus aureus surgical site infection during an outbreak in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgeryTadros, M. A. / Williams, V. R. / Plourde, S. / Callery, S. / Simor, A. E. / Vearncombe, M. et al. | 2013
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Embracing collaboration: A novel strategy for reducing bloodstream infections in outpatient hemodialysis centersLindberg, C. / Downham, G. / Buscell, P. / Jones, E. / Peterson, P. / Krebs, V. et al. | 2013
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Successful multifaceted intervention aimed to reduce short peripheral venous catheter-related adverse events: A quasiexperimental cohort studyMestre, G. / Berbel, C. / Tortajada, P. / Alarcia, M. / Coca, R. / Fernandez, M. M. / Gallemi, G. / Garcia, I. / Aguilar, M. C. / Rodriguez-Bano, J. et al. | 2013
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Risk factors, clinical features, and outcome of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia in patients with hematologic malignancies: A case-control studyVuotto, F. / Berthon, C. / Lemaitre, N. / Duhamel, A. / Balkaran, S. / Le Ray, E. / Micol, J. B. / Faure, K. / Alfandari, S. et al. | 2013
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Peripheral venous catheter care in the emergency department: Education and feedback lead to marked improvementsFakih, M. G. / Jones, K. / Rey, J. E. / Takla, R. / Szpunar, S. / Brown, K. / Boelstler, A. / Saravolatz, L. et al. | 2013
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Implementation of hospital-wide enhanced terminal cleaning of targeted patient rooms and its impact on endemic Clostridium difficile infection ratesManian, F. A. / Griesnauer, S. / Bryant, A. et al. | 2013
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Understanding factors that impact on public and patient's risk perceptions and responses toward Clostridium difficile and other health care-associated infections: A structured literature reviewBurnett, E. / Johnston, B. / Kearney, N. / Corlett, J. / MacGillivray, S. et al. | 2013
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Postdischarge surveillance following delivery: The incidence of infections and associated factorsBianco, A. / Roccia, S. / Nobile, C. G. / Pileggi, C. / Pavia, M. et al. | 2013
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A national survey of infection control and antimicrobial stewardship structures in Irish long-term care facilitiesDonlon, S. / Roche, F. / Byrne, H. / Dowling, S. / Cotter, M. / Fitzpatrick, F. et al. | 2013
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The effect of contact precautions on hand hygiene complianceFranca, S. R. / Marra, A. R. / de Oliveira Figueiredo, R. A. / Pavao dos Santos, O. F. / Teodoro Ramos, J. C. / Edmond, M. B. et al. | 2013
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Compliance with hand hygiene recommendations during neuromotor rehabilitation procedures in an Italian rehabilitation hospital: An observational studyRossini, A. / Tramontano, M. / Allevi, G. / Musicco, M. / Salvia, A. et al. | 2013
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Early identification and control of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae, originating from contaminated endoscopic equipmentAlrabaa, S. F. / Nguyen, P. / Sanderson, R. / Baluch, A. / Sandin, R. L. / Kelker, D. / Karlapalem, C. / Thompson, P. / Sams, K. / Martin, S. et al. | 2013
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Differential laundering practices of white coats and scrubs among health care professionalsMunoz-Price, L. S. / Arheart, K. L. / Lubarsky, D. A. / Birnbach, D. J. et al. | 2013
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Twitter as a source of vaccination information: Content drivers and what they are sayingLove, B. / Himelboim, I. / Holton, A. / Stewart, K. et al. | 2013
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Journal Club: Twitter as a source of vaccination information: Content drivers and what theyre sayingManning, M. L. / Davis, J. et al. | 2013
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Implementing an effective hand hygiene program: Current thought leader perspectives: June 3rd, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Pittet, D. / Macinga, D. R. / Jarvis, W. / Boyce, J. / Stone, N. et al. | 2013
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Health care versus non-health care businesses' experiences during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic: Financial impact, vaccination policies, and control measures implementedRebmann, T. / Wang, J. / Swick, Z. / Reddick, D. / Minden-Birkenmaier, C. et al. | 2013
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Impact of health care worker policy awareness on hand hygiene and urinary catheter care in nursing homes: Results of a self-reported surveyMontoya, A. / Chen, S. / Galecki, A. / McNamara, S. / Lansing, B. / Mody, L. et al. | 2013
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William A. Rutala Research Abstract Award| 2013
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Reaching Out to Prevent Infections - How the Metropolitan Washington DC Chapter 16 Involved the CommunityTonner, R. H. / Browne, A. P. / Jackson, C. E. / Robinson, K. M. / Roup, B. J. / Nardolillo, J. P. et al. | 2013
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Deprivation Is a Risk Factor for Surgical Site InfectionMcKinley, L. / Duffy, M. / Matteson, K. / Crnich, C. J. et al. | 2013
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Reducing Nosocomial Infections in the NICUMelish, M. / Carey-Goo, P. / Delaney, H. / Neal, C. / Tao, K. / Kimata, C. / Balaraman, V. et al. | 2013
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A Stepwise Approach to Prevent Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) in a Pediatric Oncology UnitOgden, C. L. / Sachse, K. / Szeles, R. / Song, X. et al. | 2013
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Eliminating Annual Employee TST Testing: One Hospitals StoryPruden, J. et al. | 2013
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Mechanisms of Airborne Particle Protection with Masks and RespiratorsSkaria, S. / Smaldone, G. et al. | 2013
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Application of a Novel Smart-Sensor Technology to Achieve Accurate Hand Hygiene Monitoring and Sustained Compliance, without Disruption to WorkflowMiskelly, F. / Johnson, N. / Macmillan, A. et al. | 2013
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A Successful Multifaceted Strategy to Improve Hand Hygiene Compliance Rates at a Major Teaching InstitutionBarnett, T. / Sodek, J. / Narasimhan, A. / Barnett, J. / Wheeler, C. / Schreier, W. / Goldwater, M. / Ellis, N. / Braungart, C. / Urbanovsky, R. et al. | 2013
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Assessment of the Appropriateness of Hand Surface Coverage for Healthcare - Workers According to the WHO Hand Hygiene GuidelinesKim, S. K. / Park, H. Y. / Lim, Y. J. / Kwak, S. H. / Hong, M. J. / Mun, H. M. / Park, S. Y. / Kim, H. J. / Choi, H. R. / Jung, J. S. et al. | 2013
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Novel Technology Enhances Patient Safety through Improved Hand Hygiene ComplianceRichards, A. M. et al. | 2013
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One-to-one Training to Increase Correct Technique in Hand Hygiene PracticeHernandez, H. G. / Guimera, D. / Rosas, A. / del Carmen Sandoval, M. / Lucas, E. / Aparicio, G. L. / Caniza, M. et al. | 2013
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A Community Medical Center's Approach to Reducing Joint Replacement Surgical Site InfectionsEssenmacher, A. / Ritschdorff, J. / Spola, M. / Hirsch, B. / Pietras, S. / Magerl, M. A. / Kemp, L. / Cusumano, M. / Ready, J. et al. | 2013
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Reduction in C-Section Surgical Site Infections (SSI) Achieved through Surgical Instrument RepairStutler, E. S. / Carne, G. / Gurr, J. et al. | 2013
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Use of Staff Feedback to Reduce Central Line-associated Bloodstream InfectionsTaylor, H. / Cole, D. / Hooper, J. / Mullinix, L. / Green, G. / Pagano, C. / Loncar, R. et al. | 2013
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Pseudo-outbreak of M.chelonae in the Endoscopy Unit Led to Various Quality Improvement InitiativesLampitoc, M. Q. / Tahhan, S. / Sarabia, A. / Bloomfield, K. et al. | 2013
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Tensions Inherent in the Evolving Role of the Infection Preventionist: A Qualitative Descriptive StudyConway, L. J. / Raveis, V. / Pogorzelska, M. / Uchida, M. / Stone, P. / Larson, E. L. et al. | 2013
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Optimizing Infection Prevention Resources through Standardization of Workflow Integrated with Infection Prevention SoftwareBienvenu, S. B. / Moody, J. / Hickok, J. / Septimus, E. et al. | 2013
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Assessment of the Application of NHSN Surveillance Definitions to Clinical Case Studies: Opportunities for ImprovementWright, M. O. / Hebden, J. / Allen-Bridson, K. / Morrell, G. / Horan, T. et al. | 2013
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Review of Control Programs to Prevent Probiotic Related Central Line Associated Blood Stream InfectionsOstmann, E. L. / Hampton, N. B. / Merz, L. / Milligan, P. / Gase, K. / Woeltje, K. F. et al. | 2013
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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Transmission in the Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital SettingStines, C. C. et al. | 2013
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Perceptions of Patients Regarding Isolation Precautions for Multidrug Resistant Organisms: A Qualitative StudyYoung, R. / Valentine, S. / Bernardo, A. / Linda, M. / Krupp, A. / Safdar, N. et al. | 2013
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Evaluation of Clinical Bacteria Isolates from 1995 to 2011 Revealed Significant Increases in Drug Resistant PatternsAustin, C. L. / Walker, K. / Mitchell, A. / Zank, S. / Finley, P. J. et al. | 2013
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Using Technology in the War against Clostridium difficile InfectionsHeinze, M. et al. | 2013
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Maintaining the Gain: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach to Improve Processes Related to Reusable Medical EquipmentYarberry, J. et al. | 2013
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Removal of Fluorescent Marker Is an Excellent Surrogate for the Measurement of Proper Cleaning and Disinfection of Environmental SurfacesShort, K. / Bixler, K. / Teska, P. / Qutaishat, S. et al. | 2013
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A Comparison of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Alcohol Based Hand Rubs: Impact of Product Format and Active ConcentrationLittau, C. / Wegner, J. / Burns, N. et al. | 2013
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Using Pulsed Xenon Ultraviolet to Decrease Contamination in Operating Rooms during Terminal CleaningSimmons, S. E. / Stachowiak, J. / Stibich, M. / Croteau, M. et al. | 2013
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of a Novel Light-activated Antimicrobial Coating to Disinfect Computer Keyboards in the Clinical Ward EnvironmentMoore, G. / Parkin, I. / Dunnill, C. / Noimark, S. / Wilson, M. / Wilson, P. et al. | 2013
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A Portable Trackable Hand Sanitation Device Increases Hand HygieneMalina, Y. / Iseri, M. / Reiner, S. / Hardman, J. / Rogers, J. / Vlasses, F. et al. | 2013
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Bronchoscopy ProceduresKohan, C. A. / Whitbread, M. N. / Havill, N. L. / Hession, L. / Boyce, J. M. et al. | 2013
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Comparison of the In Vivo Efficacy of Alcohol-Based Pre-Surgical Handrubs: Chlorhexidine Gluconate Is Not Necessary to Meet FDA Efficacy RequirementsEdmonds, S. / Macinga, D. R. / Campbell, E. et al. | 2013
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Hand Contamination of Healthcare Workers in an Ambulatory Care SettingReynolds, N. / Abell, G. / Salisbury, D. / Seidel, J. / Kirk, J. M. / Lerner, L. / Young, E. / Bingham, J. et al. | 2013
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C-Section Infections: Taking Preoperative Skin Prep One Step FurtherDalton, C. M. / Fabrizio, M. / Vukelich, V. / Bridge, C. / Ferrelli, J. / Yassin, M. H. et al. | 2013
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Effectiveness of Eliminating Acinetobacter baumannii through Environmental CleaningDalton, C. M. / Ferrelli, J. / Price, J. / Henry, C. / Ricci, F. / Fejka, S. M. / Hariri, R. S. / Yassin, M. H. / Doi, Y. et al. | 2013
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A Multi-site Field Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of Terminal Cleaning in Patient and Operating RoomsBommarito, M. / Morse, D. J. et al. | 2013
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Decontamination of Intravascular Needleless Connector Valves: The Effect on Scrub Duration by Photographic EvaluationTsukamoto, Y. et al. | 2013
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The in-vitro Antibacterial Activity of Nanocrystalline Silver Dressings Against Bacteria with NDM-1 CarbapenemaseBrett, D. W. et al. | 2013
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Cadexomer Iodine - Disruption of a Variety of Micro-organisms Grown in Pre-established Single and Mixed Species BiofilmsBrett, D. W. et al. | 2013
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Impact of Education on Hand Hygiene Compliance Rates by WHO Direct Observation Method and the Relationship between MRSA Incidence RatesKuruno, N. / Kasahara, K. / Matsuura, H. / Tokutani, J. / Mikasa, K. et al. | 2013
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Its All in the Details: Do Surgery Documentation Systems Support Electronic Submission to the National Healthcare Safety Network?Peeples, J. R. / Kees, J. / Jadin, S. A. et al. | 2013
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Targeting the Competitive Spirit to Diminish Nosocomial Infection MarkersCollins, A. / Moore, T. / Davenport, P. et al. | 2013
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The Effect of Multiple Concurrent Central Venous Catheters on Central Line Associated Bloodstream InfectionsConcannon, C. / van Wijngaarden, E. / Stevens, V. / Thevenet-Morrison, K. / Dumyati, G. et al. | 2013
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Do You See What I See? A Validation Process for an Observational Hand Hygiene Compliance Program That WorksCarriker, C. / Isaacs, P. et al. | 2013
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Surveillance Definitions for Healthcare-associated Infections in Pediatric Long Term Care FacilitiesMurray, M. / Keenan, M. / Mosiello, L. / Neu, N. / Larson, E. L. / Saiman, L. et al. | 2013
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Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring and Nosocomial Infection Marker ReductionCape, A. et al. | 2013
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Improving Isolation Practice and Compliance with a Little Red BoxSnell, D. et al. | 2013
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Implementation of Standardized Color Coded Isolation Signs at a Teaching Hospital and Their Effect on Compliance with Isolation PrecautionsGhonim, E. / Nolan, R. et al. | 2013
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To See and to Believe: Active Intervention to Enhance Environmental Disinfection and Improve Patients' Perception of Hospital CleanlinessGuerrero, D. M. / Vetter, S. L. / Cook, J. et al. | 2013
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Connecting the Bridge at the Bedside and Beyond by Providing a Diverse Learning Experience for Infection Prevention EducationFrancis, K. / Lucente, K. M. et al. | 2013
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Round and Round We Go: The Development of an Effective, Sustainable Multidisciplinary Rounding ProcessStrelczyk, K. / Vandygriff, C. et al. | 2013
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A Comparative Study of Touch-free Hand Hygiene Dispenser Battery Life: Impact on Sustainability and Maintenance FrequencyLittau, C. / Burns, N. / Pelkey, J. / Slobodyan, V. et al. | 2013
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What Is the Risk for Patients Ingesting Ice and Water from Your Facilities Ice Machines? - A Process Improvement ProjectGuspiel, A. M. / Messinger, K. / Stebbins, B. / Streifel, A. / Streifel, A. J. et al. | 2013
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Every Patient Deserves a Clean Room - Preventing Contamination of Cleaned Patient RoomsHarris, T. / Ogden, C. / Cato, K. / Song, X. et al. | 2013
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Easy as I, II, III... Instrument Processing Room DesignsRhodes, L. M. / Busby, R. / Dorroh, M. / Denty, K. / James, J. / Mercier, P. F. / Isaacs, P. J. et al. | 2013
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Evaluation of Environmental Decontamination in a VA Ambulatory Care SettingStampfli, C. / McKinley, L. / Matteson, K. / Duster, M. / Warrack, S. R. / Crnich, C. J. et al. | 2013
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Reducing SSIs: Can Surgical Site Infections Be Significantly Reduced through Implementation of Technology Used in Semiconductor Clean Rooms?Wagner, J. A. / Schreiber, K. et al. | 2013
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Use of an Electronic Surveillance System to Submit Data for Compliance with State Reporting RequirementsFinello, K. / Wiercinski, K. / Jackson, D. / Fitzpatrick, L. / Lodise, N. C. / Jadin, S. A. et al. | 2013
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Infection Control Practices and Concerns in Pediatric Long Term Care FacilitiesMurray, M. / Larson, E. L. / Brozovich, A. / Neu, N. / Hutcheon, G. / Simpser, E. / Saiman, L. et al. | 2013
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Eyewear Contamination Levels in the Operating RoomLange, V. et al. | 2013
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Occupational Illness amongst Laboratory Workers from an Initially Unrecognized Laboratory Exposure to Coccidioides immitis/posadasiiKooger, J. / Ciccotelli, W. / Schertzberg, R. / Rocchi, A. / Vona, F. / Parkinson, K. / Vanderlaan, J. / Murphy, J. H. / Richardson, S. et al. | 2013
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REACH II: Respirator Evaluation in Acute Care HospitalsPeterson, K. / Novak, D. / Hampton, J. et al. | 2013
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Reduction of Percutaneous Injuries in Healthcare Workers: Use of a Retractable Winged Steel NeedleDerevnuk, A. / Finkelstein-Blond, L. / Wallach, F. et al. | 2013
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eFLU: Electronic Collection and Tracking of Employed and Non-employed Healthcare Worker Influenza Vaccination in a Large Healthcare SystemMoody, J. / Dobernic, D. / Moore, C. / Hanley, S. / Septimus, E. / Margraf, B. / Hickok, J. / Cormier, S. et al. | 2013
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Development, Efficacy and Safety Assessment of the New Dry Antibacterial TowelFliss, I. et al. | 2013
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Needlestick Safety and the Unfinished AgendaFoley, M. et al. | 2013
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A Novel Two-Tiered Approach to Increase Healthcare Worker Influenza Vaccination RatesNorth, A. / Brown, D. / Shea, K. / Frederick, D. et al. | 2013
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Prescreening Tactics: Our Multi-disciplinary Playbook Used to Tackle Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)Sutton, A. / Inman, C. / Stine, L. et al. | 2013
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Hospital-wide Impact of CLABSI Reduction through ICU CUSP ExperienceSwope, L. K. / Steiner, S. et al. | 2013
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Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Action Plan for the Reduction of Surgical Site Infection after Hip Replacement SurgeryHardenstine, H. / Smith, R. L. / Wolfgang, J. / Rose, L. / Snedeker, L. et al. | 2013
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Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit: A Multidisciplinary ApproachSchmitz, M. et al. | 2013
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The Implementation of Evidence-Based Nursing Measures to Reduce Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)Houston, T. L. / Anderson, D. / Larson, D. et al. | 2013
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Improving Compliance with Contact Precautions: Is Education Enough?Flood, M. T. / Hopfner, D. A. / Fakih, M. G. / Madigan, J. A. et al. | 2013
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Curiosity of an Infection Preventionist (IP) Finds Patient Safety Issue: Improving Infection Prevention during Bedside BronchoscopyStrittholt, N. / Isaacs, P. et al. | 2013
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Revisiting Process Improvement for Total Joint Arthroplasty Surgical Site InfectionsWaibel, M. L. et al. | 2013
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Decreasing the Incidence of Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infections Using Alcohol-impregnated Port Protectors in a Neonatal Intensive Care UnitDanielson, B. / Willamson, S. / Kaur, G. / Brooks, C. / Scholl, P. / Baker, A. et al. | 2013
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A Hospital Association's Effort to Improve Infection Prevention Practices through Statewide Collaborative BuildingDavila, S. / Holmes, A. et al. | 2013
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Improvement Interventions for Hand Hygiene in Multidisciplinary Family Centered Acute Care UnitGomez-Walters, G. / Harris, T. / King, M. A. / Song, X. et al. | 2013
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When a Bundle Is NOT EnoughThe Value of Teamwork in Reducing Harm Associated with Ventilator Associated PneumoniaSebastian, P. M. / Persing, T. F. / Mullay, B. / Esolen, L. M. et al. | 2013
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Impact of Electronic Computerized Surveillance on Hospital Epidemiology Surveillance Workflow at a Large Tertiary Care Academic Medical CenterSullivan, L. et al. | 2013
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Maintaining a Successful Infection Control Program while Transitioning from a Military Medical Center to an Ambulatory Surgical CenterRiboul, M. / Ben, H. P. / DozeGuillory, M. et al. | 2013
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Decrease in VAP Rates Due to Interdisciplinary CollaborationHoyte, V. E. / Berger, J. / Pozzuoli, L. / Woods, B. et al. | 2013
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Impact of Collaborative Quality Improvement Project on Incidence and Mortality of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in 18 Hospitals in ThailandUnahalekhaka, A. et al. | 2013
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A Partnership for Prevention: Nursing Quality Excellence and Infection PreventionHessels, A. J. / Hanrahan, S. et al. | 2013
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A Five Hospital System-wide Performance Improvement Project: Reducing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections by Reinvigoration of the Existing ProgramArentzen, J. / Cooper, H. / Darvish, S. / Francis, K. / Hughes, A. / Lombardi, J. / Lucente, K. / McBride, P. / McCusker, T. / ORourke, E. et al. | 2013
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MICU on the CUSP: A Team Approach to Preventing Central Line-associated Bloodstream InfectionsTurner, K. A. / Kraeuter, S. / Linton, D. / Disney, M. / Bibeault, M. / Thornton, H. / Streckfus, H. / Howard, J. / Wintermeyer, C. / Heath, D. et al. | 2013
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Epidemiological Patterns of Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infections Outside the Intensive Care Units at a Freestanding Pediatric HospitalKoy, T. / Hankins, A. / Starke, J. et al. | 2013
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A Statewide Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention CollaborativeJernigan, T. / Rhone, C. / Burke, A. C. et al. | 2013
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Preventing Total Hip and Total Knee Surgical Site Infections in a Multi-hospital System through Numerous Interventions Including Standardized Infection RatiosCutler, C. J. / Hughes, A. / Lucente, K. / McBride, P. / Salamon, M. et al. | 2013
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Knee Arthroplasty Surgical Site Infection Rates over a Ten-year Period at a Community HospitalCarroll, C. / Camins, B. et al. | 2013
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Maintenance Related Interventions Successfully Reduce Central Line Associated Bloodstream InfectionsParada, J. P. / Kamath, D. / Marinakos-Trulis, G. / Mdluli, X. / Lopansri, B. et al. | 2013
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Implementing an Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring System: Meeting the ChallengesConway, L. J. / Riley, L. / Cohen, B. / Saiman, L. / Alper, P. / Larson, E. L. et al. | 2013
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Decreasing Transfusions after Joint Replacement Surgery by Changing the Culture of Post Operative CareWhitbread, M. N. / Kohan, C. A. / Boyce, J. M. / Gaffney, A. et al. | 2013
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Improving the Consistency of Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Screening in High Risk Surgeries by Developing Algorithms for Patient CareTice, A. M. / Esolen, L. M. / Persing, T. F. / Wood, K. et al. | 2013
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A Quantitative Survey of 205 Healthcare Professionals to Assess Perceived Importance and Actual Practice of Hand Hygiene GuidelinesLukacsko, A. / Poma, C. / Auda, M. / Pivonka, N. L. et al. | 2013
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Clostridium difficile Infection Reduction: Environmental Cleaning Is Only Part of the StoryFelsen, C. B. / Quinlan, G. / Yamshchikov, A. / Dumyati, G. et al. | 2013
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Full-time Infection Preventionist Improves Outcomes at Rural Community HospitalWood, J. / Bennett, H. et al. | 2013
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Optimizing Urinary Catheter Utilization to Improve Patient OutcomesMikolajczak, A. / Eggerstedt, K. / Slade, M. / Goetz, K. / Dompe, C. / Harap, R. / Lumpkins, S. / Janney, M. / Zembower, T. et al. | 2013
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Reduction in Blood Cultures Obtained from Central Catheters: Impact on Blood Culture Contamination Rates, Cost Savings and CLABSI ReportingBoyce, J. M. / Nadeau, J. / Dumigan, D. G. et al. | 2013
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A Collaborative Approach to Clostridium difficile Infection Prevention: Utilizing Evidence-based Prevention Strategies to Improve Patient OutcomesRoss, D. / Morrison, T. / Williams, R. / Imbert, Y. / Robinson, D. / Burke, A. C. et al. | 2013
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Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: A Lean Six Sigma Tiger Team Approach to the Collection of High-Quality Respiratory Culture SamplesAdamson, C. A. / Cooke, L. J. et al. | 2013
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Lowering Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection Rates: When the Bundle Is Not EnoughSebastian, P. M. / Persing, T. F. / Yablonski, B. / Sebastian, P. / Esolen, L. M. et al. | 2013
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Utilizing Information Technology and the Electronic Medical Record to Assist Infection Preventionists in Identifying Ventilator-associated Events (VAEs)Sebastian, P. M. / Esolen, L. M. / Persing, T. F. / Bengier, A. / Sebastian, P. / Schmid, A. et al. | 2013
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An In vitro Comparison of Intraluminal Biofilm Bacteria Transfer of Three Peripheral Intravenous Valved Blood Control CathetersRyder, M. / James, G. / deLancey Pulcini, E. / Parker, A. et al. | 2013
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Assessing Central Line-associated Bacteremias as a Proportion of All Healthcare-associated Bacteremias: Report from a Pediatric HospitalBronstein, M. Z. / Pettis, A. M. / Fine, L. S. / Cleveland, T. / Goodrich, S. / Gorman, D. et al. | 2013
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Ethanol Lock Therapy for Central Venous Lines Focusing on the Pediatric PopulationCarey-Goo, P. V. / Melish, M. / Tadaki, K. / Bankhead, S. et al. | 2013
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Utilizing a Lean Six Sigma Approach to Reduce Total Joint Arthroplasty Surgical Site Infections in a Community HospitalDickson, A. D. et al. | 2013
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A Collaborative Innovative Approach to Hand Hygiene: Tackling Contaminated Hands of Healthcare Providers and PatientsPate, J. / Garrett, J. H. et al. | 2013
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Probiotics for the Reduction of Colonization with MRSAWarrack, S. R. / Panjikar, P. / Duster, M. / Safdar, N. et al. | 2013
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Prevention of Measles Transmission in a Tertiary Care Medical CenterHelmecke, M. R. / Kent, D. L. / Elmendorf, S. L. / Pauze, D. K. / Pauze, D. R. / Potyrala, E. M. et al. | 2013
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A Constant Cough in New MexicoMondragon, J. E. / Iwamoto, P. et al. | 2013
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A Controlled, Paired, Reproducible Cleaning Evaluation Method using Clotting Blood Soil: Low Alcohol vs. High Alcohol WipesBurns, S. / Taylor, T. / Tulpinski, J. / Henley, N. et al. | 2013
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Incidence and Characteristics of Pneumonia after the Tohoku Earthquake, Japan, 2011Zanma, Y. / Misao, H. et al. | 2013
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Exploratory Use of a Purified Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Producing Device in the Unoccupied Hospital Patient Room SettingCromwell, K. B. / Godich, J. / Howard, R. / Gleeson, T. / Petersen, K. / Warkentien, T. / Bhatt, N. / Malcolm, P. / Stevenson, L. / Backlund, M. et al. | 2013
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A Comparison of Disinfectants on the Efficacy of Cleaning Privacy CurtainsAdams, K. / Sood, G. / Riedel, S. / Dam, L. / Zenilman, J. et al. | 2013
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A Different Experience with Two Chlorhexidine Gluconate Dressings for Use on Central Venous DevicesKohan, C. A. / Boyce, J. M. et al. | 2013
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Effectiveness of a Silver-Alloy and Hydrogel Coated Urinary Catheter on Symptomatic Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract InfectionsRitter, J. / Thomas, L. / Lederer, J. / Jarvis, W. R. et al. | 2013
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Changes of Etiology in Health Care Acquired Blood Stream Infection in Pediatric Patients in a Pediatric Hematology-oncology Unit in Mexico CityHernandez, H. G. / Johnson, K. M. / Caniza, M. / Aparicio, G. / Lucas, E. / Patricia, A. B. / Gonzalez, N. / De Colsa, A. / Castaneda, J. L. et al. | 2013
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The Chronic Difficulties in Isolating Chronically Infected Parvovirus B19 PatientsWalters, E. / Williams, D. A. / Williams, D. et al. | 2013
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Crash Course in United States Pharmacopeia Standard 797 (USP 797): Investigation of Positive Sterility Cultures from a Hospital Pharmacy PreparationTallarita, G. / Burger, T. / Fry, D. / Mitman, C. et al. | 2013
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Table of Contents| 2013
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Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance through Automatic Reporting with RTLSTenarvitz, H. et al. | 2013
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The Impact of a New Surveillance Protocol for Ventilator-associated Events (VAE) at a Large Academic Medical CenterMetzger, K. / Mikolajczak, A. / Jenkins, C. / Hanson, K. / Bolon, M. / Zembower, T. et al. | 2013
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Investigation of the Residual Activity of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Using a Novel Method to Simulate Real-World ConditionsRutter, J. / Macinga, D. R. et al. | 2013
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Infection Prevention Strategies in Inpatient Psychiatric Units Using Patient Acuity and MotivationFedoriw, L. M. / Meijer, B. et al. | 2013
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Teaching Infection Prevention Using Concept Mapping Learning StrategiesAnderson, P. H. / Johnson, C. / Singson, K. et al. | 2013
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A Quality Control Study of Practice of Urinary Catheterization and Knowledge among Junior Medical StaffCheema, M. R. et al. | 2013
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Using Remote Access to Audit Hospital Data Submitted to NHSN for Reporting of Hospital Acquired Infections in New York StateHazamy, P. A. / Haley, V. / Tserenpuntsag, B. / Tsivitis, M. et al. | 2013
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An Interactive Web-based Hand Hygiene (HH) Observation Tool: An Integral Part of a HH Campaign!Bridge, C. / Yassin, M. H. / Ferrelli, J. / Pokrywka, M. et al. | 2013
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Infection Prevention at a Medical Needs Shelter for Hurricane EvacueesHaag, R. / Hembree-Bey, R. B. / Mondiello, M. / Smith, K. M. et al. | 2013
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Using Innovative Technology to Achieve Near 100% Hand Hygiene Compliance - The Holy Grail of Infection PreventionGratton, T. / Gardner, M. et al. | 2013
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Risk Factors for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection in Liver Transplant RecipientsMorad, D. a. / Aziz, A. / Kamal, Y. et al. | 2013
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Regional Differences in Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus and C difficile Co-colonization Rates in Critically Ill VeteransMcKinley, L. / Moriarty, H. / Short, T. / Hagle, M. / Valentine, S. / Ranum, A. / Safdar, N. et al. | 2013
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What to Do When `Scrubbing the Hub Does Not WorkFink, L. J. et al. | 2013
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Facility Level Dashboard Utilized to Decrease Infection Preventionists Time Disseminating DataMayfield, J. / Wood, H. / Russo, A. J. / McMullen, K. M. et al. | 2013
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Transfusion Management and the Infection PreventionistAndrews, B. J. et al. | 2013
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Evaluation of Adenosine triphosphate Measurement to Monitor Hand Hygiene in ICUMa, Y. et al. | 2013
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A Quality Improvement Project on Hand Hygiene Compliance and Its Impact on Central Line Associated Blood Stream InfectionsJohnson, L. / Bullock, P. / Phillips, E. / Schlotzhauer, C. / Basnett, J. et al. | 2013
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The Importance of Socio-adaptive Factors in Technology Implementation: Lessons learnedMak, R. / Mikelsons, D. / Stevens, L. / Berndt, D. / Zechel, J. / Betts, T. / Curran, W. / Safdar, N. / Crnich, C. J. et al. | 2013
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Results of Increasing the Frequency of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Data Reported to Managers with an Embedded Quality Improvement ProcessHendrickson, C. / Guelcher, A. / Guspiel, A. M. / Bonnell, M. / Ward, G. / Rakoczy, T. / Niewinski, L. et al. | 2013
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The Role of Education and Point of Care Use in Appropriate Surface Disinfection ComplianceTaylor, B. M. / DeJear, L. / Teehee, M. et al. | 2013
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Information for Readers| 2013
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The Impact of Prenatal Probiotics on Group B Streptococcus ColonizationWarrack, S. R. / Hanson, L. / VandeVusse, L. / Duster, M. / Panjikar, P. / Safdar, N. et al. | 2013
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Congenital Rubella Syndrome: Delay in Recognizing Once Common Condition Created an Infection Control HeadacheChou, T. / Helin, R. / Waltenbaugh, K. et al. | 2013
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Evaluation of a New Hand Hygiene Monitoring Program; Feedback and Salient Observers Critical to Program SuccessWalker, J. L. / Sistrunk, W. W. / Higginbotham, M. A. / Burks, K. / Halford, L. / Goddard, L. / Austin, C. L. / Finley, P. J. et al. | 2013
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Impact of Electronic Monitoring and a Hand Hygiene Improvement Program on Compliance RatesEdmonds, S. / Brown, M. / White, C. / Kirk, J. M. et al. | 2013
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Patients Bath Basin: Friend or FoeDanielson, B. / Willamson, S. / Johnson, N. et al. | 2013
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There and Back Again: A Tale of Institutional Review Board Considerations for Cluster Trials in Infection ControlMcKinley, L. / Jucovy, P. / Moriarty, H. / Safdar, N. et al. | 2013
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A Performance Improvement Project Taking the Prevention of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections into the 21st CenturyFritz, J. A. / Pace, M. / Persing, T. F. / Esolen, L. / Cole, G. / Santo, J. / Schmid, A. et al. | 2013
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Reducing Colorectal Surgical Site Infections through Robust Process ImprovementLee Grand-Clement, S. / Smith, C. / Musheno, D. et al. | 2013
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Control and Containment of a Norovirus Outbreak in a Skilled Nursing Facility UnitIwamoto, P. / Selvage, D. et al. | 2013
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The Role of Broth Enrichment in Cultivation and Transmission of Staphylococcus aureus from Throat: Findings from the Swedish HITS-studyMatussek, A. / Lindgren, P. E. / Lofgren, S. / Mernelius, S. et al. | 2013
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Decreasing CLABSI Rates and Cost Following Implementation of a Disinfectant Cap in a Tertiary Care HospitalSumner, S. / Merrill, K. C. / Linford, L. / Taylor, C. et al. | 2013
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A Tarnished Gold Standard?: Direct Observation vs. Monitoring Product Use for Hand Hygiene CompliancePettis, A. M. et al. | 2013
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Didactic Power Point Teaching Method Is Not Enough to Assure Compliance: Direct Observation (DO) and Feedback Are Key ElementsLabrecque, S. / Sauerland, C. / Donovan, R. / Haas, J. P. / Montecalvo, M. et al. | 2013
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Teaching Primary Steps of Infection Control to Improve Patients Outcomes in the Dialysis UnitSisler, L. / Gotses, J. / DeAngelis, D. L. / Sanner, J. / Nigh, K. et al. | 2013
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Central-line-associated Bloodstream Infection Reporting through the CDC National Healthcare Safety Network - Kansas, January 2011-June 2012Scaletta, J. M. / Bagchi, S. / Geist, R. / Hunt, C. et al. | 2013
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Use of an Extended Controlled Application Technique Model to Evaluate Skin Compatibility of a New Alcohol Based Hand RubLittau, C. / Burns, N. / Wegner, J. et al. | 2013
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Use of Alcohol Impregnated Caps to Reduce Catheter Related Bloodstream InfectionsStango, C. / Stern, J. J. / Runyan, D. / Macri, I. M. / Vacca, M. / Riddick, S. / Huot, C. / Mulligan, L. et al. | 2013
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Improving Patient and Health Care Provider Safety: Implementing a Quality Improvement Program for Identifying Patients on Isolation PrecautionsRomero, I. B. / Voss, G. et al. | 2013
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Physicians: The Forgotten Healthcare Professional Group in Hand Hygiene EducationBahkali, K. / Alsubaie, S. / Ahamed, S. / Nasser, N. / Mofleh, M. / Hassan, O. / Qabeel, M. et al. | 2013
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APIC Masthead| 2013
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Successful Control of a Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Outbreak on a Pediatric Ward - Do Not Forget the ToysKamhuka, L. N. / Rees, G. / Ward, L. / Carson, J. / Church, D. / Baggott, S. / LeMay, M. / Vayalumkal, J. et al. | 2013
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Healthcare Worker Behavior and Workflow Changes for the Care of Patients in Isolation PrecautionsSafdar, N. / Codella, J. / Dundon, A. / Alagoz, O. et al. | 2013
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A Year of Change: Nurse Unit Champions Reduce CLABSI on 5 Medical/Surgical UnitsWilkinson, K. N. et al. | 2013
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Efforts to Reduce Clostridium difficile Infections in a Rural Community - A Timeline for SuccessHeinze, M. / Garst, M. J. et al. | 2013
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How Clean Are Reusable ECG Leadwires Deemed `Ready for Patient Use'?Stahl, J. B. / Wiser, J. / Morse, D. J. et al. | 2013
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Testing of Cadexomer Iodine against a Variety of Micro-organisms Grown in Single and Mixed Species BiofilmsBrett, D. W. et al. | 2013
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Use of a Facility Level Dashboard to Increase Hand Hygiene ComplianceSnyders, R. / Russo, A. J. / Wood, H. A. / McMullen, K. M. et al. | 2013
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A Prospective and Observational Study of Central Venous Catheter-Associated Infection for Three Consecutive Years in a 600-Bed Japanese HospitalMatsui, Y. / Shimatani, M. / Kuzuhara, K. / Miyazaki, Y. / Horiuti, T. / Tajima, Y. / Yano, K. / Nagata, T. et al. | 2013
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Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! Environmental Bacteriology Surveillance of In-Patient Hospital RoomsGodich, J. / Cromwell, K. / Gleeson, T. / Howard, R. / Warkentien, T. / Bhatt, N. / Peterson, K. / Malcolm, P. / Aronson, N. et al. | 2013
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A Report of 10-year History: Educational Program for Japanese Infection Preventionists Supported by Japanese LeadersMorikane, K. / Mitsuda, T. / Morisawa, Y. / Misao, H. / Tsukamoto, Y. / Kasahara, K. / Someya, T. / Miyashita, Y. et al. | 2013
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The CLEAN TEAM: A Collaboration to Bring Infection Prevention Practices to Eagle County Elementary SchoolsGilmartin, H. / Christopher, A. / Larson, R. et al. | 2013
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Reducing Needlestick Injuries from Active Safety Devices: A Passive Safety-Engineered Device TrialGoris, A. J. / Glotzer, J. / Gemeinhart, N. W. / Wojtak, L. M. / Zirges, C. C. / Babcock, H. et al. | 2013
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TB in a Healthcare Worker - Exposure Management of Patients, Families and PersonnelOrenstein, P. / Desmarais, A. / Maalouf, L. / Amihod, B. / Cordiero, F. / Perna, S. et al. | 2013
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How Collaboration with the Microbiology Laboratory Can Help to Improve Hand Hygiene EducationFejka, S. M. / Hariri, R. S. / Dalton, C. M. / Boyle, P. / Ferrelli, J. / Yassin, M. H. et al. | 2013
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Improving Isolation Compliance at Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC: The Children Deserve Compliance CDC CampaignRoberts, T. L. / Pokrywka, M. / Croyle, K. S. / Giampa, P. / Green, M. et al. | 2013
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Should Electronic Markers for Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) Be Used for CAUTI Surveillance in Pediatric Hospitals?Tran, J. / Macaluso, M. / Newman, K. / Siegel, J. et al. | 2013
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Sustainment of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Decrease Healthcare-associated Clostridium-difficile InfectionsBrady, L. / Grano, J. T. / Canfield, T. et al. | 2013
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IV Connector's Role in an Initiative to Reduce Bloodstream Infections among Vulnerable Oncology PatientsPerry, M. / Goss, L. et al. | 2013
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Using Robust Process Improvement to Transform the Hand Hygiene Culture & PerformanceLee Grand-Clement, S. / Karam, Z. et al. | 2013
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Multi-Specialty Pediatric Healthcare Systems Creates Industry Collaborative Relation to Target Zero Healthcare Associated InfectionsGarrett, H. / Peace, D. K. et al. | 2013
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Reducing Infection Prevention Surveillance Workload Utilizing Electronic Data and AlgorithmsGase, K. / McCormick, S. / Wilson, S. / Doherty, J. / Woeltje, K. F. / Babcock, H. et al. | 2013
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Geographical Mapping of Clostridium difficile Case Locations: A System for Understanding Transmission Patterns within the HospitalPriddy, A. / Santella, L. / Moran, B. et al. | 2013
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Time to Contact Isolation: Manual vs. Automated SurveillanceMoshos, J. A. / Reid, D. / Hafeez, W. / Flanagan, E. / Sacin, C. R. / Kaye, K. et al. | 2013
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Implementing a Sterilization and High Level Disinfection (SHLD) Training Program across a Healthcare System Using an Online Learning ModuleCaserta, M. L. / Oden, M. / Fatica, C. / Fraser, T. / Janszen, T. / Horvath, C. / Collins, J. / Stanicki, J. et al. | 2013
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Hawaii on the CUSP-Stop BSI ProjectChock, L. / Johnson, C. / Kahn, S. / Umbarger, L. / Puu, L. / Miyasaki, A. / Kong, D. / Keimbaum, G. et al. | 2013
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Positive Reinforcement to Create and Sustain a Culture Change in Hand Hygiene Practices in a Tertiary Care Academic FacilityAdams, K. / Heath, D. / Sood, G. / Grubb, L. / Bauernfiend, J. / Reuland, C. et al. | 2013
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Communication: How Expanding ESS Access Can Provide Greater Impact for Infection PreventionJadin, S. A. / Dore, M. / King, M. / Mull, R. et al. | 2013
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Utilizing Interferon Gamma Release Assay Tests to Improve Surveillance for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in a Population at RiskLucas, C. M. / Davenport, E. J. / Griffith, C. S. / Paris, C. J. / Wong, T. et al. | 2013
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Impact and Results of Automated Hand Hygiene Compliance MonitoringBlumstein, S. et al. | 2013
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Surgical Site Infection Following Preoperative Skin Preparation in a Multi-Hospital SystemWright, M. O. / Howington, J. A. et al. | 2013
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Closing the Gap: Influencing Community Physician's Prescribing Practices as Part of a Comprehensive Antimicrobial Stewardship ProgramHeinze, M. / Garst, M. J. et al. | 2013
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An Audit of Acute Care Patient Room Cleaning Practices and Potential Programmatic GapsTeska, P. J. / Qutaishat, S. et al. | 2013
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Evaluating & Choosing Device to Reduce Bloodstream Infections in Both Central and Peripheral LinesDeVries, M. / Mancos, P. S. / Valentine, M. et al. | 2013
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Surgical Site Infection Reduction in C-SectionsMacri, I. M. / Stern, J. J. / Runyan, D. / Carmichael, T. / Giles, S. / Ludmir, J. / Nemiroff, R. / Stango, C. / Vacca, M. et al. | 2013
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Inter-rater Reliability of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection among Infection Preventionists in a Multi-Hospital SystemWright, M. O. / Brudner, C. / Fisher, A. / Hines, C. / Komutanon, V. / Ogle, A. / Smith, B. et al. | 2013
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Education Excellence in Scope Reprocessing to Improve Patient SafetyCaffery, L. K. / Lancaster, C. / Buckles, M. / Braddock, M. / Holst, A. et al. | 2013
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Improving Employee Flu Vaccinations: The Impact of Leadership SupportAbraham, F. P. / Munoz-Rodriguez, A. / Steans, C. et al. | 2013
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Enhancing Infection Preventionists Knowledge Related to Evaluating Cleaning and Disinfecting Products for Safety and Reducing Healthcare Worker Exposure and InjuryHoward, K. A. et al. | 2013
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An Evaluation of Methods to Reduce IV Catheter Related Bloodstream InfectionsDrews, F. A. et al. | 2013
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The Importance of Culture in Successful Implementation of a Hand Hygiene Compliance Monitoring SystemBarley, D. / Chapman, S. et al. | 2013
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Comparison of Urinary Tract Infection Rates by Three Different Bacterial Breakpoints to Define Positive Urine CulturesSnyders, R. / McMullen, K. M. / Warren, D. / Hoppe-Bauer, J. et al. | 2013
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When an Outbreak Isn't Really an Outbreak: Use of an Electronic Surveillance System to Quickly Evaluate and Manage Infection ClustersSimon, K. / Jadin, S. A. et al. | 2013
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Future APIC Annual Conference Dates and Locations| 2013
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Big-gun Project, an Antimicrobial Stewardship Strategy for Better Antibiotic Use while Maintaining Friendly EnvironmentMukai, A. / Iwata, K. et al. | 2013
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Quantifying the Success of Discharge Cleaning Using Inexpensive SuppliesStutler, E. S. / Houghton, S. / Moore, M. / Gorman, K. et al. | 2013
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Implementation of a Quality Improvement Project to Document & Decrease the Rate of Contaminated Urine Cultures in our Neonatal PopulationForkan-Kelly, S. / Wiesbrock, J. / Beltran-Soto, E. / Hall, A. et al. | 2013
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Sustained Reduction of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) in a NICURiddle, V. H. / Dixon, J. M. / Young, T. E. / Brown, V. / Gutierrez, S. et al. | 2013
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Impact on Patient Care after Implementation of a Two-Step Process for Clostridium difficile Testing in Pediatric Hematology/OncologyGornick, W. / Singh, J. / Vogel, K. / Gentry, M. / Ashouri, N. et al. | 2013
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Investigation into a Series of Mycobacterium Lentiflavum Bronchoalveolar Lavage CulturesBertin, M. / Cobb, S. / Harrington, S. / Fraser, T. et al. | 2013
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Successful Control of MRSA Transmission in NICU through Expedient Implementation of Solutions and Collaborative EffortStutler, E. S. / Lepucki, K. / Repking, S. / Hartwig, C. / Fisher, J. / Kochvar, G. / Kerchberger, V. et al. | 2013
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Achieving and Maintaining Zero Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infection for over a Year in a Medical-Surgical Intensive Care UnitKhalid, I. / Qabajah, M. / Kadri, M. / Al Dosary, H. / Al Salmi, H. / Lagmay, P. / Al Hroub, M. / Qushmaq, I. et al. | 2013
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Improving IV Connector Disinfection by Using Human Factors Engineering to Identify Effective, Nurse-Friendly SolutionsPosa, P. / Siedlaczek, G. et al. | 2013
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Role of the Corporate Infection Preventionist Consultant in a Multi-Hospital SystemSpencer, M. P. et al. | 2013
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Efficacy of ATP Bioluminescence as an Evaluation Method of Endoscopic DisinfectionKweon, O. / Park, E. S. / Paek, E. et al. | 2013
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Testing Elimination of an Infection Prevention Device from Catheter Bundle and Potential Effect on Overall Catheter Bloodstream Infection RatePavia, M. et al. | 2013
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An Evaluation of Environmental Terminal Cleaning in the Operating RoomGrubb, L. M. / Pressimone, K. / Sedgwick, J. / Ausby, E. / Blanding, R. et al. | 2013
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Toys May Not Be Us: Issues Encountered in Developing a Standardized Policy for Toy Cleaning in the Ambulatory Care SettingDeAngelis, D. L. / Sanner, J. / Sisler, L. / Nigh, K. et al. | 2013
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Testing for Legionella in Healthcare Facilities: Evaluation of the Reproducibility of Legionella Test Results and the Impact of Time on Viability and VariabilityMietzner, S. M. / Schaeffer, A. J. / Yassin, M. H. / Wagener, M. M. / Stout, J. E. et al. | 2013
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Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring and SurveillancePlasters, C. L. / Plasters, C. / Casey, D. et al. | 2013
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A Success Story with an Unexpected Ending: Targeting Zero Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Surgical Site Infections in Orthopedic Joint ReplacementsReynolds, L. / Jackson, P. / Antonio, B. / Limburg, L. / Brooks, J. K. / Mosher, S. et al. | 2013
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First Step to Reducing Infection Risk as a System: Evaluation of Infection Prevention Processes for 71 HospitalsHeavens, M. M. / Ratcliffe, C. / Hendrich, A. / Fakih, M. G. et al. | 2013
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Down with Cautis Was Our Battle Cry!Grossberger, S. / Frank, D. / Ferrelli, J. / Bridge, C. / Pokrywka, M. / Yassin, M. H. et al. | 2013
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Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI): A Significant Case for ConcernMann, P. / Vandygriff, C. / Kingsberry, L. / Horne, R. / Strelczyk, K. et al. | 2013
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Extensive Water Damage to a Major Academic Medical Center: The Role of the Infection Preventionist within the Multidisciplinary TeamDean, R. T. / Bock, S. / Bubb, T. N. / Chen, D. / Cutro, S. / Foti, A. / Hardy, S. / Lighter-Fisher, J. / Pinto, G. / Rowan-Hazlerigg, A. et al. | 2013
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The Effect of Chlorhexidine as a Skin Antiseptics for Blood Culture Compared with Povidone-iodineCho, M. H. / Cheong, H. J. et al. | 2013
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Visualization of Clinically Relevant Bacteria During Exposure to DisinfectantsSwift, D. / Del Re, D. / Dhyani, K. / Mair, R. / Legner, M. / Cvitkovitch, D. et al. | 2013
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Usefulness of Sputum Tests at Admission to Prevent Tuberculosis Exposure from Retrospective Cohort Study of 1,527 Elderly Pneumonias in JapanTajima, Y. / Tsukui, M. / Uruchida, K. / Yano, K. / Yabuzaki, F. / Uehara, M. / Nagaoka, M. / Koshimizu, N. / Ikegaya, T. et al. | 2013
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Success with Technology to Increase Hand Hygiene ComplianceWofford, J. E. et al. | 2013
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Isolation Orders: A Quality Improvement ProjectAnkrum, A. et al. | 2013
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Environmental Evaluation and Remediation Efforts Following Renovation of an Oncology Hematology Special Care UnitMarion, N. / Hewlett, A. / Fitzgerald, T. A. / Rupp, M. E. et al. | 2013
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Subjective Evaluation of Winged Steel Phlebotomy Devices by Healthcare WorkersHaiduven, D. J. / McGuire-Wolfe, C. et al. | 2013
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Consistent Infection Control Isolation Rounds Benefits the Patient and the HospitalZabriskie, K. et al. | 2013
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Improving Communication and Compliance: Role of a Perioperative Infection Prevention CommitteeHyman, S. R. / Shim, S. H. / Kertesz, L. / Nadera, N. / Alexander, R. / Wilheim, M. B. et al. | 2013
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Universal Inpatient Screening for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Substantially Reduces Noscomial MRSA Infection Rates: May 2007 to May 2012Parada, J. P. / Durazo, R. / Kamath, D. / Tomich, A. / Marinakos-Trulis, G. / Challapalli, M. / Schreckenberger, P. et al. | 2013
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Frontline Staff Use LOVE to Prevent Hospital Acquired PneumoniaFrancis, J. / Petersen, M. et al. | 2013
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Measles - An Infrequent Illness Leads to an Interesting Exposure InvestigationWilkerson, K. S. / Brinsko, V. / Talbot, T. et al. | 2013
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Information for Authors| 2013
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Emergence of Levofloxacin Resistant Pneumococci in Patient Colonized with Levofloxacin Susceptible Pneumococci and Exposed to Insufficient Doses of Oral QuinolonesKasahara, K. / Komatsu, Y. / Kuruno, N. / Nakayama, A. / Ui, K. / Mizuno, F. / Mikasa, K. / Kita, E. et al. | 2013
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Leveraging Internal Knowledge to Create a Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection Surveillance and Reporting ToolMadison, A. S. / Johnson, D. / Shepard, J. et al. | 2013
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Pulsed Xenon Ultraviolet Disinfection and Patient SatisfactionFornwalt, L. C. / Riddell, B. et al. | 2013
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Use of Fluorescent Gel and ATP Bioluminescence Findings to Improve Discharge Room CleaningHansen, N. C. / Kelley, B. / Pickard, K. / Hoover, K. / Shafer, D. / Streed, S. et al. | 2013
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Assessing Central Line Utilization in the Journey to Decrease CLABSI Rates in an Academic Tertiary Care FacilityAdams, K. / Khouri-Stevens, Z. / Sylvester, C. / Sood, G. et al. | 2013
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Quality Improvement Initiative Increases Hand Hygiene Events per Hour 142.5% from BaselineHogan, K. A. / Lasquite, F. A. et al. | 2013
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The Effects of Executive Involvement, Goal Setting, Targeted Education and Caregiver Recognition on Hand Hygiene PerformanceBailey, C. et al. | 2013
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Impact of an Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring Technology on Hand Hygiene Compliance and Infection RatesMoore, L. H. et al. | 2013
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Challenges of Applying Measles Control GuidanceHelmecke, M. R. / Kent, D. L. / Elmendorf, S. L. et al. | 2013
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Investigation of a Case of Hepatitis C Virus Transmission in an Adult Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell TransplantationFine, L. / Milner, L. A. / Young, F. M. / Paul, G. S. et al. | 2013
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Four Year Experience with Mandatory Seasonal Influenza Immunization for All Personnel in a University Medical CenterParada, J. P. / Kamath, D. / Lehner, L. / Tomich, A. / Gaughan, B. A. / Koller, M. / Fearon, L. / Schleffendorf, C. et al. | 2013
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Sentinel events as an impetus to improving quality of care for implanted venous catheters: 3 Mycobacterium fortuitum cases in oncologyMitchell, C. S. / Goodliffe, L. et al. | 2013
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A Multi-site Field Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of Manual Cleaning of Flexible Endoscopes with an ATP Detection SystemBommarito, M. / Thornhill, G. A. / Morse, D. J. et al. | 2013
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Reduction of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection in a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology PopulationHollenbeak, C. S. / Deater, D. / Wilson, M. Z. / Rafferty, C. et al. | 2013
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Hospital Privacy Curtains: Cleaning and Changing Policies - Are We Doing Enough?DeAngelis, D. L. / Khakoo, R. et al. | 2013
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Results from a Trial of a Pulsed Xenon Ultraviolet Disinfection Device: Reducing the Burden of Hospital Associated InfectionsSimmons, S. E. / Stachowiak, J. / Stibich, M. / Martin, S. / Reich, S. / Sams, K. / Courtney, L. et al. | 2013
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Decreasing Operating Room Contamination of Surfaces and Air with Pulsed Xenon Ultraviolet DisinfectionFridman, A. / Bruno-Murtha, L. A. / Osgood, R. / McAllister, J. et al. | 2013
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Disinfecting Stethoscope Diaphragms Using an Alcohol-Based HandrubBillings, A. / Ambos, S. / Aying, B. / Rabenstein, L. / Cole, J. et al. | 2013
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Validating Two Processes for Hand Hygiene ComplianceCook, G. I. et al. | 2013
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Evaluation of the Potential for Hospital Acquired Infection from Live Plants in a Health Facility AtriumJohnson, L. et al. | 2013
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Attributable Costs of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections in a Pediatric Hematology Oncology PopulationHollenbeak, C. S. / Deater, D. / Wilson, M. Z. / Rafferty, C. et al. | 2013
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Youve Been Bugged... Be Wise ImmunizeFritz, S. H. / Haley, T. M. et al. | 2013
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Unexpected Sharps Hazards for Emergency Medical Services Personnel and FirefightersMcGuire-Wolfe, C. / Haiduven, D. J. et al. | 2013
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Enhanced Patient Hand-hygiene in a Stem Cell Transplant Unit Reduces Multi-drug Resistant Organism PrevalenceReiner, S. / Callaghan, M. et al. | 2013
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Editorial Board| 2013