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181. Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2021 - Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections • Cephalexin, cefadroxil, amoxicillin/ clavulanate … • Physical therapy • Compression stockings • Lotion Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections … consistent with of goals of care; otherwise treat for ~7 days Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

182. Gap Analysis for MRSA Prevention (Unit-Level) (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 -  Yes, Infection Prevention personnel measure adherence. …  Yes, Infection Prevention personnel measure adherence. …  Yes, Infection Prevention personnel measure adherence. …  Yes, Infection Prevention personnel measure adherence. …  Yes, Infection Prevention personnel measure adherence.

183. Hospital-Level Gap Analysis for MRSA and SSI Prevention (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2025 - To whom does the Infection Prevention program report? …  Yes, Infection Control Committee member  Yes, provides adequate funding for Infection Prevention …  Yes, provides funding for Infection Prevention member training  Yes, promotes Infection Prevention … Infection Prevention: Off Yes provides funding for Infection Prevention member training: Off Yes promotes … Infection Prevention messages via newsletters screen savers etc: Off Yes provides back up to the Infection

184. Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Clinician Summary of USPSTF Recommendation (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2020 - Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Clinician Summary of USPSTF Recommendation … Clinician Summary of USPSTF Recommendation Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescents … who were vaccinated before being screened for HBV infection. … Important risk groups for HBV infection with a prevalence of ≥2% that should be screened include: • … virus infection in adolescents and adults, and HIV infection.

185. Nursing Home Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     January 01, 2022 - Home Infection Preventionist Training Course This module discusses infection prevention and antibiotic … describes the role of an infection preventionist, who serves as the lead of a infection prevention and … Program—The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course This module describes how infection … how to implement a system for infection surveillance to identify infections and prevent the spread of … the spread of pathogens, including those that are resistant to antibiotics, and reduces the risk of infections

186. Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     December 15, 2020 - South America, of- ten become infected at birth and account for up to 95% of newly re- ported chronic infections … of South America, often become infected at birth and account for up to 95% of newly reported chronic infections … in higher-prevalence clinical settings but missed about two-thirds of HBV infections in German primary … Prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis D virus infections in the United States, 2011-2016. … Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S.

187. APPENDIX A. Clinical Coding Criteria to Identify Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)-Related Inpatient Stays (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2021 - Clinical Coding Criteria to Identify Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)-Related Inpatient Stays … Clinical Coding Criteria to Identify Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)-Related Inpatient Stays … and Utilization Project Hospital Differences in Adult Inpatient Stays with Healthcare-Associated Infections … The ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes used to identify healthcare associated infection (HAI)-related inpatient … Differences in Adult Inpatient Stays with Healthcare-Associated Infections, 2019 and 2021

188. Recommendation: Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     July 23, 2019 - are chronic infections from exposure occurring in infancy or childhood. … are chronic infections from exposure occurring in infancy or childhood. … progress to chronic disease in 80% to 90% of infected infants, 30% of acute infections progress before … age 6 years, and less than 1% to 12% of acute infections progress in older children or adults. … Estimated annual perinatal hepatitis B virus infections in the United States, 2000-2009.

189. Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women: US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     October 11, 2019 - are chronic infections from exposure occurring in infancy or childhood. … are chronic infections from expo- sure occurring in infancy or childhood. … progress to chronic disease in 80% to 90% of infected infants, 30% of acute infections progress before … age 6 years, and less than 1% to 12% of acute infections progress in older children or adults. … Estimated annual perinatal hepatitis B virus infections in the United States, 2000-2009.

190. Research Review Title: Infection Prevention and Control for the Emergency Medical Services and 911 Workforce (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ems-911-workforce-disposition-comments.pdf
     November 01, 2022 - The vast majority (29/30) of provider-level infections that occurred during the study period were deemed … and exposure investigation practices (Murphy et al, 2020) in preventing COVID-19 infections, in that … Additionally, the current messaging suggests the futility of PPE, yet only 3% of infections (one of … We also acknowledged that it was challenging to determine whether COVID-19 infections in EMS providers … also acknowledged that it was challenging to determine from the published studies whether COVID-19 infections

191. The preventive surgical site infection bundle in colorectal surgery: an effective approach to surgical site infection reduction and health care cost savings. | PSNet
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     November 16, 2022 - site infection reduction and health care cost savings. … Surgical site infections are a major contributor to the overall burden of health care–associated infections … In this study, implementation of a formal bundle for preventing surgical site infections resulted in … a significant decrease in both superficial infections and postoperative sepsis. … site infection reduction and health care cost savings.

192. Patient engagement with surgical site infection prevention: an expert panel perspective. | PSNet
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     June 03, 2020 - After Carpal Tunnel Surgery August 28, 2024 Preventing surgical site infections … July 19, 2023 Preventing surgical site infections: are safety climate level and its strength … Implementation of a comprehensive unit-based safety program to reduce surgical site infections … Site Infection Guidelines, 2016 Update. … See More About The Topic Operating Room Health Care Providers Surgery Surgical Site Infections

193. Recommendation: Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     March 02, 2020 - hepatitis B virus infection in adults, and HIV infection. … Of these persons who test positive for the anti-HCV antibody, approximately 2.4 million have current infections … is approximately 1.0% (2013 to 2016). 6 An estimated 44,700 new HCV infections occurred in the US in … Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection. Systematic Evidence Review No. 24. … Screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adults: U.S.

194. Nursing Home Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     January 01, 2022 - Incorporating Infection Prevention and Control into an Emergency Preparedness Plan Nursing home leaders … Incorporating Infection Prevention and Control into an Emergency Preparedness Plan Nursing home leaders … can use this tool to assess infection prevention and control (IPC) practices in nursing homes with an … Infection Preventionist Specialized Training The American Health Care Association ​Infection Preventionist … Inter-Facility Infection Control Transfer Form ​This example inter-facility infection control patient

195. Recommendation: Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/hepatitis-b-virus-infection-screening
     December 15, 2020 - of South America, often become infected at birth and account for up to 95% of newly reported chronic infections … in higher-prevalence clinical settings but missed about two-thirds of HBV infections in German primary … also recommends screening persons with multiple sexual partners or a history of sexually transmitted infections … Prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis D virus infections in the United States, 2011-2016. … Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S.

196. Screening for HIV Infection: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     March 29, 2019 - Nearly 22 000 perinatal infections were prevented between 1994 and 2010 because of screening and preven … Interventions other than ART include prophylaxis for opportunistic infections when clinically indicated … Interventions other than ART include prophylaxis for opportunistic infections when clinically indicated … HIV incidence, prevalence, and undiagnosed infections in U.S. men who have sex with men. … Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S.

197. 035-Importance-Mrsa-Prevention-Notes (doc file)
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     October 01, 2024 - bloodstream infections (CLABSI), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and surgical site infections … 60 percent of S. aureus infections in non-ICUs. … Slide 18 MRSA Colonization and Infection SAY: Although both colonization and infection involve the … transmission and prevent infections. … It is crucial to take steps to prevent MRSA infections.

198. Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Clinician Summary of USPSTF Recommendation (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2020 - Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Clinician Summary of USPSTF Recommendation … Clinician Summary of USPSTF Recommendation Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection … B Grade For adults aged 18 to 79 years: Screen adults for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. … The USPSTF has made recommendations on screening for hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant persons, … hepatitis B virus infection in adults, and HIV infection.

199. Infection Prevention Compendium For Long-Term Care Facilities. | PSNet
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     November 08, 2017 - Tools/Toolkit Infection Prevention Compendium For Long-Term Care Facilities. … Citation Text: Infection Prevention Compendium For Long-Term Care Facilities. … Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) challenge safety in long-term care . … July 15, 2020 The preventable proportion of healthcare-associated infections 2005-2016 … Facility and Group Administrators Quality and Safety Professionals Geriatrics Nosocomial Infections

200. Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. | PSNet
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     November 06, 2013 - Multi-use Website Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology … Citation Text: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. 1400 Crystal Drive … Web site offers news articles, event listings, and information on minimizing health care-associated infections … Cite Citation Citation Text: Association for Professionals in Infection … January 13, 2021 Barriers and facilitators to healthcare workers' adherence with infection