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View article: A five-year quasi-experimental study to evaluate the impact of empiric antibiotic order sets on antibiotic use metrics among hospitalized adult patients
A five-year quasi-experimental study to evaluate the impact of empiric antibiotic order sets on antibiotic use metrics among hospitalized adult patients Open
Objective: Evaluation of adult antibiotic order sets (AOSs) on antibiotic stewardship metrics has been limited. The primary outcome was to evaluate the standardized antimicrobial administration ratio (SAAR). Secondary outcomes included ant…
View article: Healthcare staff perceptions of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system within a large university system
Healthcare staff perceptions of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system within a large university system Open
Objective: The acceptability of an electronic HH monitoring system (EHHMS) was evaluated among hospital staff members. Design: An electronic HH monitoring system was implemented in June 2020 at a large, academic medical center. An interdis…
View article: Sources of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure among healthcare personnel (HCP) in a large tertiary-care medical center
Sources of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure among healthcare personnel (HCP) in a large tertiary-care medical center Open
Objectives: To describe the burden and sources of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among healthcare personnel (HCP), such as occupational role, work setting, vaccination status, and patient contact betwee…
View article: 1972. Sources of COVID-19 Exposure Among Health Care Personnel in a Large Tertiary Care Medical Center.
1972. Sources of COVID-19 Exposure Among Health Care Personnel in a Large Tertiary Care Medical Center. Open
Background Introduction: Health care personnel (HCP) are at increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 exposure. However, the exposure sources among HCP are poorly understood. Methods Design: We conducted active surveillance for all employed HCP newly …
View article: Electronic hand hygiene monitoring systems: Perceptions and behaviors
Electronic hand hygiene monitoring systems: Perceptions and behaviors Open
Background: Electronic hand hygiene monitoring systems (EHHMSs) are being increasingly utilized to improve hand hygiene outcomes. Following the implementation of an EHHMS at a large, academic medical center, an interdisciplinary team devel…
View article: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) Reduction: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) Reduction: A Multidisciplinary Approach Open
Background: CAUTIs remain one of the most common hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) accounting for prolonged hospital stay and increased healthcare costs. According to the NHSN, the standardized infection ratio (SIR) at our institution wa…
View article: Biosafety at Home: How to Translate Biomedical Laboratory Safety Precautions for Everyday Use in the Context of COVID-19
Biosafety at Home: How to Translate Biomedical Laboratory Safety Precautions for Everyday Use in the Context of COVID-19 Open
Population adoption of social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic is at times deficient, increasing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Healthcare workers and those living in areas of intense transmission may benefit from imp…