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Infection prevention in pediatric anesthesia practice

Author(s): Martin, L. D., Kallile, M., Kanmanthreddy, S., Zerr, D. M.
Added November 2017

Effectiveness of surface coatings containing silver ions in bacterial decontamination in a recovery unit

Author(s): Ortí-Lucas, R. M., Muñoz-Miguel, J.
Added November 2017

Human Factors Analysis of Infection Prevention Practices in the Anesthesia Work Environment

Author(s): Franklin, E., Stein, L.
Added November 2017

Infection Prevention and Control in Pediatric Ambulatory Settings

Author(s): Rathore, M. H., Jackson, M. A., Committee on Infectious Diseases
Added November 2017

Cost-benefit analysis of different air change rates in an operating room environment

Author(s): Gormley, Thomas, Markel, T. A., Jones, H., Greeley, D., Ostojic, John, Clarke, J. H., Abkowitz, M., Wagner, Jennifer
Added September 2017

Infection Control in the Outpatient Setting

Author(s): Markley, J. D., Stevens, M. P., Bearman, G., Munoz-Price, S., Morgan, D., Murthy, R.
Added September 2017

Antimicrobial textiles and infection prevention - Clothes and inanimate environment

Author(s): McQueen, R. H., Ehnes, B. L., Bearman, G., Munoz-Price, S., Morgan, D., Murthy, R.
Added September 2017

Infection control at an urban hospital in Manila, Philippines: a systems engineering assessment of barriers and facilitators

Author(s): Mitchell, K. F., Barker, A. K., Abad, C. L., Safdar, N.
Added September 2017

Outcomes of Clostridium difficile– infected patients managed in a common isolation unit compared with isolation in their bed of diagnosis

Author(s): García-Lecona, D. A., Garza-González, E., Padilla-Orozco, M., Mendoza-Flores, L., Flores-Treviño, S., Mendoza-Olazaran, S., Camacho-Ortiz, A.
Added August 2017

Assessing the functionality of temporary isolation rooms

Author(s): Mitchell, B. G., Williams, A., Wong, Z.
Added August 2017

Hesitation and error: Does product placement in an emergency department influence hand hygiene performance?

Author(s): Stackelroth, J., Sinnott, M., Shaban, R. Z.
Previous research has thoroughly established the important role proper hand hygiene plays in reducing and controlling healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Nonetheless, previous studies also show that poor hand hygiene practices remain common in both public and private hospitals. In order to promote effective hand hygiene habits within healthcare environments, designers focus on ensuring that hand hygiene products are easily available and accessible.
Key Point Summary
Added July 2017

Increasing Patient Safety Through Resilient Design: Using Human Factors Engineering and Environmental Support Mechanisms to Reduce Potentials of Hospital Acquired Infection

Author(s): Platt, L. S., Greene, M.
Added July 2017

Methodology for analyzing environmental quality indicators in a dynamic operating room environment

Author(s): Gormley, T., Markel, T. A., Jones, H. W., Wagner, J., Greeley, D., Clarke, J. H., Abkowitz, M., Ostojic, J.
Operating rooms (ORs) provide space for delicate and complex medical procedures. This is why these spaces are closely monitored for cleanliness and efficiency. HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) are especially important features to optimize in these environments so that rates of surgical site infections may be reduced.
Key Point Summary
Added June 2017

Relationship between Environmental Conditions and Nosocomial Infection Rates in Intensive Care Unit

Author(s): Şimşek, E. M., Grassie, S. S., Emre, C., Gevrek, S. Ç.
Due to the highly vulnerable state of the patients populating intensive care units (ICUs) and the health risks posed to healthcare providers working in ICUs, special attention must be given to the causes and effects of nosocomial infections within these areas.
Key Point Summary
Added June 2017

Reduction of Environmental Contamination With Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria by Copper-Alloy Coating of Surfaces in a Highly Endemic Setting

Author(s): Souli, M., Antoniadou, A., Katsarolis, I., Mavrou, I., Paramythiotou, E., Papadomichelakis, E., Drogari-Apiranthitou, M., Panagea, T., Giamarellou, H., Petrikkos, G., Armaganidis, Apostolos
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are often caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). This is especially problematic in intensive care units (ICUs) due to the vulnerable nature of both patients and staff in these environments.
Key Point Summary
Added June 2017

Reduced nosocomial infection rate in a neonatal intensive care unit during a 4-year surveillance period

Author(s): Chen, Y.-C., Lin, C.-F., Rehn, Y-J. F., Chen, J-C., Chen, P.-Y., Chen, C.-H., Wang, T.-M., Huang, F.-L.
Infants receiving treatment within neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are subject to higher rates of nosocomial infection. This may be due to the immature nature of infant immune systems as well as the nature of modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Key Point Summary
Added June 2017

Pre-post evaluation of effects of a Titanium Dioxide coating on environmental contamination of an Intensive Care Unit: the TITANIC study

Author(s): de Jong, B., Meeder, A. M., Koekkoek, K. W.A.C., Schouten, M. A., Westers, P., van Zanten, A. R.H.
Added April 2017

Comparison of survivability of Staphylococcus aureus and spores of Aspergillus niger on commonly used floor materials

Author(s): Gupta, M., Bisesi, M., Lee, J.
Added March 2017

Are hospital floors an underappreciated reservoir for transmission of health care-associated pathogens?

Author(s): Deshpande, A., Cadnum, J. L., Fertelli, D., Sitzlar, B., Thota, P., Mana, T. S., Jencson, A., Alhmidi, H., Koganti, S., Donskey, C. J.
Added March 2017

The impact of patient room design on airborne hospital-acquired infections

Author(s): Copeland, A., Sharag-Eldin, A.
Added March 2017