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View article: Postoperative outcomes after receipt of ertapenem antimicrobial prophylaxis for colon surgery: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
Postoperative outcomes after receipt of ertapenem antimicrobial prophylaxis for colon surgery: a multicenter retrospective cohort study Open
Objective: To evaluate postoperative outcomes among patients undergoing colon surgery who receive perioperative prophylaxis with ertapenem compared to other antibiotic regimens. Design and setting: Multicenter retrospective cohort study am…
View article: Genomic Epidemiology of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 in a County Jail
Genomic Epidemiology of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 in a County Jail Open
Background In the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, correctional facilities are potential hotspots for transmission. We examined the genomic epidemiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) early in …
View article: Impact of measurement and feedback on chlorhexidine gluconate bathing among intensive care unit patients: A multicenter study
Impact of measurement and feedback on chlorhexidine gluconate bathing among intensive care unit patients: A multicenter study Open
Objective: To assess whether measurement and feedback of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) skin concentrations can improve CHG bathing practice across multiple intensive care units (ICUs). Design: A before-and-after quality improvement study m…
View article: ICE volume 44 issue 9 Cover and Front matter
ICE volume 44 issue 9 Cover and Front matter Open
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View article: Author response: Quantifying healthcare-acquired coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients: A closer look
Author response: Quantifying healthcare-acquired coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients: A closer look Open
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View article: COVID-19 symptom relationship to antibody response and ACE2 neutralization in recovered health systems employees before and after mRNA BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 symptom relationship to antibody response and ACE2 neutralization in recovered health systems employees before and after mRNA BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine Open
Background The humoral response to SARS-CoV-2 can provide immunity and prevent reinfection. However, less is known about how the diversity, magnitude, and length of the antibody response after a primary infection is associated with symptom…
View article: Hospital-acquired coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among patients of two acute-care hospitals: Implications for surveillance
Hospital-acquired coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among patients of two acute-care hospitals: Implications for surveillance Open
Objectives: We quantified hospital-acquired coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during the early phases of the pandemic, and we evaluated solely temporal determinations of hospital acquisition. Design: Retrospective observational study dur…
View article: Stopping Hospital Infections With Environmental Services (SHINE): A Cluster-randomized Trial of Intensive Monitoring Methods for Terminal Room Cleaning on Rates of Multidrug-resistant Organisms in the Intensive Care Unit
Stopping Hospital Infections With Environmental Services (SHINE): A Cluster-randomized Trial of Intensive Monitoring Methods for Terminal Room Cleaning on Rates of Multidrug-resistant Organisms in the Intensive Care Unit Open
Background Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) frequently contaminate hospital environments. We performed a multicenter, cluster-randomized, crossover trial of 2 methods for monitoring of terminal cleaning effectiveness. Methods Six inte…
View article: 399. Epidemiology of Laboratory-identified Late-onset SARS-CoV-2 Positivity in Two Large, Urban, Acute-Care Hospitals: Implications for Surveillance of Hospital-Acquired COVID-19
399. Epidemiology of Laboratory-identified Late-onset SARS-CoV-2 Positivity in Two Large, Urban, Acute-Care Hospitals: Implications for Surveillance of Hospital-Acquired COVID-19 Open
Background Laboratory identification (Lab-ID) of late-onset SARS-CoV-2 positive tests during a hospital stay is a potential public health surveillance approach for hospital-acquired COVID-19. However, prolonged RNA fragment shedding and in…
View article: 3. Stopping Hospital Infections with Environmental Services (SHINE): A Cluster-Randomized Trial of Intensive Monitoring Methods for Terminal Room Cleaning on Rates of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
3. Stopping Hospital Infections with Environmental Services (SHINE): A Cluster-Randomized Trial of Intensive Monitoring Methods for Terminal Room Cleaning on Rates of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Open
Background MDROs frequently contaminate hospital environments. We performed a multicenter cluster-randomized, crossover trial of two methods for intensive monitoring of terminal cleaning effectiveness at reducing infection and colonization…
View article: Identification of Presymptomatic and Asymptomatic Cases Using Cohort-Based Testing Approaches at a Large Correctional Facility—Chicago, Illinois, USA, May 2020
Identification of Presymptomatic and Asymptomatic Cases Using Cohort-Based Testing Approaches at a Large Correctional Facility—Chicago, Illinois, USA, May 2020 Open
Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Correctional and detention facilities are at high risk of experiencing outbreaks. We aimed to evaluate cohort-based testing am…
View article: Network Characteristics and Visualization of COVID-19 Outbreak in a Large Detention Facility in the United States — Cook County, Illinois, 2020
Network Characteristics and Visualization of COVID-19 Outbreak in a Large Detention Facility in the United States — Cook County, Illinois, 2020 Open
Correctional and detention facilities have been disproportionately affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) because of shared space and movement of staff members and detained persons within facilities (1,2). During March 1-April 30,…
View article: Outbreak of COVID-19 and Interventions in One of the Largest Jails in the United States — Cook County, IL, 2020
Outbreak of COVID-19 and Interventions in One of the Largest Jails in the United States — Cook County, IL, 2020 Open
Background Correctional and detention facilities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 due to shared space, contact between staff and detained persons, and movement within facilities of detained persons, many with pre-existing medica…
View article: 572. Relationship Between Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Skin Concentrations and Microbial Skin Colonization among Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Patients
572. Relationship Between Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Skin Concentrations and Microbial Skin Colonization among Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Patients Open
Background CHG bathing is used to suppress patients’ microbial skin colonization, in order to prevent infections and transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms. Prior work has suggested that microbial growth is inhibited when CHG skin c…
View article: 895. Impact of Measurement and Results Feedback of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Skin Concentrations in Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Patients Receiving CHG Bathing
895. Impact of Measurement and Results Feedback of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Skin Concentrations in Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Patients Receiving CHG Bathing Open
Background Higher CHG skin levels may be needed to adequately control infection and transmission of pathogens in the ICU. We assessed whether measurement and feedback of patient CHG skin concentrations could improve CHG bathing quality and…