A5028162235- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Microscopic Colitis
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Virginia Commonwealth University
2016-2025
University Health System
2016-2025
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
2023-2024
University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
2024
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
2017-2024
Dynamic Object Language Labs
2024
Ihara Chemical Industry (Japan)
2024
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie
2023
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
2015-2022
University of Maryland, Baltimore
2014-2022
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major risk factor for advanced liver disease. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors fibrosis cirrhosis in primary care centers participating disease management program (DMP) Germany.
OBJECTIVETo investigate the impact of discontinuing contact precautions among patients infected or colonized with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) on rates healthcare-associated infection (HAI).Single-center, quasi-experimental study conducted between 2011 and 2016.METHODSWe employed an interrupted time series design to evaluate 7 horizontal prevention interventions across intensive care units (ICUs) hospital wards at 865-bed urban,...
OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization on intensive care unit (ICU) admission, risk factors for P. colonization, and incidence subsequent clinical culture with among those colonized not colonized. METHODS We conducted a cohort study patients admitted to medical or surgical tertiary hospital. Patients had admission perirectal surveillance cultures performed. Risk analyzed included comorbidities at age, sex, antibiotics received during current...
Abstract Purpose of Review Whole genome sequencing is increasingly used in epidemiologic surveillance healthcare centers, shedding new light on the transmission healthcare-associated infections. As processing times for these technologies shorten, ability to use data targeted infection prevention seemingly attainable and great interest practitioners an era limited resources. Recent Findings Common infections such as C. difficile methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus may be acquired...
Abstract Objective design: In June of 2024, Becton Dickinson experienced a blood culture bottle shortage for their BACTEC system, forcing health systems to reduce usage or risk exhausting supply. Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCUHS) in Richmond, VA decided that it was necessary implement austerity measures preserve the Setting: VCUHS includes main campus as well two affiliate hospitals South Hill, (Community Memorial Hospital (CMH)) and Tappahannock Tappahannock, VA. It...
We compared two Candida auris screening strategies in high-risk patients. The positivity rates for point prevalence survey (PPS) and admission were similar: 3.9% versus 3.4%, respectively, P = 1.00. Approximately 3% of patients are colonized, thus there is a need universal infection prevention approach C. auris.
Abstract Background In the wake of COVID-19, Virginia Department Health (VDH) partnered with Commonwealth University System to produce a comprehensive IPC curriculum address known gaps in education among healthcare providers. A 2021 needs assessment conducted by VDH found for that was more accessible, engaging, and interactive. Core Content Attendee Work Settings Methods tiered developed identified from variety provider types: Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced, targeting respectively...
Healthcare workers routinely self-contaminate even when using personal protective equipment. Observations of donning/ doffing practices on inpatient units along with surveys were used to assess the need for a equipment training program. In contrast low perceived risk, observed behaviors demonstrate significant technique deficits. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2017;38:226-229.
•Improvements to the electronic medical records must occur prior next pandemic.•During pandemics, infection preventionists' should advise staff, not review charts.•Automation can help improve healthcare safety and quality. "Starting now lasting until forever, your health will be determined, a remarkable somewhat disquieting degree, by how well technology works."―Robert Wachter, The Digital Doctor: Hope, Hype, Harm at Dawn of Medicine's Computer Age Despite benefits such as improved patient...
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