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View article: P-361. Outcome of Candida auris Point Prevalence Survey in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southeast Michigan
P-361. Outcome of Candida auris Point Prevalence Survey in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southeast Michigan Open
Background C. auris, an emerging multi-drug resistant organism associated with nosocomial outbreaks, is becoming more prevalent in Southeast Michigan due to interfacility healthcare transfer. The CDC recommends contact isolation and screen…
View article: P-389. Review of Post Cesarian Section Surgical Site Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital
P-389. Review of Post Cesarian Section Surgical Site Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common complications following cesarean section (CSEC), variably ranging from 3% to 18%, and adds a significant burden to the healthcare system. Given its substantial implications…
View article: Hospital-Onset Clostridioides difficile infection in chronic kidney disease patients
Hospital-Onset Clostridioides difficile infection in chronic kidney disease patients Open
Introduction: Hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infection (HO-CDI), reported as laboratory-identified (LabID) event, is common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially those with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and i…
View article: Urinary catheter alleviation navigator protocol (UCANP): Update to the hospital-wide implementation at a single tertiary health care center
Urinary catheter alleviation navigator protocol (UCANP): Update to the hospital-wide implementation at a single tertiary health care center Open
Our protocol significantly reduced IUC utilization and SUR after hospital-wide implementation. UCANP is a safe and effective strategy that can potentially decrease unnecessary IUCs in patients with transient urinary retention.
View article: Use of whole genomic sequencing to detect New Delhi metallo-B-lactamase (NDM)-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> outbreak associated with endoscopic procedures
Use of whole genomic sequencing to detect New Delhi metallo-B-lactamase (NDM)-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> outbreak associated with endoscopic procedures Open
Background: Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) has emerged as an alternative genotyping tool for outbreak investigations in the healthcare setting. We describe the investigation and control of a New Delhi metallo-B-lactamase (NDM)-producing Esc…
View article: Using interprofessional collaboration to reduce reported rates of central-line–associated bloodstream infection in an intensive care setting
Using interprofessional collaboration to reduce reported rates of central-line–associated bloodstream infection in an intensive care setting Open
Using a multicomponent approach that included blood-culture stewardship, evaluation for secondary sources of bloodstream infection, improved documentation, and prompt central-line removal, an interprofessional team improved patient care an…
View article: 670. Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients with Healthcare Facility-Onset <i>Clostridiodes difficile</i> Infections
670. Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients with Healthcare Facility-Onset <i>Clostridiodes difficile</i> Infections Open
Background Healthcare facility-onset (HCFO) Clostridiodes difficile infection (CDI) is the most common hospital-acquired infection. Although risk factors associated with CDI have been described, characterization and outcome of HFCO-CDI are…
View article: Role of diagnostic stewardship in reducing healthcare facility-onset <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> infections
Role of diagnostic stewardship in reducing healthcare facility-onset <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> infections Open
Background: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the most common healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in the United States. Healthcare facility-onset (HO) CDI reporting is a laboratory-identified (LabID) event and does not rely on …
View article: 2098. Reduction of Central-Line-associated Bloodstream Infection Rates: Impact of Minimizing Blood Cultures from Central Lines
2098. Reduction of Central-Line-associated Bloodstream Infection Rates: Impact of Minimizing Blood Cultures from Central Lines Open
BACKGROUND: CLABSI surveillance at our institution indicated that a significant proportion of CLABSI had a positive blood culture drawn from central line (CL-BC) with corresponding negative BC done by venipuncture (VP-BC), suggesting possi…
View article: ICE volume 37 issue 8 Cover and Front matter
ICE volume 37 issue 8 Cover and Front matter Open
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