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View article: The efficacy of a filtered handheld far-ultraviolet disinfection device for decontamination of high-touch surfaces in healthcare settings: a genomic bacterial analysis
The efficacy of a filtered handheld far-ultraviolet disinfection device for decontamination of high-touch surfaces in healthcare settings: a genomic bacterial analysis Open
Background and objectives: Enhanced environmental disinfection is linked to reduced hospital-acquired infection rates. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an emerging disinfection technology, a filtered far-UV-C handheld (F…
View article: Rapid whole genome characterization of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens using long-read sequencing to identify potential healthcare transmission
Rapid whole genome characterization of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens using long-read sequencing to identify potential healthcare transmission Open
Objective: Whole genome sequencing (WGS) can help identify transmission of pathogens causing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). However, the current gold standard of short-read, Illumina-based WGS is labor and time intensive. Given r…
View article: Rapid Whole Genome Characterization of High-Risk Pathogens Using Long-Read Sequencing to Identify Potential Healthcare Transmission
Rapid Whole Genome Characterization of High-Risk Pathogens Using Long-Read Sequencing to Identify Potential Healthcare Transmission Open
Objective Routine use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) has been shown to help identify transmission of pathogens causing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). However, the current gold standard of short-read, Illumina-based WGS is labor…
View article: Filtered handheld far-ultraviolet disinfection device in reducing environmental pathogens from high-touch clinical surfaces
Filtered handheld far-ultraviolet disinfection device in reducing environmental pathogens from high-touch clinical surfaces Open
Background: Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) continue to be a major challenge. In fact, an increased risk of HAIs has been linked to high-touch surfaces contaminated with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), and enhanced environment…
View article: Improving Data Quality from a Hematology Unit Hand Hygiene Observation Program
Improving Data Quality from a Hematology Unit Hand Hygiene Observation Program Open
Background: For United States healthcare programs to be fully compliant with Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) #7, organizations must implement and maintain a hand hygiene (HH) program that follows either the current Cen…
View article: Rapid Genomic Characterization of High-Risk, Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens Using Long-Read Sequencing to Identify Nosocomial
Rapid Genomic Characterization of High-Risk, Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens Using Long-Read Sequencing to Identify Nosocomial Open
Background: Current epidemiological methods have limitations in identifying transmission of bacteria causing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Recent whole genome sequencing (WGS) studies found that genetically related strains can c…
View article: Automated Discontinuation of Isolation Precautions with the Use of Electronic Health Record Tools
Automated Discontinuation of Isolation Precautions with the Use of Electronic Health Record Tools Open
Background: At a comprehensive cancer center, hundreds of patients are screened daily for infections requiring the implementation of isolation precautions. Discontinuation of precautions is determined by negative testing, resolution of inf…
View article: Implementation of an Automated Antibiotic Time-out at a Comprehensive Cancer Center
Implementation of an Automated Antibiotic Time-out at a Comprehensive Cancer Center Open
Background Antimicrobial stewardship programs can optimize antimicrobial use and have been federally mandated in all hospitals. However, best stewardship practices in immunocompromised patients with cancer are not well established. Methods…
View article: 1914. Characteristics of Hospital Onset SARS Cov-2 Infections Before and After the Emergence of The Highly Transmissible Variant B.1.1.529 In a Comprehensive Cancer Center
1914. Characteristics of Hospital Onset SARS Cov-2 Infections Before and After the Emergence of The Highly Transmissible Variant B.1.1.529 In a Comprehensive Cancer Center Open
Background SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant was first identified in November 2021 in South Africa and was notable for its increased transmissibility and rapid spread worldwide. In the United States, this variant led to a surge in COV…
View article: 1209. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Hospital-Acquired Infections at a Comprehensive Cancer Center
1209. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Hospital-Acquired Infections at a Comprehensive Cancer Center Open
Background Robust infection control (IC) measures were deployed across healthcare institutions at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in increased use of personal protective equipment (PPE), enhanced contact precautions, and emph…
View article: ICE volume 42 issue 7 Cover and Front matter
ICE volume 42 issue 7 Cover and Front matter Open
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View article: Surveillance and identification of clusters of healthcare workers with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Multidimensional interventions at a comprehensive cancer center
Surveillance and identification of clusters of healthcare workers with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Multidimensional interventions at a comprehensive cancer center Open
Background: Cases of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were first reported in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. In this report, we describe 3 clusters of COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers (HCWs), not associated with patien…
View article: Diagnosis of Yersinia enterocolitica Infection in Cancer Patients With Diarrhea in the Era of Molecular Diagnostics for Gastrointestinal Infections
Diagnosis of Yersinia enterocolitica Infection in Cancer Patients With Diarrhea in the Era of Molecular Diagnostics for Gastrointestinal Infections Open
Since implementing use of the GIMP, we observed an increase in Y. enterocolitica cases, possibly related to increasing number of patients with cancer at our institution who are receiving intensive immunosuppression, increased testing due t…
View article: Artificial Differences in <i>Clostridium difficile</i> Infection Rates Associated with Disparity in Testing
Artificial Differences in <i>Clostridium difficile</i> Infection Rates Associated with Disparity in Testing Open
In 2015, Clostridium difficile testing rates among 30 US community, multispecialty, and cancer hospitals were 14.0, 16.3, and 33.9/1,000 patient-days, respectively. Pooled hospital onset rates were 0.56, 0.84, and 1.57/1,000 patient-days, …