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4661. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      August 21, 2013 - replicate the success of the Keystone ICU study at preventing central line–associated bloodstream infections … However, Matching Michigan was unsuccessful in that infection rates declined at similar rates in both … intervention ICUs studied truly transformed their practices and culture toward preventing hospital-acquired infections … year-stepped-interventional-programme-minimise-central-venous-catheter https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/intervention-decrease-catheter-related-bloodstream-infections-icu … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/explaining-michigan-developing-ex-post-theory-quality-improvement-program

4662. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      January 24, 2019 - Antibiotic-resistant infection treatment costs have doubled since 2002, now exceeding $2 billion annually … -2-billion Infections with antibiotic-resistant organisms are increasingly common in hospitals and ambulatory … This economic analysis found that antibiotic-resistant infections have doubled in incidence since 2002 … Since antibiotic- resistant infections are common in these patients, this study may actually underestimate … the total economic burden of these infections.

4663. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      April 12, 2006 - Hospital-acquired Infections in Pennsylvania. April 12, 2006 PHC4 Research Briefs. 2006(9):1-4. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospital-acquired-infections-pennsylvania-0 This report presents findings … from data collected in Pennsylvania related to hospital-acquired infection and how it affects length … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospital-acquired-infections-pennsylvania-0

4664. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      November 01, 2008 - Saint's research has focused on reducing health care–associated infections, with a particular focus … on preventing catheter-related urinary tract infections (UTIs). … catheter–related infection. … infection is a very big part of that. … In the 1970s, when infection control really began to blossom, infection control professionals, the hospital

4665. An evaluation of hand hygiene in an intensive care unit: are visitors a potential vector for pathogens? | PSNet
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      April 22, 2015 - June 12, 2013 Infection prevention in the operating room anesthesia work area. … February 1, 2012 Sustaining reductions in catheter related bloodstream infections in … Quality of traditional surveillance for public reporting of nosocomial bloodstream infection … November 17, 2010 Reducing catheter-associated bloodstream infections in the pediatric … October 13, 2010 Infection Control in the Intensive Care Unit.

4666. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      December 04, 2016 - newspaper article reports on the role of patients and families in preventing health care–associated infections … psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/patient-engagement-and-safety https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections

4667. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      August 11, 2014 - Positive deviance: a new tool for infection prevention and patient safety. … Positive Deviance: A New Tool for Infection Prevention and Patient Safety. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/positive-deviance-new-tool-infection-prevention-and-patient-safety This … reveals how positive deviance can be applied in the hospital setting to reduce hospital- acquired infections … ://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections

4668. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      May 02, 2018 - Failure to cap IV tubing and disinfect IV ports place patients at risk for infections. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/failure-cap-iv-tubing-and-disinfect-iv-ports-place-patients-risk-infections … This article focuses on specific medication-use practices that may spread infection, and offers recommendations … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/failure-cap-iv-tubing-and-disinfect-iv-ports-place-patients-risk-infections

4669. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      February 01, 2012 - ) and vancomycin- resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE), are frequent sources of hospital-acquired infection … Although the incidence of serious infections caused by MRSA has been decreasing, the optimal strategies … patients colonized with these bacteria was evaluated for effectiveness at preventing colonization and infection … No reduction in colonization or infection was found, in part attributable to the fact that use of barrier … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/veterans-affairs-initiative-prevent-methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus-infections

4670. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      January 22, 2017 - Hospital board checklist to improve culture and reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections … Hospital Board Checklist to improve culture and reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections … that hospital leadership can use to organize efforts to eliminate central line–associated bloodstream infections … culture-safety https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/checklists https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections

4671. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      September 25, 2013 - Health economic evaluation of an infection prevention and control program: are quality and patient safety … Health economic evaluation of an infection prevention and control program: are quality and patient safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-economic-evaluation-infection-prevention-and-control-program-are- … Health care–associated infections (HAIs) are one area where demonstrating the business case should be … feasible, given that the total cost of these infections in the United States amounts to billions of

4672. Viewing health care delivery as science: challenges, benefits, and policy implications. | PSNet
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      May 24, 2012 - May 24, 2012 Eliminating central line-associated bloodstream infections: a national patient … Executive/senior leader checklist to improve culture and reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections … January 22, 2017 Eradicating central line–associated bloodstream infections statewide … January 2, 2017 Infection preventionist checklist to improve culture and reduce central … line–associated bloodstream infections.

4673. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      June 24, 2009 - Surgical glove perforation and the risk of surgical site infection. … Surgical glove perforation and the risk of surgical site infection. … infections, including those associated with surgical sites, are a growing concern. … in the absence of antimicrobial prophylaxis, glove perforation is a risk factor for surgical site infections … /primer/health-care-associated-infections https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identifying-opportunities-quality-improvement-surgical-site-infection-prevention

4674. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      November 06, 2015 - Infection Prevention. November 6, 2015 Allen G, ed. AORN J. 2015;101:505-596. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/infection-prevention A primary concern in the perioperative setting is … the prevention of health care–associated infections, particularly surgical site infections. … Articles in this special issue explore strategies to reduce risk of infection in the perioperative environment … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/infection-prevention https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections

4675. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      January 22, 2017 - Infection preventionist checklist to improve culture and reduce central line–associated bloodstream … infections. … Infection preventionist checklist to improve culture and reduce central line-associated bloodstream … infections. … - associated Eliminating central line infections has been the subject of numerous initiatives.

4676. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      April 30, 2014 - initiative aims to build collaborative programs across New Zealand to reduce falls, health care–associated infections … inpatient-fall-prevention-programs-patient-safety-strategy-systematic-review https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/medication-errors-and-adverse-drug-events

4677. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      November 17, 2010 - Quality of traditional surveillance for public reporting of nosocomial bloodstream infection rates. … Quality of traditional surveillance for public reporting of nosocomial bloodstream infection rates. … Prevention of central line–associated bloodstream infections represents one of the patient safety … However, this study raises the concern that the accuracy of traditional methods for detecting these infections … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/intervention-decrease-catheter-related-bloodstream-infections-icu

4678. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      February 01, 2017 - American College of Surgeons and Surgical Infection Society: Surgical Site Infection Guidelines, 2016 … American College of Surgeons and Surgical Infection Society: Surgical Site Infection Guidelines, 2016 … infection-guidelines Surgical site infections are a persistent and costly challenge to patient safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/american-college-surgeons-and-surgical-infection-society-surgical-site-infection-guidelines … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/nursing-and-physician-attire-possible-source-nosocomial-infections

4679. Preventable Tragedies: Superbugs and How Ineffective Monitoring of Medical Device Safety Fails Patients. | PSNet
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      May 18, 2011 - sterilization of duodenoscopes and other medical equipment has been linked to health care–associated infection … 2024 COVID-19 in Nursing Homes: CMS Needs to Continue to Strengthen Oversight of Infection … August 10, 2022 Infection Control Deficiencies Were Widespread and Persistent in Nursing … Reporting Programs and Individual Hospital Initiatives to Reduce Certain Infections. … HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on these Infections.

4680. How safe is my intensive care unit? Methods for monitoring and measurement. | PSNet
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      February 01, 2013 - February 1, 2013 An intervention to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections … February 17, 2011 Sustaining reductions in catheter related bloodstream infections in … evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central catheter-associated bloodstream infections … Executive/senior leader checklist to improve culture and reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections … January 22, 2017 Eradicating central line–associated bloodstream infections statewide