APIC 2010 Abstracts
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e1-e7)
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Abstract Awards
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e8-e10)
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Abstracts and Posters Were Submitted in Two Different Formats
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e11)
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A Process for Discontinuation of Contact Precautions
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e12)
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An Overall Decrease in HAI MRSA Rates after Institution of an MRSA Screening Program in Critical Care
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e12-e13)
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Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns for Community Acquired Methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections in a Veterans Administration Medical Center in Northwest Louisiana, 2005-2007
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e13)
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Comparison of Antimicrobial and Standard Privacy Curtains: Efficacy and Cost Analysis
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e14)
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The Influence of Feedback on the Prescribing of Antibiotics by Family Physicians for Respiratory Tract Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e14-e15)
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Comparison of Inactivation Profiles of Surrogate Strains of Human Norovirus and Clostridium difficile Against Gaseous Ozone
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e15-e16)
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Development of Fluorinated TiO2 Film and Evaluation of Its Potential Application to Control Human Norovirus on Environmental Surfaces
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e16)
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Elimination of Clostridium difficile Infections (CDI) by Illumination? Surface Disinfection by Ultraviolet Light Treatment
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e16-e17)
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Elimination of Staphylococcus aureus Surgical Site Infections With a Common Susceptibility Pattern
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e17)
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Evaluation of a Programmatic Approach to Improving Patient Room Cleaning Outcomes
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e18)
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Persistence Factors in Handwashes
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e18-e19)
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Assessing Hospital Emergency Preparedness on Infectious Diseases in Japan
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e19-e20)
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Comparison of Filtration Efficiency of a N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator and Surgical Mask Against Viral Aerosols
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e20)
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Incident Management System Utilized for Pandemic Flu Response
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e20-e21)
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Infection Prevention in a Large Community-wide Drive-thru Point of Dispensing (POD) for H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Immunization
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e21)
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Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Outbreak Response: An Exercise in Health System Preparedness
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e22)
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The Flu and You: Information to Keep you Forewarned and Forearmed
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e22-e23)
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A Collaborative Approach to Decreasing Knee Prosthesis (KPRO) SSI in a Total Joint Replacement Program
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e23-e24)
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A Comparison of Performance of Two Computer Algorithms to Identify Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) Using Electronic Data
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e24)
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A Novel Five-tier Approach to Reduce Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infections in an Academic Medical Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e24-e25)
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A Successful Campaign: The Value of Teamwork in Implementing the Central Line Bundle on Six Medical Surgical Units and Interventional Radiology
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e25-e26)
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An Evidence-based Approach to Determining Hospital Suction Canister Change Protocols
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e26)
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Central Venous Catheter Microbial Colonization in Relation to Insertion and Care Practices in Some Egyptian Intensive Care Units
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e26-e27)
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Did You Bathe Your Patient Today? Common Sense Practice to Reducing Hospital-acquired Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e27-e28)
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Eradicating Post-circumcision Staphylococcal Infection in the Well Baby Nursery
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e28-e29)
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Incidence of and Risk Factors for Nosocomial Bloodstream Infections in Pediatric Intensive Care in Vietnam
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e29)
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Infection Prevention Initiative—Reduction of Surgical Site Infections With Antimicrobial Impregnated Gauze Dressings
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e29-e30)
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Maintained Low Rate of Catheter-related Bloodstream Infections (CRBSIs) After the Discontinuation of a Luer-access Device (LAD) at an Academic Medical Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e30-e31)
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Maintaining a Zero Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infection Rate for 17 Months Across a Large and Diverse Adult Patient Population: What Gets the Credit?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e31-e32)
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Prevention of Post-op Pneumonia Utilizing Pre-operative Oral Care
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e32-e33)
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Range of Policies for Prevention of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections in Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e33)
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Reducing Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Using Team Approach
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e33-e34)
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Reduction in Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e34)
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Reduction in Central Line-related Bloodstream Infection (CLBSI) as a Result of Multiple Process Improvement Changes
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e35)
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Reduction of Indwelling Urinary Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) through System-wide Interventions
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e35-e36)
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Reduction of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Incidence in a 32-bed Combined Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit After Adding Chlorhexidine Oral Care and Skin Cleansing to the Ventilator Bundle
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e36-e37)
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Targeting Zero: A Systematic Approach to Elimination of Catheter-related Bloodstream Infections in a Pediatric Healthcare System
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e37)
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Use of an Observational, Nationwide Inpatient Discharge Database to Document the Economic Benefits Associated With Innovative Antimicrobial Technology to Reduce the Risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e38)
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What Impact Does Chlorhexidine Gluconate Transparent IV Securement Dressing Have on Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Rates?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e38-e39)
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Emergence of Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among Patients at a Tertiary Renal Medical Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e39-e41)
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Impact of a Measles Exposure in an Emergency Department
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e41-e42)
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Impact of H1N1 on NJ Infection Preventionist Activities, or Swine, Surveys and Survival of the New Jersey Infection Preventionist 2009
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e42-e43)
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The Canadian Containment Approach to Clostridium difficile
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e43)
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A Pilot Project to Determine Bacterial Contamination on Hospital Beds and Environmental Surfaces
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e43-e44)
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Assessment of Two Hydrogen Peroxide Technologies for Hospital Room Decontamination Following Patient Discharge
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e44-e45)
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Operating Room Environmental Surveillance: Do You See What I See?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e45)
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Patient Ready Rooms: A Surveillance Method for Improving Cleaning Quality
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e46)
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Brucella melitensis Exposure of Healthcare Workers (HCWS) in the Clinical Laboratory of a Large Acute Care Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e46-e48)
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Exploring Influenza Vaccination as a Condition of Employment: One Hospital's Journey
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e48)
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Indeterminate and Positivity Rates of a Commercially Available Enzyme-linked Immunospot (ELISPOT) Blood Test in At-risk Groups for Tuberculosis Infection
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e48-e49)
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis Exposure Investigation: When the Source Is a Health Care Worker Working at Two Affiliated Hospitals
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e49-e50)
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Strategies to Improve Seasonal Influenza Vaccination among HCWs
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e50)
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The Successful Implementation of Mandatory Seasonal Influenza Vaccination for Health Care Workers at an Academic Medical Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e51)
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Two-step Tuberculosis Contact Investigation using QuantiFERON-TB Gold
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e51-e52)
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Bacteremia Associated With Hemodialysis Catheters in the Outpatient Chronic Hemodialysis Unit
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e52)
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100% Universal Admission Screening for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Plus Eradication Therapy With Mupirocin Plus Chlorhexidine Decreased Healthcare-associated Infections due to MRSA in a Tertiary Care Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e53)
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A Comprehensive, Ongoing Program to Eliminate Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections in Two Intensive Care Units
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e53-e54)
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A Descriptive Evaluation of Infection Control at HIV Centers Within Drug-resistant TB Hospitals in South Africa
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e54-e55)
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A Multi-faceted Approach Results in Sustained Improvement in Hand Hygiene Practices at a Community Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e55)
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A Novel Approach to the Challenges of MDRO Management in a Long-term Acute Care (LTAC) Hospital Setting
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e55-e56)
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Automated collection of hand hygiene data shows statistical relationship which can alert health care facility when rates fall below acceptable level
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e56-e57)
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Characteristics of Hospitals Participating in Patient Safety Collaboratives and Implementation of Infection Prevention and Control Practices
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e58)
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Hospital Adoption of Automated Surveillance Technology and the Implementation of Infection Prevention and Control Programs
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e62-e63)
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Does Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria acellular pertussis) Vaccine Compliance Increase with “Mandatory” Healthcare Worker (HCW) Influenza Immunization (FluImm) Program?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e59-e60)
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Education for Population-based Infection Control & Environmental Safety (PICES): How Are We Preparing the Next Generation of IPs?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e60)
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Evaluation of a New Flexible Mounting Dispenser to Improve Point of Care Product Access in an Acute Care Hospital and the Resulting Effect on Hand Hygiene Compliance Rates
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e61)
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Facilitators and Barriers in Implementing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Policy of Nonpayment for Preventable Complications
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e61-e62)
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Clinical Decision Support Technology Streamlines Documentation of Infection Control Interventions for Timely Removal of Foley and Central Venous Catheters
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e58-e59)
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Host Genetic Polymorphisms in Couples Discordant for Human Immunodeficiency VirusType 1 Infection in Accra, Ghana
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e63-e64)
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Impact of Enhanced Isolation Precautions for Influenza Beyond Nationally Established Recommendations
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e64)
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Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance: A Multidisciplinary Approach
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e65)
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Leveraging Executive Support; Assuring Management Accountability for Infection Prevention Outcomes
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e66)
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Mandatory LTC Infection Surveillance Reporting to a State Agency: Lessons Learned
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e66-e67)
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Medicare's Policy of Nonpayment for Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e67)
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MRSA Prevention Partnership
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e68)
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Multi-disciplinary Approach to Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) Appears Effective
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e68-e69)
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Optimizing Infection Prevention (IP) Process and Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza in a Pediatric Oncology Unit in Guatemala City
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e69)
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Patient Education: Making a Better Health Care Consumer
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e70)
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Post Exposure Prophylaxis in a Pandemic: A Prescription for National Disease Specific Definitions
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e70-e71)
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Project: Clean Sweep Reducing Healthcare-associated Infections, Employee Absenteeism, Healthcare Cost and Hospital Readmissions in a Long Term Care Facility
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e71-e72)
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Reducing the Threat of Clostridium diffcile by implementing a Clostridium difficile Bundle
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e72)
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Reduction in Hospital-acquired MRSA and VRE Infections Through Active Surveillance Cultures
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e72-e73)
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Reduction of Low Transverse Cesarean Section-associated Surgical Site Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e73-e74)
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Reduction of Surgical Site Infections Following Pancreatectomy Procedure
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e74)
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Rural Healthcare—Proactive Role of Campaigning for Influenza Prevention
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e75)
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Situation Analysis of Nosocomial TB Transmission Prevention among Hospitals in Thailand
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e75-e76)
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The Connector or Not the Connector: Reduction of Blood Culture Contamination
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e76-e77)
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The Importance of Piloting Changes: Our Surprise That More is Less—Staff Rejection of Additional Visual Clues for Use of Contact Precautions
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e77)
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The Use of Coaches to Enhance the Infection Prevention Program at a Large Teaching Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e77-e78)
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Use of a Room Placement Algorithm for Safe Placement of Patients With MRSA and/or VRE Colonization in a Long-term Acute Care (LTAC) Hospital Setting
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e78)
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Witness to the 21st Century Infection Preventionist (IP) Pioneer Spirit: Establishing a Sister Chapter Partnership in Kenya
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e79)
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A Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) Approach Significantly Decreased SSI in Cardiac Surgery
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e79-e80)
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A Guideline for Prioritization of Investigation of Possible Healthcare-related Disease Transmission—New York State
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e80-e81)
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Vancomyocin-resistant Enterococcus Outbreak Management
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e81)
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An Outbreak of Community Acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) in a Pediatric Hospital Burn Unit
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e81-e82)
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Bed Bug Infestation on a Maternity Unit in a Tertiary Care Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e82-e83)
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Control of Recurrent Outbreaks of Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Attributed to Removal of Alcohol Sources from the ICU Environment in a United Arab Emirates Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e83)
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First Outbreak of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus USA300 Among Japanese Healthcare Workers and Hospitalized Patients
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e83-e84)
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Going Batty: Investigation of Bat Infestation in a Tertiary Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e84-e85)
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Hepatitis B Virus Exposure in an Inpatient Hemodialysis Unit Due to Delayed Recognition of Reactivation in a Kidney Transplant Patient
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e85)
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Identification and Control of an Outbreak of Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium in Hematology/Oncology Patients at a Comprehensive Cancer Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e85-e86)
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Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection in Adult Long Term Care—New York, 2009
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e86-e87)
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Investigation of a Parainfluenza Outbreak in a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e87-e88)
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Investigation of an Outbreak of Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in the Medical Intensive Care Unit and Efficacy of Infection Control Measures
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e88-e89)
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Legionella - Every Infection Preventionist's Dream—Or Is It?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e89)
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Nosocomial Listeriosis Associated With Tuna Fish Salad
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e89-e90)
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Preventing Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Transmission—A Private Room Helps but Is Not the Solution
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e90-e91)
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Successful Eradication of a Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus Outbreak in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit—When Order Counts in Hand Hygiene
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e91)
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The Impact of Infection Control Interventions to Prevent Norwalk Virus Outbreaks on Inpatient Psychiatric Units
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e92)
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Change in Clostridium difficile Testing Methodology: Impact on Hospital Costs and Infection Control Activity
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e92-e93)
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Clostridium difficile testing by Polymerase Chain Reaction: Change to Benefit All
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e93-e94)
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Coaching the Change: 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e94)
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Financial Implications of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Screening in Hospitals
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e94-e95)
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Hospital Costs Associated With Surgical Site Infections in General and Vascular Surgery Patients
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e95)
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Process Improvement Project Utilizing Antimicrobial Dressings With the Goal of Reducing the Surgical Site Infection Rate
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e95-e96)
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The Improper Placement of the Chlorhexidine Gluconate Sponge Dressing for Use on Central Venous Devices
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e96-e97)
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Use of an Antimicrobial Luer Activated Device on Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters (PICCs) to Reduce Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection Rates
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e97)
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Use of an Organoleptic Panel to Evaluate Environmental Sporicide Aesthetics
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e97-e98)
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Assessment of a Mandatory Reporting System on Compliance With Evidence-based Practices for Prevention of Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e98-e99)
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Mandatory Reporting of Hip Replacement Procedures: Validating Accuracy, New York State 2008
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e99)
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New York State Hospital-acquired Infection Reporting System: Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Central Line Infection Rates, New York State Rate
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e99-e100)
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A Multi-disciplinary Approach to Improving Environmental Hygiene In a Pediatric System
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e100-e101)
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A Multi-faceted Hand Hygiene Performance Improvement Initiatitve Improved Hand Hygiene Compliance and Potentially Decreased Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e101-e102)
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Adaptation of World Health Organization Hand Hygiene Method for a Large United States Healthcare System
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e102-e103)
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Can Automated Surveillance Software Assist With Cohorting Patients with Multidrug-resistant Organisms?
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e103)
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Comprehensive Auality Improvement Program in Magnet Facility ICU Significantly Reduces Ventilator-associated Pneumonia (VAP) Incidence
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e103-e104)
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Developing a Process to Reduce Risk of Intravascular Catheter-related Infections and Complications in the Non-intensive Care Units
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e104-e105)
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Does an Automated Infection Surveillance System Benefit a Hospital With Limited Information System Resources?
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e105)
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Effects of Applying Excessive Suction Pressure to a Ventilated Porcine Lung Model
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e105-e106)
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Hand Hygiene Measurement: Analysis of the Methodology
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e106-e107)
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Improving the Process of Supplying Central Supply Instruments to the OR by Applying Lean
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e107)
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Patient and Environmental Service Employee Satisfaction and Tolerance of Using Germicidal Bleach Wipes for Patient Room Cleaning to Reduce Transmission of Clostridium Difficile Infection
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e107-e108)
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Reducing Surgical Post-operative Infections Through a Multidisciplinary Team Approach
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e108-e109)
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Squeaky Clean Hands Result from Child/Family Directed Care
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e109)
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Surgical Site Infection Prevention Initiative: Patient Attitude and Compliance
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e109-e110)
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Use of Trained Student Volunteers to Assess Adherence to Hand Hygiene Guidelines by Healthcare Workers
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e110-e111)
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Using a Multidisciplinary Team to Prevent HAIs in the NICU
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e111)
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Using Lean/Six Sigma Quality Improvement Methodologies to Reduce Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) in a Pediatric Hospital
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e112)
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Utilizing LEAN Concepts and Kaizen Methods to Standardize Processes and Decrease Surgical Site Infection Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e112-e113)
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Special Populations (Infections in the Immunocompromised Host, Pediatrics) NICU Journey to Zero Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections: Incremental Interventions Lead to Sustainable Outcomes
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e113-e114)
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Amazon Parrot With Mycobacteria tuberculosis Complex
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e114)
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Armed and Ready for Change: Validation of Using Alcoholic Chlorhexidine Gluconate for Blood Donor Services
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e114-e115)
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Emergency Preparedness in the Ambulatory Care Setting: Lessons Learned: From H1N1
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e115-e116)
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Evolution of an Infection Prevention Program in a Network of Ambulatory Care Settings
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e116)
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Steps to Development of a Sustainable Resident Immunization Program in Long-term Care
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e116-e117)
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Improving Accuracy of Electronic Outpatient Influenza Surveillance With Staff Training Following a Vaccine Miscoding Event
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e117-e118)
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Increasing Cleaning Practice and Morale in Multi-role Personal Support Workers
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e118)
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Meeting National Patient Safety Goals 7 and 13: A Model for Healthcare-associated Infection Prevention Education
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e118-e119)
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Search and Destroy
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e119-e120)
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Which PPE is right for you?
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e120)
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A Conceptual Model for Developing an Evidence-based Program to Indentify and Manage the Patient at Risk for Clostridium difficile Infection
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e120-e121)
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A Prospective Study of the Outcome of Incident Nasal Colonization With MRSA
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e121)
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Description of a Hospital Based Aggregate Reporting System Developed During the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic: Importance of Partnering Among Public Health Nurses and Infection Preventionists
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e122)
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Development of Electronic Capture of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Characteristics and Use
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e123)
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H1N1 Influenza Coding Errors Resulting in Widespread Influenza-like-Illness Alerts in Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e124)
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Hail to Electronics! Electronic Surveillance Systems (ESS) and 34% UTI Reduction
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e125-e126)
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Methods of Measuring compliance With Transmission-based isolation Precautions: Comparison of Paper-based and Electronic Data Collection
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e126)
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Streamlining Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Surveillance Methods
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e127)
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Surveillance Cultures for Multi-Drug Resistant Gram Negative Bacilli from Patients Admitted from Long-Term Care Facilities
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e127-e128)
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Survey to Determine Compliance With Center for Disease Control (CDC) Recommendations for Vacccination among Pregnant Women
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e128-e129)
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Use of Active Surveillance Cultures to Determine Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization and the Effect on MRSA Clinical Culture Rates in an Intensive Care Unit.
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e129)
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Use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to Optimize Communication of Isolation Practices
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e129-e130)
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Using Electronic Surveillance to Facilitate Implementation of a Process Improvement Program for Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) Prevention
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e130-e131)
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Microbial Contamination and the Sterilization/Disinfection of Surgical Guides Used in the Placement of Endosteal Implants
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e132)
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Efficacy of Hand Hygiene Products Against Pandemic H1N1 Influenza
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e132-e133)
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Comparison of Fluorescent Marker Systems to Two Quantitative Methods of Assessing Discharge Cleaning Practices
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e133-e134)
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Cupriavidus pauculus Bloodstream Infection in ECMO Patients Related to Inadequate Disinfection
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e134)
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Preventing Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection in U.S. Hospitals: 2005 to 2009
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e135)
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Pediatric Surgical Site Infection Risk Factors for Craniotomy Procedures
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e136)
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New Interventions in Addition to the Central Line Bundle which are Associated With a Sustained Reduction of Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e136-e138)
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Significant Reduction in the Rate of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Post C-section (CS)
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e138)
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Rapid Identification and Mitigation of an Outbreak of Extensively Drug Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (XDR-Ab)
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e139)
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Pseudo-outbreak of Ochrobactrum anthropi in Post-operative Tissue: Cultures
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e139-e140)
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Outbreak of Hepatitis C in an Outpatient Alternative Medicine Clinic
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e140-e141)
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An Outbreak of Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Infections Associated With Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Procedures at a Hospital
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e141)
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Comparison of Respiratory Specimens for the Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e142)
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Impact of the Ventilator Bundle on Ventilator-associated Pneumonia (VAP) Rates in Intensive Care Units (ICU)
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e143)
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Improved Detection of Staphylococcus aureus Colonization Using a Modified Nasal Wash Technique
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e143-e144)
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HHS/CDC Action Plan to Prevent Healthcare-associated Infections: How Are We Preparing the Next Generation of Nurses?
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e144-e145)
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The Effect of Increased Body Mass Index on the Risk of Surgical Site Infection
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e145-e146)
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Post-operative Pneumonia in the US
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e146)
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Detection of H1N1 on Hands and Household Surfaces of Infected Individuals
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e146-e147)
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To Gown or Not to Gown? What is the Answer to this Question?
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e147)
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Author Index - 2010 Abstracts
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Pages e148-e149)
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Future APIC Annual Conference Dates and Locations
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June 2010 (Vol. 38, Issue 5, Page e150)
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Contents
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages e1-e9)
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Abstract Awards
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages e10-e11)
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Abstracts and Posters Were Submitted in Two Different Formats
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page e12)
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An Outbreak of VanB-Type Enterococcus faecium Colonization That Showed Heterogeneous Resistance to Vancomycin in a University Hospital in Japan
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E13)
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Analyzing Antibiotic Sensitivities for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus to Provide Treatment Recommendations to Community Physicians
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E13-E14)
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Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Urinary Tract Isolates from Outpatients in Sirte, Libya During the Period, 2005 - 2007
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E14-E15)
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Detection of Heterogeneous Vancomycin Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (hetero-VISA) in MRSA of Japanese Clinical Isolates
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E15-E16)
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Identification and Control of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (KPC) in a Community Hospital
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E16)
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Increasing In vitro Resistance to Moxifloxacin and Gatifloxacin Among S. epidermidis Isolates Recovered from Patients with Endophthalmitis Following Cataract Surger
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E16-E17)
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Significant Increase in USA 300 Community-Acquired-Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus CA-MRSA as a Cause of Healthcare-Acquired MRSA Infections HA-MRSA-I
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E17-E18)
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A Novel Disinfectant Chemistry for the Control of Clostridium difficile Spores on Hard Surfaces
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E18)
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Activity of Bleach Solutions Against MRSA Using a Pigskin Model
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E18-E19)
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Bacterial Growth on Cleaned Reusable ECG Leadwires: Do Cleaning Methods Matter?
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E19-E20)
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Effect of Long-Term Disinfection on Clinical Contact Surfaces
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E20)
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Effectiveness of a Lotion-Based Hand Treatment Against Spore-Forming Bacteria, Including Clostridium Difficile
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E21)
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Effectiveness of Alcohols, Hand Rubs and Scrubs Against Murine Norovirus - A Surrogate of Human Norovirus
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E21-E22)
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Efficacy and Safety of Glutaraldehyde-Based High Level Disinfectant Products
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E22)
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Efficacy of a Diluted Bleach Solution Against Clostridium difficile Spores
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E23)
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Evaluation of Quat Absorption and Efficacy of Cleaning Cloths
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E23-E24)
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In Vitro Microbicidal Characterization Study for MR06B7, A New Alcohol-Based Hand Rub Enhanced Inactivation Efficacy Against Non-Enveloped Viruses
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E24)
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Limited Efficacy of Hand Washing Against Spores of Clostridium difficile and Surrogate Organisms
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E24-E25)
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Present on Dental Student Laptop Computers
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E25-E26)
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Novel Approach for the Validation of Disinfectants Against Hepatitis C Virus
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E26-E27)
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Rapid Containment of a Norovirus Outbreak in an Acute Care Hospital Rehabilitation Unit
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E27-E28)
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The Assessment of the Sporicidal Activity of Selected Environmental Surface Disinfectants Using Spores of Clostridium difficile
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E28-E29)
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Biocontainment Unit Rationale and Infection Control Interface
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E29)
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Drive Through to Prevent the Flu (Or Anything Else That's Bugging You) A Model for Mass Medication Distribution in a Public Health Emergency
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E29-E30)
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Influx of Communicable Patients: Testing Surge Capacity with Community Outbreak of Norovirus
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E30-E31)
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Norovirus Made Easy? Lessons Learned From a Disaster Exercise Using New Tools and Procedures
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E31-E32)
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Pandemic Planning…..All Roads Lead to the Hospital
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E32)
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Survey of Community Residents to Assess Readiness for a Pandemic
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E33)
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Use of Mass Vaccination Drills to Increase Employee Influenza Vaccination Rates
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E33-E34)
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Are We Wasting or Saving Dollars-in the Dialysis Centres?
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E34-E35)
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Cost-Effectiveness of PCR Screening for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus at a Large Regional Hospital
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E35-E36)
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Risk Factors for MRSA Colonization in the Intensive Care Unit
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E36)
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Urinary Tract Infection Rates Among Medicare Patients: Implications for the Medicare Inpatient Payment System
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E37)
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A Multi-Faceted Approach to Reducing Risk of Bloodstream Infections for Pediatric Rehabilitation Patients Receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E37-E38)
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A Regional Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Thirty-One Month Experience in Decreasing Central Venous Catheter-Bloodstream Infections (CVC-BSI)
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E38-E39)
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Bacterial Meningitis Post-Administration of Epidural Anesthesia in an Obstetrical Patient in a Tertiary Care Facility
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E39)
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Bedside Review of Each Central Venous Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CVC BSI) Identifies Barriers to Prevention of Infection
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E40)
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Central Line-Associated Blood-Stream Infections in the ICU: The Struggle to Achieve and the Effort to Maintain Zero
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E41)
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Design Features of Needleless Vascular Access Devices May Contribute to an Increase in Microbial Contamination and Subsequent Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection's
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E41-E42)
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Designing Prevention of Catheter-Related Urinary Tract Infections: How to Achieve a Fifty Percent Reduction
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E42-E43)
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Efficacy Testing of a Chest Drain Containing an Antimicrobial Agent
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E43)
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Healthcare-Acquired Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in a Community Hospital Setting: How do We Keep Patients Safe and Keep Reimbursement?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E44)
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Impact of a Closed Luer Access Split-Septum Device on Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection (CR-BSI) Rates in a Community Hospital Adult Population
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E44-E45)
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Implement the Site Care Bundle to Decrease Catheter-Related Infections in Cancer Patients with Long-Term Catheters
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E45-E46)
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Implementation of the Ventilator Bundle Along with Routine Oral Care Leads to Significant Reduction of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E46)
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In Vitro Evaluation of Viable Microorganisms on the Surface of a Luer Access Device Treated with Two Antimicrobial Agents
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E47)
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Maintaining Zero Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections CLA-BSI in the NICU over 2 years
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E47-E48)
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Measured Impact of Two Strategies to Lower Surgical Site Infection Rates
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E48-E49)
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Methods Used to Decrease Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E49)
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Multidisciplinary Journey to Reduce Catheter Related Urinary Tract Infections
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E49-E50)
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Multi-Faceted Interventions to Prevent Bloodstream MRSA Infections
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E50-E51)
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Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Using Silver Impregnated Catheters: Does Silver Matter?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E51-E52)
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Reaching Zero Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Using a Standard Order Set
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E52-E53)
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Successful Program to Decrease Catheter-Associated Bacteremia in Interventional Radiology
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E54-E55)
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Suction Controls as a Vector for Hospital Acquired Infections
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E55-E56)
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Surgical Site Infections in Cesarean Section Patients Using the National Healthcare Safety Network Criteria
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E56-E57)
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The Effects of Daily 2% CHG Cloth Bathing on Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection Rates in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
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June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E57)
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The Role of Post-op Care in Preventing SSI
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E58)
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Use of a Protocol to Remove Urinary Catheters Reduces Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Trauma Patients
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E58-E59)
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Use of a Weekly Device Use Ratio to Track Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Outside the Intensive Care Unit
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E59-E60)
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What's Your Line? Evaluating the Risk Associated With Line Type Following a Sudden Increase in Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E60)
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Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Clostridium difficile Infection in Children
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E61)
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Implementation of Disposable Blood Pressure Cuffs as a Novel Approach to Reduce Fomite Transmission of Healthcare-Associated (HCA) Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) in a Community Hospital or Twice Implemented is Once Credible
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E61-E62)
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Issues in the Care of a Lepromatous Hansen's Disease Case in an Acute Care Facility
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E62-E63)
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Construction Project Anonymous…Where's the ICRA?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E63-E64)
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Development, Implementation, and Monitoring of a Comprehensive Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Program for Construction and Renovation
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E64)
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Lowering the Curtain on Healthcare-Associated Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E64-E65)
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Role of Environment of Care Internal Audits in Maintaining Readiness for External Surveys from Accrediting or Regulatory Bodies
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E65-E66)
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Routine Implementation of Water Restriction to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E66)
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A Pilot Study for a Community-Level Infection Control Program
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E66-E67)
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A Successful Campaign to Certify Employees in Hand Hygiene Competency
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E67-E68)
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APIC Vision 2012 - Creating a Preferred Future: The Role of Local Chapters in Achieving the Strategic Priorities and Objectives
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E68)
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Assessment of Knowledge About Hands Cleaning and Isolation Precautions by Physicians in Training at a Hospital in Colombia
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E69)
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Availability and Use of Hand Hygiene Products, by Visitors, at the Entry Points of Hospitals
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E69-E70)
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Control of Healthcare-Associated Staphylococcus aureus Infections with Syndrome-Based Expanded Precautions
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E70)
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Developing a Model for Infection Control in the Independent Healthcare Sector in the United Kingdom
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E71)
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Developing an Infection Prevention and Control Program in the Ambulatory Dialysis Care Setting: The Singapore Experience
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E71-E72)
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Developing the Role of a Perioperative Infection Preventionist (IP) in an Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E72)
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Epidemiology of Hospital-Acquired Infections in a Tertiary Care Center in Lebanon
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E73)
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Evaluation of an Inpatient Influenza Vaccination Program
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E73-E74)
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Fecal Containment Using Indwelling Bowel Catheters to Potentially Prevent Multidrug-Resistant Organism Nosocomial Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E74-E75)
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Hospital Infection Prevention Programs with Extremely Limited Resources in Tochigi, Rural and Real Japan: Rx - TRICK or Treat?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E75)
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Implementation of a Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Bundle in an Academic Medical Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E75-E76)
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Implementation, Outcomes and Evaluation of Hospital-Wide MRSA Active Surveillance Culture (ASC) Program
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E76)
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Incidence of Instrument Compromise in TKA: Comparison of Standard Instruments vs. Single Use Instruments
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E77)
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Infection Control Collaboration Around the World; Japan and the United Kingdom
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E77-E78)
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Infection Prevention Coaches Impact Hand Hygiene and Influenza Immunization Rates
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E78-E79)
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Laser-Assisted Nasal Decolonization of MRSA, (In Vitro, Animal and Pilot Clinical Study)
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E79-E80)
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Making Hand Hygiene a Patient Safety Expectation in a Tertiary Medical Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E80)
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Management & Containment of Patients Colonized/Infected with Carbapenem Resistant Klebsiella Pneumonia CRKP in an Acute Care Hospital in an Endemic Country
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E80-E81)
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) screening in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Comprehensive Strategy for Infection Prevention
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E81-E82)
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Multihospital Study to Evaluate Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Outside the ICU Setting
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E82)
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Negative Predictive Value of Toxin Enzyme Immunoassays for Clostridium difficile in a Hospital Setting
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E82-E83)
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Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization and Impact of Active Surveillance and Control Measures in a Large Community Hospital System
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E83-E84)
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Prospective Attainment of a Zero Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infection Rate: A Clear Enhanced Process to Success
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E84-E85)
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Reduction of MRSA and VRE Acquisition by Bundling Daily 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Bath and Active Surveillance Culture (ASC) for MRSA at a Tertiary Care Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E85-E86)
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Re-Organization of an Infection Prevention and Control Department by Service Lines at a Large Academic Medical Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E86-E87)
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Return to Hand Hygiene: The Effectiveness of an Innovative Hand Hygiene Campaign
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E87)
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Revision of Contact Precaution Requirements for Hospital Visitors
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E87-E88)
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Simple and Cost-Effective Strategies to Reduce the Occurrence of Bloodstream Infections (BSIs)
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E88-E89)
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Spiral of Quality Improvement: Prevention of Nosocomial Infections in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Israel
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E89)
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Statewide Survey on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection Control Practices in Hospitals
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E90)
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Unit Based Nurse Liaison: Their Role in Infection Prevention in a Large Tertiary Care Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E90-E91)
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Using a Graduate Infection Control Certificate Program to Educate Infection Control Professionals
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E91-E92)
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Using Collaboratives to Develop a Consensus Model of Elements of Australian Prevention and Control Programs
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E92)
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Mandatory Reporting of CLA-BSI: Evaluation of a Web-Based Reporting Tool
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages e92-e93)
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A Collaborative Approach to Outbreak Investigation: Some Interesting Discoveries and New Allies
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E93-E94)
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A Virus Among Us: The Importance of Infection Prevention Measures During an Increase in Viral Gastroenteritis Illness on a Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E94-E95)
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Amino Acid Solutions as a Risk Factor in Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection Outbreaks Caused by Bacillus sp. in Japan
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E95)
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An Outbreak Investigation in an Outpatient Eye Care Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E96)
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An Outbreak of Bloodstream Infections with Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and Pantoea agglomerans in an Adult ICU
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E96-E97)
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Helocobacter cinaedi Bloodstream Infection and Cellulitis
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E97-E98)
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Interdisciplinary Strategy to Control an Outbreak of Norovirus at a North Carolina Acute Care Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E98)
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Investigation of an Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumanii Infection in the Surgical ICU of the University of Massachusetts Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E99)
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Investigation of an Outbreak of Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in a Military Medical Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E100)
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Lessons Learned: from Personal Protective Equipment Omission in an Endotoxin Inhalation Exposure in a Cooling Tower
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E100-E101)
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Multidisciplinary Approach in Characterizing and Managing a Clostridium difficile Outbreak in an Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E101-E102)
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Patient Cloth Chairs and Clostridium difficile Outbreak
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E102-E103)
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Pertussis Exposure in NICU
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E103-E104)
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Pertussis Outbreak Among Healthcare Workers: Tdap too Little, too Late
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E104-E105)
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Rapid Interventions Limit Transmission of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci in a Neonatal Care Unit
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E105-E106)
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The Relationship Between Smoking and the Outbreaks of Norovirus-Associated Gastroenteritis in a Mental Hospital in Japan
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E106)
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A Multi-Disciplinary Approach for VAP Prevention: Building a Culture of Safety for ICU Patients
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E107)
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E107-E108)
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An Educational Brochure to Reduce the Risk of Infection in the Hospital Setting: Knowledge Assessment and Acceptance from Patients
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E108)
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Benefits of Infection Preventionist with Floor Nurse Councils
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E109)
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Glass Particles Contamination in Single Dose Ampoules: Patient Safety Concern
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E109-E110)
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Implementation of the VA MRSA Bundle at a 132 Bed Acute Care VA Medical Center Shows Promise in Long-Range Rate Reductions for Healthcare-Associated MRSA Infection
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E110)
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Infection Prevention Cohort Unit: A Strategy to Promote Patient Safety
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E110-E111)
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Myiasis and Infection Control: A Collaborative Approach to the Diagnosis, Treatment and Care of a Patient at a Level I Trauma Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E111-E112)
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Preventing Falls in Hospitalized Patients on Isolation Precautions
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E112)
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Standardization of Isolation Signage in Washington State Hospitals
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E112-E113)
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To Ask or not to Ask? The Question of Patients Asking Healthcare Personnel to Perform Hand Hygiene: Results: of a Formative Assessment of a Hand Hygiene Video
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E113-E114)
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To Buff or Not to Buff, That is the Question
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E114-E115)
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Vigilant Use of Selective Infection Control Measures By Staff Help to Sustain Reduction of Clostridium difficile Infections at a VA Community Living Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E115)
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Computer Keyboard Covers Impregnated with a Novel Antimicrobial Polymer Significantly Reduce Microbial Contamination
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E115-E116)
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Efficacy of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers (ABHS): A Hand Wipe (65.9% Ethanol) Exceeds the Killing Capacity of a Gel Rub (62% Ethanol)
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E116-E117)
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Evaluation of the RPS Adeno Dedtector System to Confirm Adenoviral Conjuctivitis
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E117)
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Investigation of the Rate of Glove Perforations in Orthopedic Procedures with an Indicator Underglove System (IUS) in a Japanese Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E117-E118)
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Staff Perception of a Mobile High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filtration Unit and a Mobile Air Treatment Unit Employing Non-Thermal-Plasma Reactors
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E118-E119)
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Watch Out for Infection Control - Successful Removal of Wrist Watches by Developing an Extendable Fob Watch
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E119)
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A Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Approach to Investigating Clusters of Infections and Improving Orthopedic Surgical Outcomes
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E119-E120)
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An Assessment of Opportunities for Reducing Bladder Catheter Use at A Busy University-Affiliated Hospital Emergency Department
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E120)
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Case Control Study vs. Six Sigma Approach to Decrease Surgical Site Infections After CABG Surgery
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E121)
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Cultural and Clinical Changes in the NICU: Impact of a Multi-Faceted Program on Reduction of CVC Associated BSI
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E121-E123)
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Direct Observation Model to Ensure Compliance with Urinary Catheter Care Process Measures
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E123)
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Establishing Quality Processes in a Rural Sterile Processing Department
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E123-E124)
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Flash Sterilization Process Improvement and Correlation with Surgical Site Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E124)
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Impact of Improved Environmental Cleaning and Hand Hygiene Compliance on Clostridium difficile Rates in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E124-E125)
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Impact of Staff Engagement on Changing Compliance with the Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Bundle
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E125-E126)
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Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance Through Culture Change Effort Translates Into Decrease in Healthcare Acquired MRSA Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E126)
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Improving Patient Safety Through Increased Hand Hygiene Compliance in the Dialysis Centrer
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E127)
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Infection Preventionist Decreases Length of Stay for Suspected Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E127-E128)
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Monitoring Compliance of Infection Prevention Interventions Through the Use of a Patient Centered Dashboard
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E128)
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Process Improvement Investigation Standards for Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E128-E129)
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Reducing Blood Culture Contamination at a Military Medical Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E129-E130)
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The Impact of a Microsoft SharePoint® Portal on the Efficiency and Work Practices of an Infection Prevention and Control Team
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E130-E131)
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The Importance of Reliable and Reproducible Data Collection in the Age of Public Reporting
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E131)
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The Use of ATP Bioluminescence to Assess the Efficacy of Modified Cleaning Programs: A Potential Problem Encountered within the Intensive Care Setting
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E131-E132)
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Transport Workers as Champions in Improvement Process: "The Fanny Pack Project"
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E132-E133)
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VAP Bundle Readiness: A Review of Documented Oral Care Practices in an Intensive Care Unit
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E133)
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Who is Responsible for Cleaning That?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E133-E134)
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Development of A Template for Annual Evaluation, Risk Assessment and Planning: A Large System's Strategy
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E134-E135)
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Laundry Services for Health Care: Compiling Regulatory Mandates, Recommendations, and Best Practices for Infection Prevention
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E135)
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A System Wide Approach to Improving Healthcare Workers Influenza Vaccination Compliance
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E136)
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Analyzing Subcutaneous Needlestick Injuries Using Lean Six Sigma Methodology
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E136-E137)
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Can Education Make a Difference in the Influenza Vaccination Rate?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E137-E138)
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Development and Institution of Uniform Isolation Signs Across a State
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E138)
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Development of a Safety Needle Waiver Process in a Major Medical Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E138-E139)
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Implementation of a Change in Isolation Signage RESULTS: in a 40% Decrease in Clostridium difficile Over a Twelve Month Period of Time
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E139-E140)
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Improving Influenza Vaccination Rates in a Community Medical Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E141)
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Success of Flu Vaccine for Employees: Collaborative Approach to Increasing the Number of HCW Participation in Flu Campaign
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E142-E143)
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The Ergonomics of Retraction: A Comparison of Two Brands of Retractable Syringes
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E143)
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A Neurosurgical Multidisciplinary Infection Prevention Team: Adverse Event Review and Assessment to Reduce Class I Surgical Site Infections (SSI)
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E144)
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A Sign of the Times: Compliance with Isolation Precautions in a Children's Hospital
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E144-E145)
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Implementing a Catheter-Associated Blood Stream Infection Prevention Bundle in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Will it Reduce Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E145-E146)
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Moving from Unit-Based Projects to an Institution-wide Cardiovascular (CV) Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Prevention Initiative: A Bundle Approach
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E146)
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Protecting Children: Parents Attitudes About Influenza Vaccination
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E146-E147)
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Simple and Cost-Effective Strategies to Reduce the Occurrence of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia VAP
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E147-E148)
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Success of a Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Bundle in a Level IIIb Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E148-E149)
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The Power of Collaboration: Learning from Multi-Disciplinary Bedside Analysis for Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLA-BSI's) in a Tertiary Care Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E149)
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A Model for Infection Prevention in Ambulatory Care Facilities
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E150)
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A Multidisciplinary Method to Decrease Surgical Site Infection Rates Utilizing a Back to Basics Approach
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E150-E151)
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Disinfection of Senior/Assisted Living Long-Term Care Facilities for Prevention of Legionnaires' Disease: Efficacy of a Novel Short Course (30-day) Treatment with Copper-silver Ionization
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E151-E152)
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Evaluation of a Hand Hygiene Intervention in K-5 Public Schools
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E152-E153)
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Increasing Post-Discharge Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Surveillance in the Obstetrical/Gynecological (OB/GYN) Population through Collaboration and Improved Communication with Ambulatory Care
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E153-E154)
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Lights, Camera, Action! Development of a New Educational Video for Long-Term Care
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E154)
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Maryland Long Term Care Facility Infection Prevention and Control Resources and Practices: A Five Year Reassessment
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E155)
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Personal Hygiene Education and Training for Elementary Aged Students in a Large Urban School District Setting: They can do it Themselves
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E155-E156)
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Positive Impact of Daily Syndromic Surveillance in Early Detection of Respiratory and Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Long-Term Care
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E156)
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Career Path for the New Infection Preventionist Using the Dreyfus Model of Skills Acquisition
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E156-E157)
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Development of a New Monitoring System for the Evaluation of Hand Hygiene Compliance; Hand Hygiene Activity Recognition Using a Triaxial Accelerometer Network System
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E157-E158)
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Direct Observation in the Operating Room: First Step to Best Practices
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E158-E159)
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Effective Feedback of Hand Hygiene, Isolation Attire and Cleaned Equipment Compliance Data
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E159)
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Essential Roles of the Staff Nurse in Hospital Infection Prevention Programs: A Qualitative Analysis
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E159-E160)
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Infection Prevention & Control: It Takes a Village to Succeed!
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E160)
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Leadership Consciousness for 21st Century Infection Preventionists: From Vision to Action
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E161)
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Old Habits Are Hard to Break
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E161-E162)
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Provider Orders and Nursing Documentation of Contact Precautions for Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs)
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E162-E163)
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Raising the Bar on Hand Hygiene Compliance: A Leadership Lead System-Wide Initiative
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E163)
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The Creation of an Effective, User-Friendly, Cost-Efficient, Near Real-Time Hand Hygiene Compliance Reporting System
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E163-E164)
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A Surveillance System to Monitor the Frequency of Legionella Testing in High-Risk Patients
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E164-E165)
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Acquisition and Infection Caused by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA]: A Year-Long Comparison of Extended Care and Acute Care Medicine Wards in a U.S. Veterans Affairs Medical Center [VAMC]
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E165)
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Admission Screening for Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus in a Pediatric Tertiary Care Facility
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E166)
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Assessing Microbial Contamination in Patient Isolation Rooms by Monitoring Mixed Staphylococci Assemblages with Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) Analysis
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E166-E167)
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Bacteremic Infections: A Year-Long Comparison of Extended Care and Acute Care Medicine Wards in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center [VAMC]
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E168-E169)
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Electronic Surveillance for Central Venous Catheter Bloodstream Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E169-E170)
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Enhanced Detection of Health Events through Biosurveillance in a Joint Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Medical Center
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E170)
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Infection Prevention Collaboration with Enviromental Services: Development of a Monitoring Tool to Improve Surface Disinfection in the Surgical Operating Suite
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E171)
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Pilot Study to Determine Disposition of Mediport Catheters in a Cancer Population
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E172)
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Prospective Surveillance of Surgical Site Infections After Breast Surgery
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E172-E173)
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Risk Factor Analysis of Colonization with Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci and Methicillin-Resistant Staphyococcus aureus Among Patients Admitted to a Medical Intensive Care Unit
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E173-E174)
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Risk Factors for Clostridium difficile Nosocomial Diarrhea
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E174-E175)
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Two Into One Will Not Go? Reporting Surgical Site Infections in Hip Arthroplasty and Hemiarthroplasty of the Hip as Opposed to Hip Prosthesis
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E175)
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ATP Bioluminescence Testing of Hospital Surfaces as a Means to Evaluate Hospital Environmental Cleanliness and Identify Performance Opportunities in Environmental Management
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E175)
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Automated Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Surveillance
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E176)
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Automated Queries Aid in Prompt Notification of Device Related Infections
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E176-E177)
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Developing a Standardized Clinical Template and Reminder for TB Skin Test in a Computerized Patient Record System
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E177)
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Evaluation of the Use of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) in Auditing Patient Room Cleanliness
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E178)
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Social Networking Among Infection Preventionists: Use of a Shared Knowledge Website
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E178-E179)
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Use of New Surveillance Technology Assists a Novice Infection Preventionist to Detect and Desist Environmental/Infection ISSUE: s of Clostridium difficle
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E179)
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Using Multiple Data Sources for Event detection, Monitoring and Situational Awareness in North Carolina
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E180)
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Reduction in Hospital Acquired Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLA-BSI) in a Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Population - A Nine Year Experience
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E181-E182)
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Infection Risk Associated with a Luer-Activated Device LAD
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E182-E183)
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Nosocomial Bloodstream Infections: The Associated Length of Stay and Costs
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E183-E184)
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A Simple Tool to Help Reduce Duration of Indwelling Urinary Catheters
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E184)
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Preventing Mediastinitis: Success with the SCIP Bundle and Evidence Based Best Practices
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E184-E185)
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Staffing and Structure of Infection Prevention and Control Programs in a National Sample of NHSN Hospitals
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E185-E186)
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Using Objective Benchmarking to Improve Environmental Hygiene in a Five Hospital Group
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E186-E187)
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Increasing Healthcare Worker Compliance with Contact Precautions
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E187-E188)
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Policies and Practices for Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms in a National Sample of NHSN Hospitals
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E188-E189)
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A Sensitive Screening Marker for the Identification of Multi-Drug Resistant Gram Negative Bacilli: Using Resistance to Imipenem or Cefepime as a Predictor
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E189)
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The Role of Environmental Services in a Collaborative Infection Prevention Model to Reduce Clostridium difficile in the Greater New York Region
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E189-E190)
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Protection Offered by Filtering Facepiece Particulate Respirators and Surgical Masks: Lessons from Manikin and Human Subject Studies
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E190-E191)
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Drive Through to Kill the Flu - Community Outreach Influenza Vaccination Program
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E191-E192)
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Infection Prevention and Control Competencies for Hospital-Based Healthcare Workers
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E192-E193)
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Needling Employees into Compliance: Improving Healthcare Worker Influenza Vaccination Rates Through the Use of Time Off Awards
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E193-E194)
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The Effect of Changing the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Definition of Laboratory-Confirmed Bloodstream Infection (LCBI)
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E194)
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Surveillance for the Purpose of Discontinuing Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Contact Precautions on an Inpatient Medical Unit: An Exercise in Futility?
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page E195)
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Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Reduction Using Best Practice Bundle
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E195-E196)
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Community Associated Staphylococcus aureus Deaths in Florida: A Pilot Project
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages E196-E197)
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Author Index - 2009 Abstracts
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Pages e198-e204)
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Future APIC Annual Conference Dates and Locations
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page e205)
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Information for Readers
AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
June 2009 (Vol. 37, Issue 5, Page e206)
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