Rebecca L. Pierce
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View article: P-374. Bacterial Outbreak Investigations Associated with Drug Diversion by U.S. Healthcare Personnel, 1990-2023
P-374. Bacterial Outbreak Investigations Associated with Drug Diversion by U.S. Healthcare Personnel, 1990-2023 Open
Background Diversion of injectable medications by healthcare personnel (HCP) is widely recognized as a source of bloodborne pathogen transmission. Drug diversion can also cause bloodstream infections (BSIs) but may not be identified as a t…
View article: Oregon Project Firstline: A needs assessment of healthcare personnel infection prevention knowledge and training preferences
Oregon Project Firstline: A needs assessment of healthcare personnel infection prevention knowledge and training preferences Open
Background: Infection prevention and control (IPC) competency is critical for healthcare personnel (HCP) and patient safety. In collaboration with the CDC new national IPC training collaborative called Project Firstline, the Oregon Health …
View article: Characteristics of healthcare personnel who reported concerns related to PPE use during care of COVID-19 patients
Characteristics of healthcare personnel who reported concerns related to PPE use during care of COVID-19 patients Open
Background: Healthcare facilities have experienced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including limited personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies. Healthcare personnel (HCP) rely on PPE, vaccines, and other infection control …
View article: An Online Assessment Strategy to Improve Student Engagement, Performance, and Retention: Certification-based Retesting
An Online Assessment Strategy to Improve Student Engagement, Performance, and Retention: Certification-based Retesting Open
Many courses still utilize a traditional one chance testing model to assess student understanding. If the purpose of assessment is to reflect the mastery a student has in a course, then there is benefit for students to have multiple opport…
View article: A Retrospective Analysis of Owner-reported Reasons for Canine Illness and Injury Visits in Veterinary General Practice: A List of the Top 50% of Complaints
A Retrospective Analysis of Owner-reported Reasons for Canine Illness and Injury Visits in Veterinary General Practice: A List of the Top 50% of Complaints Open
Background Veterinarians are required to use critical thinking and communication skills to proficiently guide a client through available options for disease treatment or management. While multiple viable approaches exist for treating commo…
View article: Analyzing Four-Year Public University and Two-Year College Graduation Rates
Analyzing Four-Year Public University and Two-Year College Graduation Rates Open
This paper examines the graduation rates between 2000 and 2015 of United States colleges and universities at the national, state, and institutional levels. This research focuses on two-year and four-year programs. Rates are investigated lo…
View article: Identifying Statistical Concepts Associated with High and Low Levels of Self-Efficacy to Teach Statistics in Middle Grades
Identifying Statistical Concepts Associated with High and Low Levels of Self-Efficacy to Teach Statistics in Middle Grades Open
Previous mathematics and science education research indicates that knowledge and beliefs, including teaching efficacy, affect teachers' actions and effectiveness in a classroom. Our middle grades and high school Self-Efficacy to Teach Stat…