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Impact of patient safety climate on infection prevention …

WebStandard precautions may prevent patient health care associated infections and provider occupational exposures but are not often used by health care workers. A …

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Could the prevention of health care–associated infections …

WebHealth care–associated infections (HAIs) contribute to excess mortality, morbidity, length of stay (LOS), and financial burden.1-5 Efforts to reduce HAIs are essential, but can be …

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Current Issue Table of Contents: American Journal of …

WebA response to Gibbs et al., Category A waste processing and disposal is a critical weakness in the United States response plans for outbreaks of high consequence …

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Hand hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and practices among …

WebIt is well established that health care workers (HCWs) can transmit pathogens to patients on unclean hands,1 but health care–associated infections (HAIs) …

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Patient education on infection control: A systematic review

WebHealth care-associated infections (HAIs) are considered the most adverse event faced by patients throughout the world.1,2 The Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) …

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Infection prevention and control practices in the home …

WebA growing number of older Americans with complex medical needs rely on home healthcare (HHC) services to age in place.1 HHC providers make home visits to deliver skilled …

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Evaluation of the Potential for Hospital Acquired Infection …

WebLive plants are popular in buildings for their beauty and the natural feel they bring to the indoor environment. Benefits to building occupants may include reduced stress and …

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Hospital outbreak of Carbapenem-resistant acinetobacter …

WebCarbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii are of increasing concern in the health care setting. We describe a cluster of 9 cases in hospitalized patients over a 3 …

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Medical waste handling and hepatitis B virus infection: A …

WebHepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major global public health concern due to its high morbidity and mortality.1 Approximately 240 million people are reported to have …

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The infection control audit: The standardized audit as a …

WebHealth care workers' compliance with infection control practices and principles is vital in preventing the spread of disease. One tool to assess infection control practice in clinical …

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Infection preventionists in public health, consultant and academic

WebAdditionally, respondents were asked to indicate in which career stage (Novice, Becoming Proficient, Proficient, and Expert) they would classify themselves for …

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A new normal for the clinician's third hand: Stethoscope hygiene …

WebHealth care associated infections (HAI) are a substantial problem in contemporary health care. With an estimated annual US cost of 147 billion dollars, HAIs …

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Clostridioides difficile infections among healthcare workers

WebHealth care workers (HCWs) are continuously exposed to a large number of pathogens. Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea is a frequent scenario that could …

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Clean Care is Safer Care: The first global challenge of the WHO …

WebPatient safety is a critical component of improving the quality of health care worldwide. Confronted with this important issue, the 55th World Health Assembly in 2002 adopted a …

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Hospital-acquired infections in the adult intensive care unit

WebAccording to the World Health Organization, “health care-associated infections (HAIs) represent the most common adverse event among hospitalized …

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Organizational and environmental factors that affect worker health …

WebThis article reviews organizational factors that influence the satisfaction, health, safety, and well-being of health care workers and ultimately, the satisfaction, safety, and quality of …

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Keeping health care linens clean: Underrecognized hazards and …

WebEvery year, US laundry providers reprocess over 4 billion pounds of health care textiles (HCTs), including surgical scrubs, uniforms, bed sheets, blankets, patient gowns, towels, …

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Perceived impact of state-mandated reporting on infection …

WebOverall, 1,036 IPC departments provided complete data (30% response rate); 755 (73%) were located in states with laws. Respondents in states with reporting laws …

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Using PDSA cycles to improve oral care compliance

WebHealthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a significant cause of morbidity, mortality, and economic burden for hospitals in the United States (U.S.).1 Hospital …

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A Successful Campaign: The Value of Teamwork in …

WebAmerican Journal of Infection Control June 2010. Results: The goal to educate staff and implement best practice on all units was successful. The program has empowered and …

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