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281. Research Review Title: Infection Prevention and Control for the Emergency Medical Services and 911 Workforce (pdf file)
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     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

282. 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

283. 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.

284. Advancing Academic and Practical Knowledge To Prevent Infections From Hospital to Home | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     December 01, 2023 - Medicine University of California, Irvine Medical Center "Understanding how to prevent infections … Keeping patients safe from harms such as healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is an AHRQ priority … This prevents new or recurrent MRSA infections and reduces unnecessary trips back to the hospital. … Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, which advises on infection prevention and surveillance … Related AHRQ Resources AHRQ’s Healthcare-Associated Infections Program .

285. Advancing Academic and Practical Knowledge To Prevent Infections From Hospital to Home | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     December 01, 2023 - Medicine University of California, Irvine Medical Center "Understanding how to prevent infections … Keeping patients safe from harms such as healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is an AHRQ priority … This prevents new or recurrent MRSA infections and reduces unnecessary trips back to the hospital. … Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, which advises on infection prevention and surveillance … Related AHRQ Resources AHRQ’s Healthcare-Associated Infections Program .

286. 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.

287. Final Research Plan: Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     March 14, 2019 - Share to Email Print Final Research Plan Hepatitis B Virus Infection … * “Chronic HBV infection” is defined by a positive HBsAg test result. … Chronic HBV infection should be staged by assessment for hepatitis fibrosis/inflammation, HBV viral load … An arrow to the right of the chronic HBV infection population leads to the provision of education or … What is the accuracy of tools for identifying persons with chronic HBV infection?

288. PowerPoint Presentation (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2024 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2022 National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections … April 15, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/healthcare-associated-infections/php/data/progress-report.html#cdc_report_pub_study_section … prevention procedures for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), catheter-associated … urinary tract infections (CAUTI), and ventilator-associated pneumonia and ventilator-associated events … Safety Program for Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention AHRQ Pub.

289. Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection (pdf file)
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     January 17, 2023 - Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection Comment Period from December 13, 2022, … statement on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection. … In addition, while PrEP helps prevent HIV, it does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections … The Draft Recommendation on PrEP to Prevent HIV Infection: What Does It Mean? … Here is the Task Force’s draft recommendation on PrEP to prevent HIV infection.

290. 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.

291. 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.

292. Antibody Response Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Implications for Immunity: Final Update of a Rapid, Living Review (pdf file)
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     December 31, 2022 - wider availability of nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and antigen tests to diagnose recent infections … that protection against symptomatic reinfection may be slightly less for individuals whose initial infections … study relied on frequent symptom surveys rather than routine surveillance with a NAAT to detect new infections … Unvaccinated: 107 days (3.5 months) Unvaccinated: 164 days (5.5 days) Delta (99.93% of all infections … Emerging Microbes & Infections. 2022 2022/12/31;11(1):793-803. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22221751.2022.204644

293. Antibody Response Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Implications for Immunity: Final Update of a Rapid, Living Review (pdf file)
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     December 31, 2022 - wider availability of nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and antigen tests to diagnose recent infections … that protection against symptomatic reinfection may be slightly less for individuals whose initial infections … study relied on frequent symptom surveys rather than routine surveillance with a NAAT to detect new infections … Unvaccinated: 107 days (3.5 months) Unvaccinated: 164 days (5.5 days) Delta (99.93% of all infections … Emerging Microbes & Infections. 2022 2022/12/31;11(1):793-803. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22221751.2022.204644

294. 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

295. Recommendation: Syphilis Infection in Pregnant Women: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     September 04, 2018 - Screening Tests Screening for syphilis infection is a 2-step process. … USPSTF Recommendations The USPSTF has made recommendations on screening for other sexually transmitted infections … Screening for syphilis infection is a 2-step process. … Useful Resources The USPSTF has made recommendations on screening for other sexually transmitted infections … Screening for syphilis infection in pregnancy: U.S.

296. Archived: Tuberculosis Infection, Including Bacille Calmette-Guérin Immunization: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     February 11, 2014 - patients with organisms resistant to INH or rifampin, and those belonging to groups with a rate of new infections … patients with organisms resistant to INH or rifampin, and those belonging to groups with a rate of new infections … It is also recommended in persons of any age with HIV infection or increased risk of HIV infection, other … patients with organisms resistant to INH or rifampin, and those belonging to groups with a rate of new infections … USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons with human immunodeficiency

297. Recommendation: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     June 11, 2019 - Interventions other than ART include prophylaxis for opportunistic infections when clinically indicated … Nearly 22,000 perinatal infections were prevented between 1994 and 2010 because of screening and preventive … 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.

298. Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     March 02, 2020 - 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 … hepatitis B virus infection in adults, and HIV infection. … Screen adults for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. … Testing recommendations for hepatitis C virus infection.

299. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: The Common Cold (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2022 - Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: The Common Cold Diagnosis • Upper respiratory tract … infections or “the common cold” are caused by viruses and present with symptoms such as rhinorrhea, … • The color of nasal discharge does not differentiate a viral infection from a bacterial one. … Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (“the Common Cold”) Upper Respiratory Tract Infection AHRQ … Protective effect of antibiotics against serious complications of common respiratory tract infections

300. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: The Common Cold (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2022 - Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: The Common Cold Diagnosis • Upper respiratory tract … infections or “the common cold” are caused by viruses and present with symptoms such as rhinorrhea, … • The color of nasal discharge does not differentiate a viral infection from a bacterial one. … Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (“the Common Cold”) Upper Respiratory Tract Infection AHRQ … Protective effect of antibiotics against serious complications of common respiratory tract infections