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View article: Animal-assisted services in Australia and New Zealand intensive care units: A cross-sectional survey
Animal-assisted services in Australia and New Zealand intensive care units: A cross-sectional survey Open
This study provides preliminary evidence of the prevalence and characteristics of animal-assisted services in Australian and New Zealand ICUs. Variation in the characteristics of animal-assisted services demonstrates a need for identificat…
View article: Expert consensus and recommendations for health care-associated infection surveillance in Queensland, Australia: A modified Delphi study
Expert consensus and recommendations for health care-associated infection surveillance in Queensland, Australia: A modified Delphi study Open
We developed a 13-item minimum dataset with standardized definitions to support consistent, state-wide HAI surveillance and reporting. The dataset supports efficient data aggregation and will inform targeted prevention activities.
View article: Protocol to establish standards for the elements infection prevention and control programs and competencies for infection control professionals in Australian residential aged care homes
Protocol to establish standards for the elements infection prevention and control programs and competencies for infection control professionals in Australian residential aged care homes Open
The COVID-19 pandemic elucidated the importance of infection prevention and control (IPC) in residential aged care homes (RACHs), both on the health and wellbeing of its residents, and the staff and clinicians who care for them. While cons…
View article: Protocol to establish standards for the elements of infection prevention and control programs and practice and competency standards for infection control professionals in Australian hospitals.
Protocol to establish standards for the elements of infection prevention and control programs and practice and competency standards for infection control professionals in Australian hospitals. Open
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are the most frequent hospital-acquired complication, resulting in significant mortality, disability, and system-level costs in Australian hospitals. Many HAIs can be prevented with appropriate infect…
View article: The next generation – the use of whole genome sequencing in outbreak management and HAI
The next generation – the use of whole genome sequencing in outbreak management and HAI Open
View article: Fatal Respiratory Diphtheria Caused by ß-Lactam–Resistant <i>Corynebacterium diphtheriae</i>
Fatal Respiratory Diphtheria Caused by ß-Lactam–Resistant <i>Corynebacterium diphtheriae</i> Open
Background Diphtheria is a potentially fatal respiratory disease caused by toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Although resistance to erythromycin has been recognized, β-lactam resistance in toxigenic diphtheria has not been described. …
View article: Intensive infection control responses and whole genome sequencing to interrupt and resolve widespread transmission of OXA-181 <i>Escherichia coli</i> in a hospital setting
Intensive infection control responses and whole genome sequencing to interrupt and resolve widespread transmission of OXA-181 <i>Escherichia coli</i> in a hospital setting Open
Background OXA-48-like carbapenemases have become increasingly prevalent in healthcare settings worldwide. Their low-level activity against carbapenems makes them difficult to identify, causing problems for infection control. Here we prese…
View article: M. chimaera – The challenges for infection prevention and control
M. chimaera – The challenges for infection prevention and control Open
View article: Identifying and integrating patient and caregiver perspectives for clinical practice guidelines on the screening and management of infectious microorganisms in hemodialysis units
Identifying and integrating patient and caregiver perspectives for clinical practice guidelines on the screening and management of infectious microorganisms in hemodialysis units Open
Introduction: The integration of patient and caregiver input into guideline development can help to ensure that clinical care addresses patient expectations, priorities, and needs. We aimed to identify topics and outcomes salient to patien…