Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae dispersal from sinks is linked to drain position and drainage rates in a laboratory model system
2019
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 102
Pages 63-69
Author(s): Aranega-Bou, P., George, R. P., Verlander, N. Q., Paton, S., Bennett, A., Moore, G., Aiken, Z., Akinremi, O., Ali, A., Cawthorne, J., Cleary, P., Crook, D. W., Decraene, V., Dodgson, A., Doumith, M., Ellington, M., Eyre, D. W., George, R. P., Grimshaw, J., Guiver, M., Hill, R., Hopkins, K., Jones, R., Lenney, C., Mathers, A. J., McEwan, A., Moore, G., Neilson, M., Neilson, S., Peto, T. E. A., Phan, H. T. T., Regan, M., Seale, A. C., Stoesser, N., Turner-Gardner, J., Watts, V., Walker, J., Sarah Walker, A., Wyllie, D., Welfare, W., Woodford, N.
Added February 2020
Water as a source for colonization and infection with multidrug-resistant pathogens: Focus on sinks
2018
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 39
Pages 1463-1466
Author(s): Lewis, S. S., Smith, B. A., Sickbert-Bennett, E. E., Weber, D. J.
Added February 2020
The effect of Copper-Oxide treated soft and hard surfaces on the incidence of Healthcare Associated Infections: A two-phase study
2020
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 105
Pages 265-271
Author(s): Marik, P. E., Shankaran, S., King, L.
Added February 2020
Assessment of the performance of airflow in an operating rooms using ceiling supply and sidewall inlet systems
2019
Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 42
Pages 41
Author(s): Baracat, T. M., da Silva, C. A., Lofrano, F. C., Kurokawa, F. A.
Added February 2020
Airflow patterns through a sliding door during opening and foot traffic in operating rooms
2016
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Villafruela, J. M., San José, J. F., Castro, F., Zarzuelo, A.
Operating rooms (ORs) often have higher air pressure than nearby rooms to prevent potentially contaminated air from entering the OR and causing infection. Opening the door during an operation may cause a change in pressure; further change in pressure may occur if a person moves through the door.
Added February 2020
A decision-making algorithm for rearchitecting of healthcare facilities to minimize nosocomial infections risks
2020
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 1-21
Author(s): Parsia, Y., Sorooshian, S.
Added February 2020
Particle control reduces fine and ultrafine particles greater than HEPA filtration in live operating rooms and kills biologic warfare surrogate
2020
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Author(s): Ereth, M. H., Hess, D. H., Driscoll, A., Hernandez, M., Stamatatos, F.
Modern buildings tend to feature more insulation and tighter building envelopes, which can increase concentrations of indoor pathogens, particles, and pollutants. This can lead to higher rates of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), making the control of indoor air quality critically important.
Added January 2020
Hospital indoor air quality in respect to transmission of infection
Author(s): Sen, P. K., Sen, P., Sharma, A., Goyal, R., Mittal, R.
Added January 2020
Faucet aerators as a reservoir for Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: a healthcare-associated infection outbreak in a neurosurgical intensive care unit
2019
Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 8
Pages 205
Author(s): Lv, Y., Xiang, Q., Jin, Y. Z., Fang, Y., Wu, Y. J., Zeng, B., Yu, H., Cai, H. M., Wei, Q. D., Wang, C., Chen, J., Wang, H.
Added January 2020
Use of an automated hand hygiene compliance system by emergency room nurses and technicians is associated with decreased employee absenteeism
2020
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 48
Pages 575-577
Author(s): Strauch, J., Braun, T. M., Short, H.
The relationship between hand hygiene intervention and absenteeism has been studied in other contexts besides healthcare. Researchers examined how improving hand hygiene practices among emergency room (ER) nurses and technicians affected their absenteeism and overtime hours worked by substitute staff.
Added December 2019
Detection of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA/MSSA) in surfaces of dental medicine equipment
2020
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 27
Pages 1003-1008
Author(s): Gonçalves, E., Carvalhal, R., Mesquita, R., Azevedo, J., João Coelho, Maria, Magalhães, R., Pia Ferraz, M., Conceição Manso, M., Gavinha, S., Pina, C., Lopes Cardoso, I.
Added December 2019
Specific antibacterial activity of copper alloy touch surfaces in five long-term care facilities for older adults
2020
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 104
Pages 283-292
Author(s): Colin, M., Charpentier, E., Klingelschmitt, F., Bontemps, C., De Champs, C., Reffuveille, F., Gangloff, S. C.
Added December 2019
Surface sampling within a pediatric ward—how multiple factors affect cleaning efficacy
2020
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 48
Pages 740-745
Author(s): Rawlinson, S., Cloutman-Green, E., Asadi, F., Ciric, L.
Added December 2019
Evaluation of a new sink design incorporating ozonated water
2020
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 104
Pages 497-502
Author(s): Cooper, J., Himaras, Y., Wong, T., Bryce, E.
Added December 2019
Engineering control of respiratory infection and low-energy design of healthcare facilities
2015
Science and Technology for the Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 21
Pages 25-34
Author(s): Li, Y., Tang, J., Noakes, C., Hodgson, M. J.
Added December 2019
The role of antimicrobial surfaces in hospitals to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
2020
Decontamination in Hospitals and Healthcare
Book Section
Author(s): Schmidt, M. G., Walker, J.
Added December 2019
Impact of sink location on hand hygiene compliance for Clostridium difficile infection
2015
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 43
Pages 387-389
Author(s): Zellmer, C., Blakney, R., Van Hoof, S., Safdar, N.
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a common health complication arising within medical environments that can place noticeable strain on healthcare systems. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has provided hand hygiene guidelines for mitigating these infections following contact during an outbreak situation; however, various barriers may prevent compliance with these hand hygiene guidelines.
Added November 2019
Environmental contamination by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: The effects of room type and cleaning methods
2020
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 41
Pages 166-171
Author(s): Lerner, A. O., Abu-Hanna, J., Carmeli, Y., Schechner, V.
Added November 2019
Work systems analysis of sterile processing: Decontamination
2019
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Author(s): Alfred, M., Catchpole, K., Huffer, E., Fredendall, L., Taaffe, K. M.
Added November 2019
Self-disinfecting copper beds sustain terminal cleaning and disinfection (TC&D) effects throughout patient care
2019
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 86
Pages e01886-19
Author(s): Schmidt, M. G., Attaway, H. H., Fairey, S. E., Howard, J., Mohr, D., Craig, S.
Added November 2019
