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·Poster Abstracts
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·Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Clinical Isolated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Japanese Hospitals
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M. Aminaka, K. Kuwahara, A. Kitamura, M. Higashide, K. Hiramatsu
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·The Effect of Inadequate Facilities on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Rates in Vascular Surgery Patients
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V.R. Roth, C. Ouellet, N. Bruce, J. Shymanski, K. Suh
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·Characterization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated in a Japanese Geriatric Hospital in Early 1980s
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Y. Kondo, T. Ito, X.X. Ma, K. Hiramatsu
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·Treatment Recommendations for Clostridium difficile, Treatment Failures, and Impact on Active Diarrheal Days
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F.D. Valena, L. Maharaja, T. Chiang, S.M. Smith, R.H.K. Eng
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·Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Antimicrobial Resistant Nosocomial Infections
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Y.-Y. Chen, I.-H. Chen, C.-S. Chen, F.-D. Wang
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·Patterns of Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteremia Caused by Staphylococcus aureus in ICU and Non-ICU Patients
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G.A. Contreras, A.L. Leal, D. Cortes
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·Antibiotic Stewardship Success: Targeting Physicians Prescribing Habits
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E.L. Yaney, L. Plantemoli, E. Raia, C. Young-Ruckriegel
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·Investigating an Increase in Methicillin Resistant Staphyloccus aurues (MRSA) Infections in a Free Standing Outpatient Hemodialysis Center
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S.L. Beatty, P. Anderson, B.C. Camins
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·Do Drugs Eradicate MRSA?
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D. Weinwurm, P. Siddall, T. Rybacki-Anisko, J.A. Kieller, C. Plante-Jenkins
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·Extreme-Drug Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in the Hospital Setting: Infection Versus Colonization
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S.L. Peaks, R.L. Brewer, J.A. Ramirez, J.C. Clay, C.A. Cummings
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·Determining Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Midwestern Health System
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E.W. Trovillion, S. Dace, A. Recktenwald, D. Hopkins-Broyles, K.F. Woeltje
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·Prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Colonization: A Patient and Employee Study in a 270-Bed Regional Referral Hospital
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N.J. Iversen, J.R. Mellgren, C. Baxter, C. Nightingale, E. Septimus
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·Evaluation of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Delivered to the Skin Following Standard Pre-Op Prepping Protocols of 4% CHG Solution Versus No-Rinse 2% CHG Cloth
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M. Ryder
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·The Many Roles of Silver in Infection Prevention
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J.R. Ellis
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·Operating Room Environmental Cleaning – An Evaluation Using a New Targeting Method
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P.C. Carling, N. Church, J. Jefferson
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·Zone of Inhibition Study of CHG-Containing Antiseptic Devices
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D.L. Schwab, L.K. Olson
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·Antimicrobial Effectiveness of an Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizing Spray Against an Expanded Panel of 62 Different Bacteria and Fungi
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E.L. Jones, S.A. Broaders, L.A. Strazdas, K. Ijaz
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·Investigation of a Surgical Hand Antiseptic Containing 70% Ethanol and a Polyquaternium Polymer Synergist: Antimicrobial Efficacy, Skin Tolerance and End User Acceptance
Page :E29
D.R. Macinga, M. Snyder, C.A. Kolly, R.R. McCormack, B.T. Reese
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·Anti-Microbial Efficacy Comparison of Two Oxidizers
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J. Shultz, P.M. Stanley
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·Microbiologic Evaluation of a Silver Antimicrobial Disinfectant Spray
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M.P. Spencer, S. Cohen, J. McAllister
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·Eradication of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile in Hospital Mops and Wiping Cloths by Ozone Cold Water Laundering in the United Kingdom – Comparison of Ozone and Standard Laundering Procedures
Page :E31
R.G. Rice, C. Tapp, D. Cardis, M. DeBrum
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·Cross-Contamination of Clostridium difficile Spores on Bed Linen During Laundering
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L.A. Hellickson, K.L. Owens
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·The Safe and Effective Fumigation of Hospital Areas with a New Fumigation Method Based on Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide
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G. McDonnell, P. Bonfield, V. Dominguez Hernandez
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·Virucidal Performance of Various Professional Hand Hygiene Products Against Avian Influenza A H5N1
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C.A.M. Bondi, J.W. Arbogast, D.R. Macinga, R. Lambkin-Williams, E. Moane
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·From Katrina to Pandemic – Business as Unusual – Applications of a Proven Response Model
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A. Lowe, G. Raup, T. Sanders
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·Improved Respirator for Protection Against Exposure to Airborne Viruses
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S. Bourget, G. Schumer, A. Staffa, M.-E. Sans Cartier, P.J. Messier
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·Developing a Hospital Template for Implementing Pandemic Influenza Recommendations Using a Regional Infection Control Workgroup
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J.M. Przykucki, N. Mendicino, C. Rohr-Allegrini, E. Musgrave, N. Walea
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·Ingredients for a Successful HDVRT Drill Using the Influenza Vaccine
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T. Chou, D. Blatt, K. Smith, M. Prak, M. Kulkarni
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·Phasing It Out: An Acute Rehabilitation Hospital’s Experience Conducting a Pandemic Influenza Tabletop Drill
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M.J. Hodson, P.E. Cantrell, T.J. Chiozzi, K.R. Kelley, K.M. Murphy
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·Rapid Influenza Vaccination Clinic for All Hospital Employees in the Setting of a Simulated Pandemic: Lessons Learned
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S. Dillman, S. Schweon, J. Lechner
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·The SHEA/APIC Communication Network – Taking the Pulse on Infection Prevention and Control and Hospital Epidemiology Issues through Surveys and Technical Advances
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L.L. Fauerbach, B. Ostrowsky, K.M. Arias, T.M. Perl, The SHEA/APIC Communications Network
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·Push Point of Distribution (POD) Drill Increases Compliance with Influenza Vaccinations and Evaluates Hospital’s Emergency Preparedness
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B.A. Smith, R. Rapoport, A.C. Gabasan, E. Santos, R. Long
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·Exercising the Urgent Transport of Clinical Laboratory Biothreat and Pandemic Influenza Specimens to the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory
Page :E42
T.E. McGivern, T. Crandall
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·Drill Down: Increasing Influenza Vaccination Rates While Testing for Pandemic Preparedness
Page :E43
K.K. Stubbe, P. Prinz Luebbert, L. Madison
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·Going beyond Bioterrorism…What the Infection Control Professional Needs To Know for Emergency Preparedness
Page :E44
C.C. Zirges, N.W. Gemeinhart, D.L. Mays, K. Munt
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·Norovirus Outbreak Management Applied to Pandemic Influenza Planning
Page :E45
S. Atherton, R. Tjoelker, T. Barker
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·Are All Disasters Created Equal? A Survey of Nurse’s Ability and Willingness To Work during a Healthcare Crisis
Page :E45
K. Anderson, C. Dahl, B. DeBaun
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·Hospital-Wide Emergent Influenza Vaccination Exercise Takes a Shot at Improving Influenza Vaccine Acceptance Rates
Page :E46
E.M. Hill, B. Churchill
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·Utilization of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine To Test Readiness To Provide Mass Prophylaxis or Vaccination in a Bioterrorism or Pandemic Event
Page :E47
J.D. Lawhorne
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·Clinical and Economic Benefit to Surgical Patients with the Use of an Antimicrobial Impregnated Surgical Dressing
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T.L. Caudill
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·Non-Bronchoscopic Bronchoalveolar Lavage, Implementation and Success in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
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P.A. Kulich, L.W. Ayers, K.B. Stevenson, Y.M. Khan
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·A Look at Recommended Evidence Based Management for CVC (Central Venous Catheter) Care and CR BSIs (Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections) as Compared to Current Practice in a Regional ICU
Page :E49
S.G. Flockhart
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·Prospective Sampling of Patient Bath Basins in an Acute Care Setting: Qualitative Evaluation of Bacterial Colonization
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J. O’Flynn
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·Biofilms in Medicine: Evolution, Structure, Function, Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention
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W. Truscott
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·Reducing the Number One Health Care Acquired Infection with the Goal of Zero Tolerance by Utilizing a Silver Alloy-Impregnated Foley with Bacteriostatic Tubing/Bag System
Page :E52
G.R. Smith
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·Reducing Blood Stream Infection (BSI): A Multidisciplinary Approach
Page :E53
N.K. Murad
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·ICU and Hospital Wide Improved Patient Outcome Following Critical Care Based Interventions To Eliminate Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections
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K. Mullaney, C. Boland-Reardon, M. Corpuz, E. Galante, R. Lis
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·What Is Black and White and Gray All Over? CDC Nosocomial Infection Definitions!
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D.E. Heipel, L. Reynolds, J. Ober, G. Bearman, M. Edmond
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·Healthcare-Associated Infection Rates, Extra Length of Stay and Mortality in a Hospital of the Philippines. Findings of the INICC
Page :E55
J.A. Navoa-Ng, V.D. Rosenthal, I. Asetre-Luna, C. Yu
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·Reduction of BSI (Bloodstream Infection) Rate after Standard Approach to Performance Improvement
Page :E56
S. Barnes, E. Eck, D.J. Witt, B. Corigliano, J. Howse
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·Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Rates Plummet Using a Standard Protocol and New Technology
Page :E57
L. Budzilek, B.J. Simmonds
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·72-96 Hours Peripheral Venous Catheter Replacement Recommendation: Is a Single Reference Enough?
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L. McKinley, B. Davidson, C. Broome, J. Schenk, N. Safdar
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·Laminar Flow Air: A Comparison of Operating Room Air Purity in Rooms Equipped with Laminar Flow Air Versus No Laminar Flow Air
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C. Frank, H. Pitt, B. McKee
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·Sternal Wound Infection: At the Heart of the Matter Pre-Op Antibiotic Timing and Dosage Make the Difference
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N.Z. Ramiro, C. Kaplan, D. Guerami, J. Wrobel, J. Marzouk
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·Reduction of SSI Sternal Wound in Cardiovascular Patient Population in a 350 Bed Metro-Suburban Midwest Community Hospital
Page :E60
S.J. Rivera
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·Reduction in Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Rate on an Acute Rehabilitation Hospital Unit with the Use of a Touch-Less Urethral Catheter Kit for Intermittent Catheterization Procedure
Page :E61
K.K. Felix
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·Journey to 150 Days Central Line Associated Bloodstream (CLAB) Infection Free in a Level III B Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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G.H. Morchel, H. Perl, K. Toczylowski, M. Lamontagne
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·Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections: Successful Development and Implementation of a Urinary Catheter Bundle
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S.S. Qutaishat, K. Muhle, C. Kallman, V.D. Roehrs
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·Healthcare Acquired, Catheter – Associated Urinary Tract Infections; Considering Novel Silver Technology To Improve Patient Care
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K. Hansen, T. Hunt, E. Kelleher
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·Reduction of VAP (Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia) to Zero Following Implementation of Known Strategies To Reduce VAP at a 350 Bed Metro-Suburban Midwest Community Hospital
Page :E64
S.J. Rivera, P. Meyer
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·Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections in an Academic Medical Center: Assessing the Need for Silver Alloy Catheters
Page :E65
T.N. Williams, J.P. Haas
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·Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonias
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J.C. Whitlock, H.M. Rice, M.E. Evans
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·Oral Care during Mechanical Ventilation Significantly Reduces the Incidence of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
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D. Peace
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·Effectiveness of Switching from Open to Closed Infusion System for Reducing Central Vascular Associated Bloodstream Infections in an Italian Hospital
Page :E67
F. Franzetti, V.D. Rosenthal, F. Raimondi
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·Catheter-Associated Blood Stream Infection Rates, Extra Length of Stay and Mortality in 69 Adult ICUs of 37 Cities of 11 Developing Countries. Findings of the INICC
Page :E68
V.D. Rosenthal, N. Olarte, H. Torres-Hernandez, W. Villamil-Gomez, INICC Group
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·Assessment of the Accuracy of Surgical Procedure Classification at an Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital
Page :E69
S.T. Rivera, J.P. Haas
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·Standardized Data Collection and Reporting of Tissue Expander (TE) Procedure Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) Via a Web Based Format by Infection Control Professionals (ICPs) in a 22 Pediatric Hospital System
Page :E70
J.M. Weber, D. Blumberg, J.W. Beckstead, Infection Control Work Group 3
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·Effectiveness of Outcome and Process Surveillance for Reducing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in a Hospital of Turkey. Findings of the INICC
Page :E71
I. Koksal, K. Aydin, V.D. Rosenthal, R. Caylan, A.C. Senel
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·The Impact of Oral Care in Reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in a Neuro Critical Care Unit
Page :E72
S. Tolliver, A. Brower, J. Powers
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·A Team Approach To Reduce Surgical Site Infections in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients
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J.A. Smith, D. Zerr, J. Heath
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·Reducing Surgical Site Infections in Breast Reduction Patients: Multiple Interventions, Significant Results
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A. Herman, L. Sturm, C. Chenoweth
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·A Study of the Effects on Bacteremia and Sharps Injury Rates after Introduction of an Advanced Luer Activated Device (LAD) for Intravascular Access in a Large Hospital Setting
Page :E75
R. Garcia, L. Jendresky
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·Investigation of Breast Tissue Expander Infections Involving Toxic Shock Syndrome Due to Staphylococcus aureus
Page :E75
K. VanderElzen, A. Herman, L. Sturm, L. Washer, C. Chenoweth
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·Enhancing Infection Control Education through Collaborative University Partnerships
Page :E76
S.P. Applegarth, D.J. Haiduven
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·National Tuberculosis Curriculum Consortium (NTCC): Active-Learning Teaching Tools for Your Staff
Page :E77
M. Jackson, S. Harrity, H. Hoffman, A. Catanzaro
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·Annual Infection Control Education: Create an Attitude of Fun and Engage the Customer!
Page :E78
J. Jenne, K. William, L. Sterling, J. Nettesheim, J. Vannce
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·Effectiveness of a Hand Hygiene Campaign
Page :E79
M. Aminaka, Y. Sumomosawa, M. Ikeda, K. Sakata, S. Hori
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·Use of Gown Counts To Assess and Improve Compliance with Contact Isolation
Page :E79
C.J. Hill, K.J. Risa
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·Development of a Standard Infection Prevention and Control Preceptor Program
Page :E80
S. Barnes, M. Nennig, M. Harrison, E. Eck, M. Skeath
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·Infection Control Education: Practice to Reality
Page :E81
K.M. Jenkins, M.D. Fontes, T.H. Williamson, M.M. Helm, K. Nestor
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·Improving the Compliance and Knowledge of Standard Precautions in a Large University Hospital
Page :E82
M. Ikeda, S. Hori, M.H. Nevill, M. Aminaka, Y. Sumomozawa
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·Development of a Web Based Education Program for Infection Prevention and Control New Employee and Annual Training in a Large Multispecialty Clinic and Hospital Setting
Page :E83
L.S. Diez, B.A. Lecy, M. O’Neil
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·Using the Intranet To Document Healthcare Personnel Participation in a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Self Reporting Program: Sophomore Slump?
Page :E83
M. Bertin, A. Proctor, M. Scarpelli, J. Sharp, S.M. Gordon
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·Impact of Educational Interventions on Compliance with Infection Control Policy for Insertion and Maintenance of Central Venous Catheters
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C.A. Stamilio, H.H. Hardenstine, K.A. Rivera, R.L. Smith, J.M. Wolfgang
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·Inadequate Reprocessing of Endoscopes: The California Experience, 2002-2007
Page :E85
J. Rosenberg, C. Cahill, S. Chen
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·Prevention and Control of Norovirus Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities: The California Experience, 2002-2007
Page :E86
S. Chen, C. Cahill, J. Rosenberg
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·Brown Water in the Building: Infection Control and Engineering Lessons Learned from a Water Supply Incident
Page :E87
S. Brown, J. Stirrup, E. Dipasquale, L. Ostrosky
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·A Novel Design for a Database To Improve Compliance with Current Construction Standard Practice
Page :E88
M.B. Croxton, M.M. Jones, E.E. Gardner
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·Pseudo-Outbreak of Aspergillus niger Reinforces Need for Consistent Infection Control Practices in Construction
Page :E89
J.E. Martin, T.M. Canola, L.L. Becker
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·Implementation of Universal Precautions during Norovirus Outbreak at One County Long Term Care Facility
Page :E89
M.K. Webb
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·Steam Sterility Assurance: It’s a Process
Page :E90
M. Hardick
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·Do You Know What Is Going on in Your Endoscopy Department?
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M. Hardick
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·Regional Infection Control Networks…Raising the Bar in Infection Prevention and Control
Page :E92
P. Syms Sutherland, P. Piaskowski, A. Bialachowski
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·Current Status of Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Peripheral, Remote, and Rural Operating Rooms in India – Some Observations and Recommendations
Page :E92
S.B. Kulkarni
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·Predictors of “Good Practices” To Reduce Nosocomial Infections in Chilean Hospitals
Page :E93
P. Brenner, P. Nercelles
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·An Intervention Trial with Cranberry Juice for Urinary Tract Infection Prevention
Page :E94
W. Huang
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·Using Art and Creativity To Produce Unique Educational Tools and Policies, Educates and Inspires the Infection Control Practitioner (ICP)
Page :E94
J.C. Kuenz
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·Basic Infection Control Practices Are Fiscally Prudent and Effective in Decreasing Healthcare – Associated MRSA
Page :E95
M.E. Nennig, S.M. Emery, R.W. Gillespie, D. Gold
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·Quality Management Systems/Process Improvement/Adverse Outcomes Use of Latex, All-Silicone, and Silver-Coated All-Silicone Foley Catheters as Options for Indwelling Foley Catheters with the Objective of Lowering Healthcare Acquired Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections: Impact on Quality Objectives
Page :E96
J.S. Hill, W.C. Jenkins, D. Boykin
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·Reduction of SSI’s Using a 0.2% Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Impregnated Island Dressing, Placed in the Sterile OR Setting, Versus Non-Impregnated Island Dressings Placed in the Same Environment
Page :E97
P.J. Neitzel
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·Result of a Staff Questionnaire Used in the Six Sigma Methodology To Improve Hand Hygiene Compliance
Page :E98
A. Adams, B. Yongue, B.P. Currie
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·“Mandatory” Influenza Immunization (FluImm) of Healthcare Workers (HCW) at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
Page :E99
W. Gornick, C. Nelson, G. Scanlan, D.J. Lang
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·Increasing Healthcare Worker Influenza Vaccination Rates Via Implementing Evidence-Based Interventions
Page :E99
C.S. Keedick
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·A Self-Study Program for Staff Nurses: Understanding Culture and Sensitivity Reports
Page :E100
M.J. Mallick
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·A Twenty-Five Year Experience with the University-Based Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology (SPICE), 1981-2005
Page :E101
K.K. Hoffmann, E.P. Clontz, W.A. Rutala, D.J. Weber
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·Increasing Influenza Immunization Compliance in a Health Care System Using Electronic Reporting When Implementing a Mandatory Flu Shot Program
Page :E102
V. Bren, S. Hansen, J. Logan, J. Hargreaves
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·Identifing Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonized Patients in a Community Hospital
Page :E102
M.A. O’Connor, N.M. Mickiewicz
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·Infection Control Programs across the U.S.: Program Characteristics and Barriers To Translating Research into Practice
Page :E103
R.N. Olmsted, S.L. Krein, C.P. Kowalski, C.A. Kauffman, S. Saint
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·Education and Performance Feedback Effects on Rates of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Adult Neurosurgical Care Unit of One Chilean Hospital (Twelve Years Follow up)
Page :E104
P. Nercelles, P. Brenner, R. Herrera, L. Peirano
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·Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) Scare: An Opportunity To Put Infection Control (IC) Processes to the Test
Page :E105
Z.H.A. Shaikh, E.R. Wallace, K.S. Strelczyk
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·An Algorithm for Infection Control Precautions in a Pediatric Rehabilitation Organization
Page :E105
A.C. Maher
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·A Rubric for Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (CDAD) Surveillance/Control
Page :E106
E.E. Gardner, N.E. Donegan, M.M. Jones, M.B. Croxton, L. Pic-Aluas
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·“Operation Come Clean” – A Novel Approach To Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance at New York-Presbyterian (NYP) Hospital, the University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell
Page :E107
S.R. Hyman, P. Bernstein, N. Schneider, S. O’Sullivan, A. Castellanos
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·Pneumonia Nationwide in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Medical Centers: 1997-2005
Page :E108
L.H. Danko, S.M. Kralovic, L.A. Simbartl, G.A. Roselle
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·Data Driven Culture Change: Its Role in Sustained Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Prevention
Page :E109
C.A. Cunningham, C.L. Squier, M.V. Rudy, L. Morris, R. Muder
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·The Missing Link in the Chain – The Infection Control Link Nurse (ICLN)
Page :E110
M.J. Juraja
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·An Intervention Project Using Presurgical Skin Preparation with a Novel 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Cloth Leads to a Decrease in Surgical Site Infection Rates in Orthopedic Surgical Patients
Page :E111
D. Eiselt
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·Improving Staff Influenza Vaccination Campaign (IVC) Participation through Electronic Intranet Tracking at a University Based Hospital
Page :E112
K.A. Quan, L.L. Dickey, J.P. Potter, D.S. Koeblitz
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·Screening Tool Exposes How Many People Enter Pediatric Units
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J.A. Ptak, K.B. Kirkland
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·Minimizing the Risk of Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections from Multiple Line Accesses in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Page :E113
N.M. Jarrell, K.O. Maher
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·Utility of a Multidisciplinary Environment of Care Audit Tool To Control Hepatitis C in a Hemodialysis Center
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K. Stanak, B. Koll, T. Myers-Navarro
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·Research on Healthcare Worker Behavior To Increase Hand Hygiene Compliance in a Japanese Hospital
Page :E116
K. Inuzuka, M. Hyodo
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·Effect of Marketed Polyherbal Herbal Antidiabetic Formulation on Blood Glucose Level in NIDDM Patients
Page :E117
P.M. Patel, N.M. Patel, R.K. Goyal
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·Investigation of Nosocomial Pneumonia in a 12 Bed Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation Unit
Page :E117
L.M. Fawley, D.R. Elbert, T.L. Stephens
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·Rapid Progression of a Multi-Drug Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Outbreak Introduced by a Civilian Index Case into a Large Urban Teaching Facility
Page :E118
J.G. Prescott
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·Investigating a Cluster of Infants with Positive Sputum Cultures of Gram Negative Hydrophilic Bacteria in an 18 Bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Page :E119
P.K. Leafgreen, M. Stampa
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·Tolerability and Efficacy of Oseltamivir for Managing an Influenza A Outbreak in an Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Unit
Page :E120
L.S. Fine, G. Gibson, P.S. Graman
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·Reduction in Possible Healthcare-Acquired Clostridium difficile Infections after Implementing Control Measures
Page :E121
M.P. Spencer, D. Pam, D. Gulczynski
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·Hospital Renovation Project Implicated in Aspergillus Patient Cultures in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
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S.A. Doll, J.L. Mayfield, T.G. Buchman, J. Coleman, D.K. Warren
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·G I Wish This Hadn’t Happened: An Outbreak of Norovirus in Rehab and Psych Units
Page :E122
J. Wrobel, N.Z. Ramiro, C. Kaplan, D. Guerami
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·Extreme-Drug Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: Outbreak Investigation
Page :E123
S.L. Peaks, R.L. Brewer, J.A. Ramirez, J.C. Clay, C.A. Cummings
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·A New Method of Environmental Disinfection and Use in the Control of MRSA Outbreaks
Page :E124
J. Hartley, S. McQueen, M. Hollis, A. Philps, G. McDonnell
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·Impact of Environmental Cleaning Procedures on the Incidence of Clostridium Difficile Infections
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M.H. McLeod-Douse, A.B. Lopez, F.D. Valena, S.M. Smith, R.H.K. Eng
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·Control and Prevention of C. Difficile (CD) Outbreaks with a Multidisciplainary Program in a Coummunity Hospital
Page :E126
B.A. Davis, T.B. Stafford, P. Smith, E. Troxell, D. Snow
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·MRSA Outbreak: Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Page :E127
C. Kaplan, N. Ramiro, D. Guerami, J. Wrobel
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·Acute Care Hospital’s Experience with Norovirus Outbreak
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S.K. Vyhlidal, R.G. Penn, M.E. Kirby, T.A. Micheels, S.G. Miller
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·A Complex Outbreak of Multi-Drug Resistant Acinetobacter (MDRA) in Multiple Adult ICUs at a Tertiary Care Center: The Importance of Teamwork
Page :E128
W. Jean, V. Fisher, L. Ostrosky, D. Johantges, G. Douglas
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·Multi-Drug Resistant Acinetobacter baumanii Cluster in a Burn Center: Interventions for Successful Control
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C.H. Gilliam, M.D. Honeycutt, S.M. Meredith, W.L. Hickerson
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·Outbreak of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Bloodstream Infections in an Outpatient Dialysis Center
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C. Hench, N. Johnson, V. Reyes, A. Jobalia, D.A. Stevens
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·Surveillance and Control of Resistant Acinetobacter Infection in the Intensive Care Unit
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V.M. Ferris, K.M. McMullen, M.E. Venker, C.N. Gentry, D.K. Warren
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·Sequential Approach to a MRSA Outbreak in a Neonatal ICU
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D.R. Jourdan, M.E. Rupp, J.M. O’Neill, C.M. Overfelt, D.L. Bolam
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·Control of Nosocomial Acinetobacter in a University-Affiliated Medical Center
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K.Y. Blanchard, J.A. Jefferson, L.A. Mermel
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·An Outbreak of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Possible Role of Sensored Sinks
Page :E134
D. Terashita, L.D. English, A. Peterson, S. Chu, L.M. Yasuda
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·Genotyping Proves Helpful in Identifying a Potential TB Outbreak in a Community Hospital
Page :E135
K.J. Williams, J.R. Jenne, L.S. Sterling, L. Phillips, C. Nivens
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·Risk Factors and Infection Prevention Measures for Multi-Drug Resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Infection in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Page :E136
L.L. Fauerbach, A.J. Johnson, C.W. Ruse, M.A. Gross, L.K. Archibald
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·Patient Precautions Task Force – Hand Off Communication for Patient Safety in a 700-Bed Community Hospital System
Page :E137
J.M. Patton, K.T. Hoffmann
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·Complying with Standards and Guidelines To Maintain a Safe and Healthy Environment for Residents as It Relates To Bathing
Page :E137
M.K. Webb
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·M.R.S.A. P.C.R. Screening in the Adult and Pediatric Intensive Care Setting in a 695-Bed Urban Medical Center
Page :E138
K.L. Martin
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·Infection Prevention Stations and Patient Safety…A Winning Combination!
Page :E139
B.D. Shephard
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·Unsuspecting Variable Escalates Results of Usage of Alcohol Hand Sanitizer in Critical Care Unit
Page :E139
B.J. Allen
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·Practicing What We’re Preaching: Data Review, Group Investigation, and Simulation To Enhance Infection Control Professional Sharing among Peers
Page :E140
C.L. Leone, D. Hopkins-Broyles, C. Sykora, A. Recktenwald, K. Woeltje
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·“Washed Up and Proud of It”: Hand Hygiene Promotional Campaign
Page :E141
K. Petersen, A. Herman, L. Sturm, K. Crossno, C. Friedman
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·Infection Control: The Role of Facilitator in Process Improvement To Ensure Safety of Reprocessed Medical Equipment
Page :E142
A.H. Flinchum, C. Harris, J.T. DeVerges, S.R. Cummings, M. McCormick
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·Managing Fecal Incontinence and Diarrhea Challenges Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Hospital Staff
Page :E143
A. Padmanabhan, J. Wishin
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·Clinical and Economic Benefit to Patients with the Use of a Silver Coated 100% Silicone Foley Catheter
Page :E143
A.K. Klee
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·Investigation of the Relative Performance of Various Alcohol-Based, Foam Hand Antiseptics: A Comparison of Antimicrobial Efficacy and Skin Compatibility
Page :E144
C.A. Littau
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·Virus in the Air; How Do We Protect Our Staff?
Page :E145
W. Truscott
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·Investigation of the Effects of Consumer Market Lotions vs. Professional Grade Lotions in Combination with Alcohol Hand Antiseptics: A Comparative Study of Skin Health Effects and Glove Barrier Integrity
Page :E146
C.A. Littau, K.M. Thompson
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·Healthcare-Acquired Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in a Community Hospital Setting: How Do We Improve Patient Safety, Reduce Hospital Acquired Infection Rates, and Lower Costs?
Page :E147
T.B. Dozier
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·Impact of Collaborative Quality Improvement Project on Incidence and Mortality of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in 18 Hospitals in Thailand
Page :E147
A. Unahalekhaka, V. Chongsuvivatwong, S. Jamulitrat, J. Ovretveit
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·Surgical Site Infections (SSI’s) – How Can One Person Make a Difference?
Page :E148
M.J. Juraja
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·The Process of Implementing Multi-Disciplinary HIV Point of Care Testing in an Acute Care Hospital
Page :E149
R. Haag, J. Saviano
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·Reducing Blood Culture Contamination; Increasing Revenue
Page :E150
A.M. Pettis, M. Shelly, A. Chodoff, S. Knapp
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·Improvement Initiatives for Reprocessing and Sterilization of Reusable Medical Devices in a Community Hospital
Page :E150
T. Rybacki-Anisko, W. Brewster, S. Pasculli, B. Seigmund, D. Weinwurm
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·The Value of Advocacy, Teamwork and Communication To Achieve Successful Infection Control Outcomes
Page :E151
F.D. Valena, R.K. Connell, T.C. Madarang, A.B. Lopez
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·Restraining the “One-Point Restraint”? Foley Catheter Use Improvement Efforts at Minneapolis Veterans Administration Medical Center (MVAMC)
Page :E152
L.C. Ellingson, L.C. Kraemer, R.F. Patire, J.R. Johnson
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·A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Prevention and Control of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABS) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Community Hospital in Central Harlem, New York
Page :E153
D. Ortega, B.Y.L. Chen, M. Rahman, M. Carasa, G. Kolt
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·Reducing Cesarean Section Infections in a Tertiary Care Teaching Facility through Standardization of Surgical Processes
Page :E154
J.T. Skinner, T.R. Talbot, N.C. Chescheir
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·Measurement and Analysis of Foot Traffic in a University Hospital Operating Room
Page :E155
L.K. Sturm, M.G. Duck, A.L. Bitar, Y.L. Polyachenko, D.A. Campbell
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·Rapid and Sustained Elimination of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABs) Using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Methodology
Page :E156
A. Raimondi, B. Koll, D. Crimmins, K. Peterson, I. Jabara
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·Review of Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)-Related Deaths: Process Development
Page :E157
R.H. Smith, J.A. Ptak, E.A. Dugan, K.B. Kirkland, E.M. Schlosser
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·Hospital and Regional Variations in S. aureus Infection Prevalence and Outcomes in the US
Page :E158
G. Noskin, R. Rubin, J. Schentag, J. Kluytmans, J. Cassie
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·Challenges and Experience with Implementing Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation in a Veterans Administration (VA) Health System To Prevent Surgical Site Infections
Page :E159
B. Livingston
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·CSPD: An Unwanted Change in Solutions and a New Cleaning Process Emerged
Page :E160
M.E. Venker, M.P. Matt, M. Fields, K.M. McMullen, D.K. Warren
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·You Want Us To Do What? Reducing Blood Culture Contaminates
Page :E161
T.L. Burger, D.A. Fry, E.J. Gray, G.G. Colasante, C.B. Vose
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·Preparing for Mandatory Reporting of Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI): Comparison of Infection Control Resources and Practices at Rural and Urban Hospitals in Utah
Page :E161
L. Eutropius, S. Horne, J. Mayer
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·Survey of 229 Japanese Hospitals To Assess Sharps Injury Prevention Programs and Organizational Capacity for Healthcare Worker Safety
Page :E162
J.J. Lee, T. Mitsuda, T. Yoshikawa, Y. Hosomi, T. Okubo
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·Patient Benefits Received from a Fecal Management System in One Intensive Care Unit
Page :E163
M.K. Webb
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·A System for Identification of Patients Who May Have a Contagious Respiratory Illness
Page :E164
J.A. Ptak, K.B. Kirkland, M.M. Evanofski
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·Detecting Blood Splatter from Retractable Phlebotomy and Intravascular Devices: An Experimental Method
Page :E165
D.J. Haiduven, S.P. Applegarth, M.P. Shroff, V.P. Thompson
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·State Based Surveillance of Sharps Injuries among Hospital Workers, 2002-2004
Page :E166
A.K. Laramie, N. Firsova, L. Davis
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·Barriers to Receiving the Influenza Vaccine by Healthcare Workers in a Rehabilitation Facility
Page :E166
S.A. Jadin, G. Kloth, S. Ehlert, S.S. Qutaishat
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·Ideas for Six Creative Hand Hygiene Programs
Page :E167
M. Spencer, P. Dejoie, D. Gulczynski
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·Exposure Prevention during Aggression Management in Behavioral Health Care
Page :E168
M. Gaffney, E.H. Neels
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·The Effectiveness of Home Laundering in Removing Micororganisms from Nurses’s Scrubs
Page :E169
M.J. Mallick, D.M. Prescott, M.L. Dempster, M. Simone, T. Whipple
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·A Cluster of Bloodstream Infections in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis from a Contracted Service
Page :E170
S.D. Fenn, R.G. Giardina, H.J. Dajani, S.M. Parodi
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·Intensive Infection Control Strategies Reduce Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) in a Hematologic Malignancy Service (HMS)
Page :E171
M.T. Post, L. Pickens, H. Behm, J. Guzman-Cottrill, R. Taplitz
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·Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus: Containing an Outbreak in a University-Based Children’s Hospital
Page :E171
T.M. Hann, T.R. Talbot, J.J. Nania
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·Success of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Isolation in Preventing Nosocomial RSV in a Children’s Hospital
Page :E172
S.D. Page
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·The Use of 2% Chlorhexidine (CHG) Skin Antisepsis for the Prevention of Infection with Central Venous Catheters (CVC) in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Page :E173
M.D. Honeycutt, S.B. Curry, K.C. Frost, G. Goins, C.H. Gilliam
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·Use of Ionic Silver and Collagen To Reduce Bioburden and Promote Healing for Improved Quality of Life in a Complex Patient
Page :E174
M.K. Webb
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·Use of Silver Biocellulose Dressing To Reduce Bioburden and Promote Healing in Chronic Venous Statis Ulcer
Page :E175
M.K. Webb
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·Patient Teaching Techniques in the Long Term Care Setting for Self Care and Discharge Home Following Massive Flesh Eating Infection of Hip, Thigh, Buttock and Retroperitoneal Bladder
Page :E175
M.K. Webb
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·Infection Control Education in an Extended Care Facility
Page :E176
J.B. Lockhart, T. Yamauchi
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·Acute Rehabilitation Facilities Use of Positive Deviance Leadership Model To Prevent Transmission of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Page :E176
E.R. Flynn, L.M. Pinder, S. Robinson, L. Grahame, D. Borton
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·Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Infection Is Common among Ambulatory Hematologic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients and Often Is Community-Acquired
Page :E177
M. Thomas, S. Dreitzler, L. Helbert, C. Casper
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·Emergency Preparedness Planning in a Behavioral Health Setting
Page :E178
D.O. Viger
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·An Outbreak of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin Lesions in a Psychiatric Community Residence Facility
Page :E179
L.R. McGrail, K.E. Agnes, M.-C. Roghmann, T. Johnson
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·Novel Surveillance Activities in a Home-Based Primary Care Program
Page :E180
P.A. Lye, S.L. Lehman, M.S. Rodgers, D.D. Carter, S.M. Kralovic
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·Investigating an Outbreak of Conjunctivitis in a 46 Bed Veterans Administration Dementia Unit
Page :E181
P.G. Grota
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·The Comparison of Self-Reported Aseptic Technique of Perioperative Personnel with Direct Observation during Surgical Scrub Responsibilites
Page :E181
J.S. Adams, D. Korniewicz
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·Influenza Outbreak Management on Locked Behavioral Health Unit
Page :E182
K.J. Risa, J.M. McAndrew, R.R. Muder
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·Implementing Alcohol-Based Hand Rub on an Ambulatory Dementia Unit
Page :E183
M.I. Tsivitis, F.A. Cervo
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·Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Screening of Inpatients in a Rehabilitation Facility: Emphasizing Standard Precautions
Page :E184
A. Adler, K. Behrens, P. Prinz Luebbert, R.C. Starlin
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·Hospital-Wide Decrease in Nosocomial Infection Markers (NIMs) over a 6 Month Period in Comparison to Baseline Utilizing a Virtual Surveillance System
Page :E184
W.A. Hess, G.H. Morchel, F.A. Founds, C.C. Polifronio, J.A. Pike
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·Epidemiologic Study of Nosocomial Infection with Enterobacter Species in a Neonatal Intensive Care Center from Year 2001 to 2005 in a Medical Center
Page :E185
S.M. Sun, Y.Y. Chen, F.D. Wang, T.L. Chen
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·Adaption of SHEA/CDC Guidelines for Surveillance Cultures of Antibiotic Resistant Organisms within a 22 Hospital System in North America
Page :E186
A.N. Neely, R. Rudoy, J.M. Weber, Surveillance Taskforce 4, IC Workgroup 4
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·Surveillance of Central Line Insertion, Access, and Maintenance Compliance at a Multi-Campus Urban Hospital
Page :E187
N. Okinishi, R. Roy, C. Kaplan, J. Wrobel
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·Risk Factors of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Determined after Adjustment for Antibiotic Treatment
Page :E188
M. Utsumi, M. Yamada, I. Nishi, Y. Nabetani, K. Makimoto
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·Surgical Site Infection in Colorectal Cancer
Page :E188
H. Tominaga, M. Koseki, N. Hatanaka, K. Miyamoto, W. Kamiike
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·Risk Factors for Healthcare Associated Infections in Patients with Cancer and Neutropenia and Evaluation of a Specific Component for Surveillance
Page :E189
M.F.S. Cardoso, L. Correa, J.Y. Kawagoe, E.A.S. Medeiros
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·Template Creation for Infection Control Isolation Progress Notes for Patients in an Acute Care Community Hospital
Page :E190
D.E. Richards
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·Does High Humidity in the Operating Room (OR) Impact Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Rates?
Page :E191
N. Bruce, C. Ouellet, K. Suh, V. Roth
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·Impact of Case Definition on Clostridium difficile – Associated Disease Rates in Hospitalized Adults
Page :E191
A.M. Groeneveld, L. Saxinger
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·Successful Implementation of a Protocol for Obtaining Admission Surveillance Cultures (ASC) from High Risk Patients
Page :E192
Z.H.A. Shaikh, E.R. Wallace, K.S. Strelczyk, L. Miller
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·Use of Active Surveillance Cultures To Reduce the Incidence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Page :E193
S.D. Page
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·Clinical Significance of Computerized Surveillance Systems on Healthcare-Associated Infection Control
Page :E194
N. Murakami, S. Fujimoto, H. Mikamo, A. Fukao, H. Moriwaki
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·Can Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Rates Related to Clostridium difficile Be Reduced to Zero by Applying the Lessons Learned from the SENIC Project?
Page :E195
D.S. Hurst, M. Moss, S. Slater, C. Sanders
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·Implementation of a Surgical Infection Surveillance Program at a Small Animal Veterinary Medical Center (VMC)
Page :E195
K.D. Peterson, R. Novo, M.A. Larweck, J. Bender
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·Utilization Patterns of Hospital Emergency Services and the Implications for Traditional Infection Control Surveillance Models. A Study of Community Acquired MRSA Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in ED Patients of a Medium-Sized Community Hospital in 2005
Page :E196
A.M. Lee
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·Information Is Power so Spread It Around
Page :E197
V.L. VanDeventer, K. Draughon, M. Fleming-Moran, J. Gibson, G. Steele
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·Case Finding Using Infection Control Software
Page :E198
K.Y. Blanchard, J.A. Jefferson, L.A. Mermel
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·Improving Infection Control, Prevention, and Surveillance: Using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in a 370-Bed Acute Care Hospital
Page :E199
L.D. Doell
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·Use of Automated Orders Significantly Improves Compliance with Active Surveillance for MRSA
Page :E200
J.A. Jefferson, S.L. Parenteau, L.M. Soares, K.A. Davison, L.A. Mermel